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Video on lean technique available from Improvement Tools.com (1-Oct-2008)
The video, Incorporating Lean: From the Factory to Front Office, available from Improvement Tools.com, shows how a well known organisation in particle separation equipment, SWECO, applied lean plant wide, from the office to the loading dock.
Improvement Tools.com introduce book on Lean techniques (30-Sep-2008)
The book, Creating the Ultimate Lean Office: A Zero-Waste Environment with Process Automation, available from Improvement Tools.com, applies Lean techniques in the office, which begin with a new definition of waste, backed by a set of techniques designed to eliminate waste and streamline nonvalue-adding activities.
Technical description and performance improvement book from Improvement Tools (29-Sep-2008)
The book, Becoming Lean, available from Improvement Tools.com, provides technical descriptions of successful solutions and performance improvements.
Book on Lean implementation and culture available from Improvement Tools.com (26-Sep-2008)
The book, ‘Creating a Lean Culture’, available from Improvement Tools.com, has won the 2006 SHINGO prize for excellence in Manufacturing Research.
Improvement Tools.com offer Lean workbook for shops and manufacturers (24-Sep-2008)
Improvement Tools.com have introduced a Lean workbook named ‘BackStreet Lean’ for shops and manufacturers. Through the application of Lean in the job shops, a group of plants decided to share their practices in the Running Lean series of workbooks.
5S Factory Makeover DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (21-Aug-2008)
Five S stands for Sort out, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain. Starting with an explanation of why a company should keep its manufacturing areas in order, this DVD program, available from Improvement Tools.com, shows an actual Five S training event at two different manufacturing companies.
Breakthrough Kaizen Events DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (20-Aug-2008)
Breakthrough Kaizen Events DVD is available from Improvement Tools.com. With Breakthrough Kaizen Events, the viewer will experience an actual kaizen event at the Lantech Corporation.
Building a Lean Culture DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (19-Aug-2008)
Improvement Tools.com brings the viewer the insides of HID Global's North Haven, Connecticut plant, where they began a transformation. How this facility became the company's test pilot for cultural change centred on the concepts of lean manufacturing can be seen.
Engineering a Lean Supply Chain DVD from Improvement Tools.com (18-Aug-2008)
Engineering a Lean Supply Chain DVD, available from Improvement Tools.com, is an introductory program, which explores the business practice of supply chain collaboration and explains how companies are leaning their supply chain.
Quick Changeover for Operators: The SMED System book from Improvement Tools.com (15-Aug-2008)
Quick Changeover for Operators: The SMED System, a book by Shigeo Shingo, is available from Improvement Tools.com. The knowledge contained in this book can make workplace more productive and the job simpler.
Pull Production for the Shopfloor book from Improvement Tools.com (14-Aug-2008)
Pull Production for the Shopfloor, a book by the Productivity Press Development Team, is available from Improvement Tools.com. In a pull production system, the final process pulls needed parts from the previous process, which pulls from the process before it, and so on, as determined by customer demand.
OEE for Operators: Overall Equipment Effectiveness book from Improvement Tools.com (13-Aug-2008)
OEE for Operators: Overall Equipment Effectiveness, a book by the Productivity Development Team, is available from Improvement Tools.com. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a crucial measure in TPM that tells how well an equipment is running.
Mistake-Proofing for Operators: The ZQC System book from Improvement Tools.com (12-Aug-2008)
Mistake-Proofing for Operators: The ZQC System, a book by the Productivity Press Development Team, is available from Improvement Tools.com. The Zero Quality Control System (ZQC) is a mistake-proofing approach that prevents defects by monitoring processing conditions at the source and correcting errors that cause defects.
Kanban for the Shopfloor book from Improvement Tools.com (11-Aug-2008)
Kanban for the Shopfloor, a book by the Productivity Press Development Team, is available from Improvement Tools.com. Kanban is the name given to the inventory control card used in a pull system. The primary benefit of kanban is to reduce overproduction.
