Steel Toes and Stilettos : A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success (Paperback)

Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Author Bios Chapter 1: Baby Shoes - How It All Started How We Ventured Into Operations How Our Relationship Began 　 Chapter 2: Cowboy Boots - New Sheriffs In Town Setting The Vision Getting Started Understanding Current State Gemba Walks ? Go And See 　 Chapter 3: Steel Toes ? Time To Hit The Plant Floor Feedback Material and Information Flow Balancing People And Machines Communication Is Key 　 Chapter 4: Training Shoes - So Much Training, So Little Time Creating The Strategy Our Passion For Safety Let The Training Begin 　 Chapter 5: Stilettos - From the Plant To The Office Office Value Stream Transformations Office 5S Establishing Traditions 　 Chapter 6: Rain Boots - Weathering The Storm Developing The Team Standards And Work Balance Building Finished Goods Markets Scheduling The Plant 　 Chapter 7: Tap Shoes - Dancing through The Noise Requirements From Headquarters Back to Business Layered Process Audits 　 Chapter 8: Flats - Picking Up The Pace Sharing Expertise Developing Relationships Expanding The Learnings Pushing Forward 　 Chapter 9: Flip Flops - Not Your Typical Spring Break Special Occasions Spring Break Lean Review The Flip Flop Aftermath 　 Chapter 10: Hiking Boots ? More Mountains To Climb Unexpected Treasures Unexpected Misfortune Material Delivery And Ergonomic Improvements Changeover Time Reduction Andon Signals And Escalation Plans Backsliding Chapter 11: Combat Boots ? Battling For Lean Honor Lofty Goals Opportunities Everywhere The Season Of Model Plant Audits 　 Chapter 12: Party Shoes - Time To Celebrate Model Plant Celebration Results