The Basics of Self-Balancing Processes

True Lean Continuous Flow

Gordon Ghirann

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Productivity Press
13 February 2012

Business & management; Production & quality control management; Manufacturing industries; Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies; Other manufacturing technologies; Production engineering

Since Henry Ford sent the first chassis down the assembly line, line balancing issues have proven hard to eradicate. Often time the achievement of takt is an illusion. Relying on a number of successful case studies of improvements initiated by the author, this book demonstrates ways to recognize weak links and continually solve them. It offers rules, tools (including simulation software), and guidelines to eliminate problems before they start or at the root.

By: Gordon Ghirann
Imprint: Productivity Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 194g
ISBN: 9781439819654
ISBN 10: 1439819653
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 13 February 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Conventional Continuous Flow. Shortcomings. Self-Balancing. Back-Bench Operations. Debugging. Parts and Tool Presentation. Software.

Gordon Ghirann received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He began developing the self-balancing methodology in 1998, working at and with several companies, products lines, and processes around the world, sharing, consulting, and teaching along the way. Gordon has been a regularly featured presenter of Workshops at the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) conference. He currently resides in California. Visit www.self-balancing.com for more information.

Reviews for The Basics of Self-Balancing Processes: True Lean Continuous Flow

Instead of explaining merely the typical approach that seeks to balance the work and operates strictly according to takt time, Gordon's method takes advantage of the 'human element' and releases the full potential of the employees. ! Self-Balancing surfaces barriers to flow and provides a framework for the supporting management support system. !Until now, there was no source for this powerful concept outside of some limited research on the web. Gordon, however, has probably experimented more with Self-Balancing than anyone else, so I'm very excited that he has finally brought this powerful concept to you. --Kirk Paluska, Lean Transformations Group