Book Reviews : Continuous Flow Manufacturing: Quality in Design and Processes, Authored by Pierre C. Guerindon; Published by Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY ©1995 296 pages ISBN 0-8247-9655-1
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Book ReviewsContinuous Flow Manufacturing: Quality in Design and Processes, Authored by Pierre C. Guerindon; Published by Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY ©1995 296 pages ISBN 0-8247-9655-1 SAGE Publications, Inc.1996DOI: 10.1177/1063293X9600400112 Biren Prasad EDS/General Motors This book was written to inform and educate readers about continuous flow manufacturing, a concept being applied by leading companies around the world. In presents a discussion of the topic including: o business initiatives that compete with and complement a continuous flow strategy ~ the principles upon which a continuous flow factory is based ~ the operating rules that create an environment in which a continuous flow factory will flourish ~ actions to be taken in preparation for modernization ~ technology and systems required to automate and integrate a continuous flow factory ~ processes for justifying the capital investment, approving modernization proposals, and monitoring implementation ~ a methodology for modernizing an existing facility into a continuous flow factory Although this book reflects many of Caterpillar's experiences, it is not a case study. It is a review of the principles of continuous flow manufacturing and the management strategies that drive these principles.