The principles of lean manufacturing - increasing efficiency,reducing waste, lowering costs and improving control - may beapplied to any industry. However, the food industry is unique, andcreates unique demands. The political, social and economicimportance of food is unrivalled by any other form of produce, asis the scrutiny to which the manufacture of food is subjected. Forthe food industry, lean manufacturing is not simply a cost-savingstrategy, but is directly linked to issues of sustainability, theenvironment, ethics and public accountability.
Handbook of Lean Manufacturing in the Food Industry is amajor new source of information and ideas for those working in foodmanufacturing. Offering a fresh and modern perspective on bestpractice, it points the way to fewer breakdowns, reduced qualityfaults, improved teamwork and increased profits. With a focus onoperations management and new process development, the book isaccessible and easy to read, and is complemented by a wealth ofpractical examples drawn from industry. The author'sconversational style and questioning approach will be invaluable tofood manufacturers who are seeking solutions to fundamentalissues.
The book is directed at those who are working in foodmanufacturing or the wider food industry, particularly factoryoperations managers and training teams who are looking forresources to help with lean manufacturing implementations. Othersin the supply chain, from producers to retailers, will also find itinvaluable. The book is a clear and timely introduction forstudents and lecturers in food science and technology who want toaccess the reality of lean manufacturing as well as the theory.
Michael Dudbridge
Business & Management Food Management Food Science & Technology Lebensmittelforschung u. -technologie Lebensmittel-Management Lebensmitteltechnik Production Operations Management Produktionssteuerung Wirtschaft u. Management
"This accessible handbook offers ideas for using lean principles infood manufacturing, focusing on operations management, new processdevelopment, and practical examples." (Booknews, 1 June 2011)
"It is a readable, practical guide to the implementation of leanideas in your factory." (Food Manufacture, 1 March 2011)
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