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Implementing Business Improvement Techniques

Implementing Business Improvement Techniques is the latest book by Chris McKellen Based on his experience in manufacturing and applying the philosophies of 'lean thinking' in businesses in general, this book is the 'how to' book. Aimed at all levels within the business, this book is equally suitable for managing directors through to those studying for the NVQ in Business Improvement Techniques - Process Pathway Level 2.

As well as a comprehensive Glossary of Terms the book contains several real examples illustrating the application of business improvement techniques.

What is Lean Thinking?
How Do You Know You are the Best?
Changing the Culture
Identifying Opportunities
Developing People
Improving the Business
Running the Business Smoothly
Improving Performance and Design
Monitoring Quality
Tools to help Solve Problems
Measuring Improvements
Other Techniques

Case Studies

Numbers
Addressing Productivity in a Cell
Implementing Value Stream Mapping
Implementing 5S and Visual Management
Implementing Set Up Reduction
Implementing Kanbans
Implementing Workplace Improvements

Appendices

             References - further reading
             Charts available for downloading
             Cross Reference Chart - NVQ
             Glossary of Terms