New Standardization Keystone of Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing

The point of standardization is to share information about the best ways to do things so that they will be done that way consistently. Unlike traditional standardization methods, Nakamura's is a dynamic participative approach that relies on the knowledge of the people who use the standards. His book examines various types of standards appropriate to the workplace, how to make them visual for workers and managers, and how to ultimately build them into your machinery and equipment. Integrating standardization is the best way to sustain your improvement efforts. Without it, all your efforts will be temporary or incomplete. (Also available in Spanish - call for details)