KANBAN BOOK- NEW

If you are challenged with designing and implementing a Kanban system or rectifying issues with your current Kanban system this book is for you!

The distinction in design from one Kanban system to another cannot be overstated and is literally dependent upon the unique characteristics of each manufacturing or distribution entity. Just as there are no two manufacturing sites or distribution entities the same so it is with the Kanban system. This book covers twenty-five design points that make up the Kanban system and reflects the choices of Kanban techniques that are selected based upon the specific needs of the business.

The net result is a Kanban system design that is tailored to meet the needs of the specific environment it is intended to serve. Equally as important, it covers the required steps of how to successfully implement the Kanban system and can also be used as a guide in rectifying issues with the current Kanban system. The author of this book, Raymond S. Louis, is the President of Replenishment Technology Group, Inc. and has also authored Kanban for American Industry and How to Integrate Kanban with MRPII, publisher Productivity Press.

“Exceptionally comprehensive and detailed, this book provides a powerful tool for practitioners and those who seek to implement kanban. The approach in this book is unique in that it does not force the practitioner to change their environment, but it provides detailed action plans for implementation in multiple environments. This book contains checklists and detailed action plans to tailor kanban implementation to the specific environment of the organization.”

Henry M. Lee
Manager, Operations
Gulf States Toyota

“This is the first kanban book I have read which clearly understands that there is a significant difference between environments. This book covers various environments and the kanban technique selection process. Equally as impressive is the detail on how to implement kanban. This book, in my opinion, from beginning to end is highly innovative, insightful, and clearly written by an author who has years of implementation experience. Well Done!!”

Terry O’Neill
Vice President of Operations
CMS Products

“Raymond Louis’ book “Custom Kanban, Designing the System to Meet the Needs of Your Environment” goes beyond just explaining the obvious benefits of Kanban. It delves into the actual design of the Kanban system, not treating it as a one size fits all tool. The different options presented allow a real working system to be designed around each individual manufacturing environment.”

Gregory J. Cousins
Lean Champion
Emerson Network Power

“Custom Kanban is an essential book for those in charge of implementing Kanban at their company for the 1st time or Nth time. Raymond Louis does an exceptional job of dispelling the myths about Kanban and giving guidelines to shape Kanban to fit any company’s needs. I found the methodical approach to designing a useful Kanban system both instructive and easy to apply.”

Donald Montrose
Production Manager
Catalytic Solutions, Inc.

“Custom Kanban captures the opportunities and implementation challenges in the process of transforming to a Lean Supply Chain. It effectively illustrates the concepts and fundamentals necessary to design systems for the desired Supply Chain environment”.

Mark H. Kohler
V.P. Manufacturing
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