If you have ever wondered how Just-In-Time Manufacturing theory works when put into practice, "Lessons to Be Learned Just in Time" is the book for you. Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing is hailed as the answer to American manufacturers' quest for excellence. But what is JIT? Where did it come from? Is it just another management acronym soon to be forgotten or can it help American manufacturers gain market share as the 21st century approaches? The answer to these questions can be found in this book. By tracing the evolution of JIT manufacturing from Henry Ford to the Japanese and relating how he applied JIT philosophies to a manufacturing plant in trouble, manufacturing expert Jim Cammarano demonstrates that JIT is for real. The stories of his real-world battles and successes and his common sense view of manufacturing and management will help you learn how your company can become a more productive, world-class manufacturer.
Book Reviews
"Today's industrial engineers (change engineers) work hard to implement JIT through a process as risk-free as possible. We employ sophisticated, analytical models to aid us in making decisions in regard to JIT. We create committees, task forces, and self directed teams to enhance productivity as well as quality. We buy 'How-To' books to help us hone our personal JIT skills. This publication is definitely a 'How-To' book that makes JIT a piece of cake." ---- Ray Baker Ardahji, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Hurd Lock Company
"This is a fine book...It's loaded with excellent facts, tables,.... the war stories are great. Overall, the book shows the hand of an experienced JIT practitioner who has been there and can tell about it well. Were it not for the overload of management books "out there," the book would probably find its way easily onto managers' book shelves" ---
Richard J. Schonberger, Author of World Class Manufacturing:The Next Decade
*THE BEST* book I've ever read on manufacturing This is a fantastic book! If you've ever wished you could talk with a wise stranger who's been where you need to go, and gotten there successfully, this book will be a God-send to you. This guy is specific and clear- not the usual bunch of near-useless theory, but practical experience you can put to use immediately. He walks you through his own experiences, and you're bound to see yourself in the pages, and even better- you'll learn how he successfully resolved the situation. This book will also give you the surprising history of JIT, the philosophy of true quality management, and the means to implement them. The chapter on Problem Solving is a mini-course in and of itself, and alone is worth the price of admission. To be the best, learn from a master. Jim Cammarano is a master. --- A reader review from Amazon.com 2/99
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