Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman

Broschiertes Buch

Kanban the Toyota Way

An Inventory Buffering System to Eliminate Inventory

Beschreibung

This book is a practical guide for lean practitioners, operations managers, industrial engineers, and supply chain professionals seeking to understand and apply the Toyota Kanban system. Whether you're dealing with production delays, excess inventory, or inconsistent workflows, this book shows you how to implement Kanban as a flexible, visual pull system to restore flow and improve efficiency. Kanban-meaning "sign" or "signboard" in Japanese-is a visual signaling method used in the Toyota Production System (TPS). In a pull-based manufacturing process, Kanban cards signal upstream processes to produce only what is needed, in the quantity needed, and only when it is needed. This prevents overproduction, limits inventory, and maintains flow. There are two core types of Kanban:Production Kanban, which instructs upstream processes on what to produce. Withdrawal Kanban, which tells downstream processes what to pick up or move. Although Toyota aims for zero inventory, real-world disruptions and process gaps require strategic buffering. Kanban provides a practical solution when clean, uninterrupted flow isn't possible-especially when processes are far apart or have mismatched cycle times. This book breaks down the logic, design, and practical use of the Kanban system, helping you identify waste, balance supply with demand, and drive continuous improvement across your operations.

Autor

Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education. With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments. His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier. Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS). His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: personal-lean.org
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 97g
• ISBN-13: 9798215276549
• Artikelnr.: 66277318