Kaizen for the Shopfloor book from Improvement Tools.com (8-Aug-2008)
Kaizen for the Shopfloor, a book by the Productivity Press Development, Team is available from Improvement Tools.com. The philosophy of Kaizen, which means continuous improvement, is the starting place for all lean production improvements. Kaizen events are opportunities to make focused changes in the workplace.
Just-in-Time for Operators book from Improvement Tools.com (7-Aug-2008)
The Just-in-Time for Operators book by Productivity Development Team is available from Improvement Tools.com. The Just-in-Time for Operators book is a concise and practical guide to introduce equipment operators, assembly workers, and other frontline employees to the basic concepts, techniques and benefits of JIT practices.
Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor book from Improvement Tools.com (6-Aug-2008)
Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor by the Productivity Press Development Team is available from Improvement Tools.com. Like all Shopfloor Series books, Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor presents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language.
5S Red Tags available from Improvement Tools.com (4-Aug-2008)
5S Red Tags are used to keep the process of change going throughout the 5S workshop while remaining organised in the process. 5S Red Tags, available from Improvement Tools.com, are used for visual management of a workspace, clearly marking items that need to be moved creating workplace organisation.
Cellular Manufacturing: One-Piece Flow for Workteams book from Improvement Tools.com (1-Aug-2008)
Cellular Manufacturing: One-Piece Flow for Workteams, available from Improvement Tools.com, introduces production teams to basic cellular manufacturing and teamwork concepts and orients them for participating in the design of a new production cell.
5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace book from Improvement Tools.com (30-Jul-2008)
5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace, a book written by Hiroyuki Hirano, is available from Improvement Tools.com. The five pillars of the visual workplace are sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain, which are fundamental and often, overlooked aspects in continuous improvement initiatives.
The Six Sigma Memory Jogger II pocket guide from Improvement Tools.com (29-Jul-2008)
Improvement Tools.com now offers The Six Sigma Memory Jogger II, written by Michael Brassard. The Six Sigma Memory Jogger II is a new pocket guide which could open up team members' minds to the power of Six Sigma, increase company's profitability, strengthen market position and make the company a happier, more successful place to work.
The Lean Company- Making the Right Choices book available from Improvement Tools (28-Jul-2008)
Improvement Tools, also known as Improvement Tools.com, offers The Lean Company- Making the Right Choices book, written by James A. Jordon.
Tool box sized 28th edition of Machinery's handbook from Improvement Tools.com (26-May-2008)
The tool box sized 28th edition of Machinery's handbook brings together volumes of knowledge, information and data gathered, revised and improved upon from experts throughout the mechanical industries.
28th edition guide of Machinery's handbook from Improvement Tools.com (23-May-2008)
Completely updated and revised to reflect the changes and additions made to Machinery's Handbook, the 28th edition guide will enable users to maximise its practical value.
Machinery's handbook 28th edition CD-ROM from Improvement Tools.com (22-May-2008)
Machinery's Handbook 28th edition CD-ROM provides for interactive math. With a simple Internet connection the cutting speeds, dimensions of bevels, moments of inertia, the measurement of various screw threads, the centre of gravity for any shape, hardness of material, volumes, taper angles, matrices and more can be instantly calculated.
Machinery's Handbook available from Improvement Tools.com (21-May-2008)
The 28th edition and large print version of Machinery's Handbook provides mechanical and manufacturing engineers, designers, draftsmen, toolmakers and machinists with a broad range of material, from the basic to the more advanced.
Story of a Lean Journey book available from Improvement Tools.com (20-May-2008)
Story of a Lean Journey is the story of one company’s journey into the world of lean.
Advanced Robotic Welding DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (19-May-2008)
Advanced Robotic Welding DVD programme uncovers the innovations that are expanding the process beyond robotic resistance spot welding and arc welding.
