How to Fix a Factory
A practical approach to clarify and resolve underlying challenges in your factory
by:
Rob Tracy
Summary:
The book provides a systematic approach for diagnosing and addressing the root causes of problems in manufacturing operations, emphasizing the importance of clarity in understanding issues and implementing practical solutions. It offers tools and strategies for improving factory performance, productivity, and profitability by focusing on process optimization and effective management practices.
Key points:
1. Root Cause Analysis: Focus on finding the true source of factory issues using methods like the "5 Whys" instead of quick, superficial fixes.
Books similar to "How to Fix a Factory":
Lean Production Simplified
Pascal Dennis
World Class Manufacturing
Richard J. Schonberger
How to Implement Lean Manufacturing 2E (PB)
Lonnie Wilson
Problem Solving 101
Ken Watanabe
Toyota Production System
Taiichi Ohno
Office Lean
Ken Eakin
2 Second Lean
Paul A. Akers
Lean Six Sigma
Michael L. George
2 Second Lean
Paul A. Akers
2 Second Lean
Paul A. Akers