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Soliman, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed

 
9789403919799: Kanban the Toyota Way: An Inventory Buffering System to Eliminate Inventory
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ISBN 10 : 9403919795 ISBN 13 : 9789403919799
Editeur : Bookmundo, 2026

Synopsis

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.

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo (AUC), executive advisor, and author of more than 150 books and scientific publications on Lean management, the Toyota Production System, quality systems, operational excellence, automotive engineering, and modern publishing systems. He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society and brings nearly two decades of academic, industrial, and consulting experience across manufacturing, public services, education, and infrastructure sectors. His work bridges engineering, policy, and leadership, helping organizations design systems that flow intelligently and improve continuously. Dr. Soliman has trained professionals throughout the Middle East and has worked with organizations including Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He is the founder of Personal Lean Publications and continues to write on Lean transformation, industrial systems, automotive technologies, and the evolving global publishing ecosystem.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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.

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.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Bookmundo
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9403919795
ISBN 13 
9789403919799
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
81
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