What Lean Means DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (16-May-2008)
What Lean Means is part of SME's Manufacturing Insights Video Series (MI) and has been produced in cooperation with the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME).
Value Stream Mapping DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (15-May-2008)
Part of the Manufacturing Insights Video series, Value Stream Mapping DVD programme will take the viewer inside Jotul North America, in Gorham, Maine, to witness the process and outcomes of a two-day training event led by Pat Wardwell, Senior Continuous Improvement Manager for the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership.
Minimum Quantity Lubrication DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (14-May-2008)
Part of the Manufacturing Insights Video Series, Minimum Quantity Lubrication DVD programme surveys four different manufacturers.
Medical Applications of Rapid Prototyping DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (13-May-2008)
Medical Applications of Rapid Prototyping DVD programme takes you inside Biomet Ind in Warsaw, Ind., where they demonstrate how CT and MRI scans are converted into rapid prototyping models for the purpose of creating custom implants specifically matched to the patients' own anatomical data.
Progressive Die Design DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (12-May-2008)
Progressive Die Design DVD explores the design variables used in part/strip development that contribute to part quality, progressive die tool maintenance, tool life, and tool cost.
Cutting Tool Design DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (9-May-2008)
Cutting Tool Design DVD is available from Improvement Tools.com.
Rapid Manufacturing DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (8-May-2008)
Rapid Manufacturing DVD features a number of fresh perspectives and views on the practical applications and the future of direct digital manufacturing.
Tool Materials DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (7-May-2008)
Tool Materials DVD is a comprehensive programme, which provides an examination of the three principal tool material groups - ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, and non-metallic materials.
High Speed Machining DVD available from Improvement Tools.com (6-May-2008)
High Speed Machining DVD was produced in large part due to the technological advances that encompass high speed machining centres, tooling, programming and software.
Incorporating Lean: From the Factory to Front Office DVD from Improvement Tools.com (5-May-2008)
Sweco applied lean plant wide, from the office to the loading dock. Part of the Shingo-Prize-winning Manufacturing Insights series, Incorporating Lean: From the Factory to Front Office DVD will show how applying lean techniques such as kanban, visual boards, 5S and pre-staged kits helped Sweco increase profits.
Roll forming DVD from Improvement Tools.com (2-May-2008)
Roll forming is a high-volume production process used to produce a variety of formable cross-sections.
E-Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management book from Improvement Tools.com (31-Mar-2008)
The book, E-Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, explores various standards, concepts and techniques used over the years to model systems and hierarchies in order to understand where they fit into the organisation and supply chain.
The Simply Lean Pocket Guide now available from Improvement Tools (10-Mar-2008)
The Simply Lean Pocket Guide is the integration of Lean and the PDCA methodology.
Third edition of Sales and Operational Planning available from Improvement Tools.com (28-Feb-2008)
The new revised edition of the book Sales and Operational Planning is now available from Improvement Tools.com.
The Lean Healthcare Training Set available from Improvement Tools (20-Feb-2008)
The Lean Healthcare Training Set by Debra Hadfield, RN MSN, Shelagh Holmes, RN, and Don Tapping is a comprehensive package to allow a facility to standardise their Lean or Six Sigma training.
Book on lean healthcare available from Improvement Tools (19-Feb-2008)
Lean Healthcare: 5 Keys to Improving the Healthcare Environment is available from Improvement Tools.
The Lean for Financial Services Participant Guide from Improvement Tools (18-Feb-2008)
The Lean for Financial Services Participant Guide by David M. Tapping is available from Improvement Tools.
Improvement Tools conducts Lean Practitioner Certification Workshops (18-Feb-2008)
Improvement Tools, a Brisbane-based lean manufacturing training company, conducted a series of Lean Practitioner Certification Workshops in association with Mississippi State University, USA, throughout Australasia in February, 2007.
