{"product_id":"visual-controls-chris-a-ortiz-9781439820902","title":"Visual Controls: Applying Visual Management to the Factory","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn effective visual communication system can help manufacturing employees eliminate significant waste from daily tasks. From work-zone color coding to posted metrics, visual controls clarify and simplify the path to enhanced processes and profits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaving little to chance, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVisual Controls: Applying Visual Management to the Factory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a detailed explanation of how to apply the Lean principles of 5S to convert your factory to a fully functioning Visual Workplace. It covers the range of methods that collectively compose an effective visual management system and clearly explains management's role in creating a Lean strategy to accomplish the transformation. This book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders visual Kanban, material replenishment, and the implementation of a visual maintenance department\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails management's role in implementing and sustaining a visual factory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the range of visual tools--including tool boards, shadow boards, metrics communication boards, and tool check cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom plant layout and department setup to visual tools and parts, this book facilitates the comprehensive understanding required to initiate positive change through visual communication. The authors supply authoritative insight on how to hasten the required cultural changes, as well as step-by-step instruction for creating visual shadow boards. They also highlight time-tested methods for measuring progress and performance with improved accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris A. Ortiz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439820902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439820902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Productivity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/22\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Chris A. Ortiz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447882330367,"sku":"9781439820902","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e4ae283a-52c8-4ad3-a3e9-006ae893c180.jpg?v=1777235445","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/visual-controls-chris-a-ortiz-9781439820902","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}