The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence

The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence

by Larry E. Fast
Released September 2015
Publisher(s): Productivity Press
ISBN: 9781498730921

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Book description

Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence, Second Edition outlines a comprehensive, proven process for delivering world-class performance while also creating the right culture through leadership, mentoring, and hourly employee involvement. While most books on continuous improvement focus on specific tools and methods, this book details a top-down strategy and proven process that Lean leaders can use to implement and sustain manufacturing excellence. It outlines a clear pathway to excellence via the 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence and provides a method for tracking progress.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover (1/2)
  2. Front Cover (2/2)
  3. Contents
  4. Supplementary Resources Disclaimer
  5. Foreword
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments (1/2)
  8. Acknowledgments (2/2)
  9. Author
  10. Chapter 1: Leading the Revolution—From the Top (1/4)
  11. Chapter 1: Leading the Revolution—From the Top (2/4)
  12. Chapter 1: Leading the Revolution—From the Top (3/4)
  13. Chapter 1: Leading the Revolution—From the Top (4/4)
  14. Chapter 2: The Manufacturing Excellence Strategy (1/4)
  15. Chapter 2: The Manufacturing Excellence Strategy (2/4)
  16. Chapter 2: The Manufacturing Excellence Strategy (3/4)
  17. Chapter 2: The Manufacturing Excellence Strategy (4/4)
  18. Chapter 3: Manufacturing Principle 1: Safety (1/2)
  19. Chapter 3: Manufacturing Principle 1: Safety (2/2)
  20. Chapter 4: Manufacturing Principle 2: Good Housekeeping and Organization (1/3)
  21. Chapter 4: Manufacturing Principle 2: Good Housekeeping and Organization (2/3)
  22. Chapter 4: Manufacturing Principle 2: Good Housekeeping and Organization (3/3)
  23. Chapter 5: Manufacturing Principle 3: Authorized Formal Systems (1/2)
  24. Chapter 5: Manufacturing Principle 3: Authorized Formal Systems (2/2)
  25. Chapter 6: Manufacturing Principle 4: Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (1/2)
  26. Chapter 6: Manufacturing Principle 4: Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (2/2)
  27. Chapter 7: Manufacturing Principle 5: Process Capability (1/3)
  28. Chapter 7: Manufacturing Principle 5: Process Capability (2/3)
  29. Chapter 7: Manufacturing Principle 5: Process Capability (3/3)
  30. Chapter 8: Manufacturing Principle 6: Product Quality (1/2)
  31. Chapter 8: Manufacturing Principle 6: Product Quality (2/2)
  32. Chapter 9: Manufacturing Principle 7: Delivery Performance (1/2)
  33. Chapter 9: Manufacturing Principle 7: Delivery Performance (2/2)
  34. Chapter 10: Manufacturing Principle 8: Visual Management (1/2)
  35. Chapter 10: Manufacturing Principle 8: Visual Management (2/2)
  36. Chapter 11: Manufacturing Principle 9: Continuous Improvement (1/2)
  37. Chapter 11: Manufacturing Principle 9: Continuous Improvement (2/2)
  38. Chapter 12: Manufacturing Principle 10: Communication (1/3)
  39. Chapter 12: Manufacturing Principle 10: Communication (2/3)
  40. Chapter 12: Manufacturing Principle 10: Communication (3/3)
  41. Chapter 13: Manufacturing Principle 11: Training (1/2)
  42. Chapter 13: Manufacturing Principle 11: Training (2/2)
  43. Chapter 14: Manufacturing Principle 12: Operator-Led Process Control (1/4)
  44. Chapter 14: Manufacturing Principle 12: Operator-Led Process Control (2/4)
  45. Chapter 14: Manufacturing Principle 12: Operator-Led Process Control (3/4)
  46. Chapter 14: Manufacturing Principle 12: Operator-Led Process Control (4/4)
  47. Chapter 15: Plant Manager’s Role (1/5)
  48. Chapter 15: Plant Manager’s Role (2/5)
  49. Chapter 15: Plant Manager’s Role (3/5)
  50. Chapter 15: Plant Manager’s Role (4/5)
  51. Chapter 15: Plant Manager’s Role (5/5)
  52. Chapter 16: Manufacturing Manager’s Role (1/3)
  53. Chapter 16: Manufacturing Manager’s Role (2/3)
  54. Chapter 16: Manufacturing Manager’s Role (3/3)
  55. Chapter 17: Materials Manager’s Role (1/3)
  56. Chapter 17: Materials Manager’s Role (2/3)
  57. Chapter 17: Materials Manager’s Role (3/3)
  58. Chapter 18: Process Engineering Manager’s Role (1/2)
  59. Chapter 18: Process Engineering Manager’s Role (2/2)
  60. Chapter 19: Maintenance Manager’s Role (1/2)
  61. Chapter 19: Maintenance Manager’s Role (2/2)
  62. Chapter 20: Quality Manager’s Role (1/2)
  63. Chapter 20: Quality Manager’s Role (2/2)
  64. Chapter 21: Human Resources Manager’s Role (1/2)
  65. Chapter 21: Human Resources Manager’s Role (2/2)
  66. Chapter 22: The Finance Manager/Plant Controller’s Role (1/2)
  67. Chapter 22: The Finance Manager/Plant Controller’s Role (2/2)
  68. Chapter 23: Sustaining Manufacturing Excellence (1/3)
  69. Chapter 23: Sustaining Manufacturing Excellence (2/3)
  70. Chapter 23: Sustaining Manufacturing Excellence (3/3)
  71. Appendix A: The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence
  72. Appendix B: Manufacturing Excellence Audit
  73. Appendix C: Manufacturing Excellence Reading List, 1986–2010
  74. Appendix D: Formulas for Selected Metrics
  75. Appendix E: Example of a Communications Plan Calendar 20XX
  76. Appendix F: Example of a Training Plan
  77. Appendix G: Project Prioritization Form
  78. Back Cover

Product information

  • Title: The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence
  • Author(s): Larry E. Fast
  • Release date: September 2015
  • Publisher(s): Productivity Press
  • ISBN: 9781498730921