Lean Management Solutions for Contemporary Manufacturing Operations: Applications in the automotive industry covers recent techniques aimed at improving manufacturing activities in automotive factories in the time of the fourth industrial revolution. The book informs the reader about some improvements in hard skills (such as technical concepts, new tools, processes, and applied designs), as well as soft skills (strategic planning and the psychology of motivating human resources in manufacturing setups). The book also presents insight for managers who are working with a niche of employees with disabilities with respect to the automotive industry.
Topics in the book include:
- Application of Graph Theory in Workplace Design
- Applied Design
- Disability and the 4th Industrial Revolution
- People Development, Motivation & Results
- Low Cost Logistics Solutions
- Agile Methodologies in Manufacturing Projects
This book is a concise, informative reference which updates the reader on recent strategies to maximize productivity in the auto manufacturing sector.
About the Editor:
Gonzalo Taboada is a mechanical engineer born and based in Argentina. During the last two decades, he has served in various professional positions in the private sector of the industry, "Resident Engineering Coordinator of IVECO Argentina S.A., Central Quality Coordinator of IVECO LATAM, Production Supervisor of CNH Industrial Argentina" among others. He has also developed activities as Co-Pillar Leader in World Class Manufacturing, in Autonomous Activities and Quality.
He obtained his BA in 2010 through the Executive MBA Program at Universidad de San Andrés.
Gonzalo has published articles in journals and books on topics ranging from applied statistics to mathematics. His recent articles are available in "SAE International". He is also the owner of Taboada & Asoc. an engineering, consulting and new product development firm in Cordoba, Argentina.
Gonzalo's current mission is to develop content for the current needs of the industry and its users. The philosophy behind all his activities is the same: "everyone, regardless of their background, should be able to benefit from the preceding experiences and knowledge."
Keywords: Assembly, Bridges, CILR, Diagram, Eulerian Cycle, Activities, Aftermarket, Banjo, Industry 4.0, Tools, WIP.
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