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Title:

Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Bus and Rail Maintenance: Study at Chicago Transit Authority in Illinois
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Accession Number:

01025562

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/030909996X

Abstract:

Lean manufacturing techniques save millions of dollars by improving efficiency and reducing waste. Lean principles can be modified for use in the unique environments of bus and rail maintenance. A preliminary investigation of how lean techniques can be employed at the Chicago Transit Authority in Illinois is presented.

Monograph Accession #:

01042059

Language:

English

Authors:

Zwas, Amy

Pagination:

pp 54-58

Publication Date:

2006

Serial:

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

Issue Number: 1986
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

030909996X

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (4) ; References (7) ; Tables (1)

Identifier Terms:

Chicago Transit Authority

Uncontrolled Terms:

Lean manufacturing

Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Railroads

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 3 2006 10:17AM

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