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Card-Based Control Systems for a Lean Work Design: The Fundamentals of Kanban, ConWIP, POLCA and COBACABANA
CardBased Control Systems for a Lean Work Design The Fundamentals of Kanban ConWIP POLCA and COBACABANA Author:Matthias Thurer, Mark Stevenson, Charles Protzman In the past, many shops have simplified their production control by using simple card-based control systems such as Kanban and Constant Work-in-Process. These systems provide a simple, visual approach to controlling production on the shop floor. However, many shops struggle with failed implementations or below expected results which can be attri... more »buted to missing fit between the actual control problem and the solution applied. This book starts with the problem then recommends the appropriate solution. The book discusses traditional card-based control systems and is the first to discuss COBACABANA (Control of Balance by Card Based Navigation), a system developed for high-variety shops.« less