It's about time : the competitive advantage of quick response manufacturing /

"A Productivity Press book."Includes index.Contents of accompanying CD-ROM: Appendix A : Tips for calculating manufacturing critical-path time (MCT) and creating MCT maps ; Appendix B : Practical examples of focused target market segment (FTMS) selection ; Appendix C : Examples of how to think outside the box when creating quick response manufacturing (QRM) cells ; Appendix D : Simple system dynamics calculations for quick insights ; Appendix E : Implementing POLCA: the material control system for low-volume and custom products.The power of time -- Organizational structure for quick response : QRM cells, teamwork, and ownership -- Understanding and exploiting system dynamics principles -- A unified strategy for the whole enterprise -- A road map for QRM implementation