The Lean for Financial Services Training Set available from Improvement Tools (15-Feb-2008)
The Lean for Financial Services Training Set by David M. Tapping is a 21st century solution to conveying the methodology of teaching lean practices in the financial services industry.
DVD on office lean available from Improvement Tools (14-Feb-2008)
Office Lean - It Can Be Done! DVD is a 10 minute virtual tour of Eaton- Aerospace Division’s Customer Service organisation.
Improve Group welcomes new competitive manufacturing clients (16-Apr-2007)
The Improve Group welcomes clients from the following sectors to its competitive manufacturing programs in 2007:
Competitive manufacturing programs from Improve (13-Apr-2007)
New units of competency have been added to the existing certificate IV and diploma in competitive manufacturing training program, providing an even greater opportunity to tailor programs to suit a particular business needs.
Improve Group expands in New Zealand (12-Apr-2007)
Improve provides competitive Manufacturing services to the New Zealand Manufacturing Sector.
Improvement Tools introduces Improve Group (11-Apr-2007)
The Improvement Tools team has completely reviewed its business model to provide an improved delivery capability in the Australasian market.
Building a Lean Culture DVD’s now available from Improvement tools (2-Apr-2007)
Ideal for use in training programs this DVD can be used by in-house trainers, technical colleges, TAFE’s and universities as part of their Competitive Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing programs.
Range of books available from Improvement Tools (2-Apr-2007)
Recognised as an industry leader in the provision of manufacturing improvement tools, training programs and assistance programs, Improvement Tools offers an extensive range of books, DVD’s and other improvement tools.
New book on Value stream and process mapping from Improvement Tools (2-Apr-2007)
Strategos guide to value stream and process mapping has helpful tips on facilitating group VSM exercises and helps put VSM in the greater Lean context.
Improvement Tools to conduct Lean Software Development workshops across Australasia (16-Nov-2006)
Improvement Tools, a Brisbane based Lean Manufacturing training company is conducting a series of Lean Software Development workshops throughout Australasia in February and March, 2007.
Competitive Manufacturing certification programme from Improvement Tools (26-Sep-2006)
Improvement Tools provides Competitive Manufacturing training and implementation programs throughout Australia and New Zealand. These programmes can be used to reduce the cost of training and implementation, while also providing participants with a nationally recognised Certificate or Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing.
Improvement Tools introduces Competitive Manufacturing Training package (25-Sep-2006)
The introduction of the Competitive Manufacturing Training package by Improvement Tools has enabled companies to reduce the cost of implementation for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs in Australia and New Zealand.
Improvement Tools targets 5S system (1-Sep-2006)
Improvement Tools focuses on 5S, which is a system for managing safety, productivity and quality in the workplace.
Safety programs for the food and beverage industry (14-Jul-2006)
5S is a system for managing safety, productivity and quality in the workplace. It can be applied in the food and beverage industry and provides significant benefits that can be measured in real dollars and employee morale. Programs are available for the Food and Beverage processing and associated industries.
Employee training programs (10-Jul-2006)
5S is a system for managing safety, productivity and quality in the workplace. It can be applied in any industry and provides benefits measurable in dollars and employee morale. Programs are available for the Manufacturing, Mining, Timber, Maintenance, Food and Beverage industries, and Office applications
System managing safety, productivity and quality (29-Jun-2006)
5S is a system for managing safety, productivity and quality in the workplace. It can be applied in mining and mineral processing industry and provides significant benefits that can be measured in real dollars and employee morale. Programs are available for the Mining, Processing, Maintenance, and Office Support functions.
Lean Office resources now available (12-May-2006)
IMPROVEMENT Tools.com has released a range of "Lean Office" resources including guidebooks, training and implementation kits. These resources are ideal for office managers, change agents, six sigma blackbelts, and business improvement managers in the administration and financial services.
Lean Job Shop resources now available (11-May-2006)
LEAN Job Shop resources are now available in Australia and New Zealand. Improvement Tools.com has released a range of "Lean Jobshop" resources for fabrication, repair, maintenance and other workshop activities.
