Conference

JobShopLean 2011

Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

6-8 September

Web Pages

Job Shop Lean

Group Technology

Implementing Lean

Cellular Manufacturing

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The Newsletter of Lean Manufacturing Strategy

15 August 2011                www.strategosinc.com

Migrating TPS to The Job Shop

When implementing Lean in a job shop, The fundamental issue is workflow and few job shops do it effectively. It seems impossible to rationalize and smooth workflow when no two jobs are the same, skills are specialized and demand is highly variable. However, we can address this problem with techniques from Group Technology. There are other differences between job shops and high volume manufacturers in the areas of:

Our web page on Job Shop Lean has more detail. Along with our Implementation pages it can guide planning and help assure effective application of basic lean principles to your specific operations.

Please join me at the JobShop Lean 2011 Conference in September. Many of you would find it a worthwhile experience.  This conference has been organized by a colleague and old friend, Shahrukh Irani. I will be presenting along with other practitioners and consultants.

Best Regards,

Quarterman Lee