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Lean Compendium

Introduction to Modern Manufacturing Theory

  • Explains lean by a new systemic lean model

  • Explains theory with theorems, corollaries and lemmas

  • Complements existing, rather discursive literature about lean

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 1-5
  3. Modeling of Production Systems

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 7-20
  4. Reducing Process Lead Time

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 41-80
  5. Increasing Cell Utilization

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 81-101
  6. Linking Manufacturing Cells

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 103-117
  7. Triggering Production

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 119-131
  8. Implementing Lean

    • Bruno G. Rüttimann
    Pages 133-144
  9. Back Matter

    Pages 145-149

About this book

The book covers basic manufacturing theory and develops a Cartesian approach to explaining lean. It provides a structured fundament how a lean manufacturing system works. Students get a consistent approach, explaining lean by increased complexity (mono-product, multi-product, complex manufacturing systems) with theorems, corollaries, and lemmas. Instructors get explanations for lean based on a systemic model, helping to transmit a clear view about the theory of lean.

Authors and Affiliations

  • D-MAVT - IWF, inspire AG/ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

    Bruno G. Rüttimann

About the author

Bruno Ruettiman is Dr.-Ing. (Politecnico di Milano), MBA (Bocconi University, Milan). He has 20 years of experience at the international industry (Alusuisse, Alcan, Rio Tinto). Since 2010 he is freelance consultant as well as consultant/instructor at inspire AG and lecturer at ETH Zurich.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Lean Compendium

  • Book Subtitle: Introduction to Modern Manufacturing Theory

  • Authors: Bruno G. Rüttimann

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58601-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-58600-7Published: 10 July 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-58601-4Published: 29 June 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 149

  • Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 57 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing, Production

Buy it now

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eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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