Sales and operations planning programs (24-Mar-2006)
Too much stock and inventory? Excessive warehousing costs? Not enough inventory? Too much overtime, but not enough sales? Can't meet your customer orders? Lead times too long? Sales and operations working as separate entitiies? Seasonal peaks ? You need a Sales and Operational Planning process.
Lean manufacturing training customisation (23-Mar-2006)
NOT happy with off the shelf products? Dissatisfied with the company’s training provider? Looking for new ideas? Improvement Tools training programs are innovative, high energy, results orientated and people friendly.
Sales and operations planning books and CDs (22-Mar-2006)
IMPROVEMENT Tools.com has added a range of sales and operations planning books and reference CD's to its webstore. The books, written by Tom Wallace, a leader in the development of Sales and Operations Planning techniques and methods, are recognised as being the bible for implementing this process in any business.
Total Productive Maintenance product range (27-Jan-2006)
IMPROVEMENT Tools has released a range of products related to Total Productive Maintenance, often referred to as TPM. TPM is recognised as one of the leading methods for improving equipment and asset performance in manufacturing, processing, refining, and equipment handling applications.
Reduce machine idle time with changeover solution package (12-Dec-2005)
THE SMED Quick Changeover Solution Package, available from Improvement Tools, provides all the materials and instruction necessary for companies to conduct their own five-day training program that will lead to the successful implementation of SMED.
Managing continuous improvement activities (1-Dec-2005)
IMPROVEMENT Tools.com has released a software package for managing continuous improvement activities. Suitable for Lean, Six Sigma and many other improvement initiatives this software package was developed by Enna, a Canadian company specialising in providing continuous improvement tools.
Boost Lean implementation with RTR 5S (29-Nov-2005)
IMPROVEMENT Tools has just released a software package for managing Lean Manufacturing 5S implementations. This product complements the other ‘Lean’ improvement tools available. The RTR software tracks and manages 5S red tags initiatives.
Improving packaging line changeover times (17-Oct-2005)
EQUIPMENT changeover times are important for many industries including the packaging industry. Time taken to changeover between product runs impacts on the chargeable time for any machine. While many companies have tried to reduce changeover times, many have never really known how to do it, according to Improvement Tools.com.
Lean manufacturing DVDs and books (10-Oct-2005)
THE Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has appointed Improvement Tools.com as a distributor for its range of DVDs and books in Australia and New Zealand. Since it was formed in 1932, SME has worked to make engineers, companies, educators and others successful in their quest to advance the manufacturing industries.
Product development software package (12-Sep-2005)
PD-TRAK, a US based company, has announced the appointment of Improvement Tools.com as the Australasian distributor for PD-Trak software. This software package is designed to manage multiple product development projects and product portfolio management. Initially developed from work with Hewlett Packard, this program significantly reduces product development times.
Lean manufacturing software and hardware (8-Sep-2005)
DESCRIBED as the first really affordable lean manufacturing software product for collecting and reporting real-time manufacturing data, OEE IMPACT Connect provides a real-time OEE logging and analysis capability. The most advanced feature-rich software and hardware solutions is now available in Australia and New Zealand at a minimal cost from Improvement Tools.com.
5S do-it-yourself kits now available in Aust and NZ (1-Sep-2005)
ENNA’S range of do-it-yourself Lean Manufacturing Solution Kits are now available in Australia and New Zealand from Improvement Tools.com. These include complete implementation kits for 5S in the factory and in the office, quick changeovers and an introduction to Lean.
OEE software now available in Aust/NZ (24-Aug-2005)
GEMBA Solutions, a UK based company, has appointed Improvement Tools.com as the Australasian distributor for OEE Impact, OEE Impact Connect and the soon to be launched LEAN Impact software products. OEE Impact was first released in 2004 and is used to monitor and improve equipment performance using the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) methodology.
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