The new and revised edition of this modern day classic provides the critical piece that will make any lean transformation a dynamic continuous success. It shows you how to implement a transformation t
"The new edition of this Shingo Prize-winning bestseller explains how to implement a Lean transformation that works by developing a culture that builds success from the top down and the bottom up at t
Achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness have always been very important for both for-profit and public sector organizations. Many organizations and government agencies mandate Lean programs in
The effect Lean Manufacturing programs have on profit and loss statements during the early months of their implementation often causes them to be viewed as failures. The length of time it will take tr
Process Redesign for Health Care Using Lean Thinking is a response to a simple, but hard to answer, question and is the result of the experiences of a working doctor who was also the chief safety and
Process Redesign for Health Care Using Lean Thinking is a response to a simple, but hard to answer, question and is the result of the experiences of a working doctor who was also the chief safety and
This book teaches readers how to create flow and operational excellence in the office. It presents an easy-to-follow story where the main character is followed through his initial attempts to correct
Manufacturing management consultants emphasize the underlying principles of lean manufacturing as a systematic philosophy of production. They say their program can especially help small and medium com
This book discusses continuous improvement strategies of Japanese convenience store operators. The study highlights the efforts of companies operating under lean management systems to identify new, dy
The new edition of this bestselling reference offers a step-by-step approach to applying Lean initiatives to the administrative and office environment. It is an ideal resource for leaders looking to i
Without Lean leaders, there can be no Lean. If an organization wants to be Lean, its leaders must lead using Lean principles. Put another way, until the top of your organization fully embraces Lean, t
This book explores the application of agile and lean techniques, originally from the field of software development and manufacturing, to various aspects of education. It covers a broad range of topics
Making IT Lean: Applying Lean Practices to the Work of IT presents Lean concepts and techniques for improving processes and eliminating waste in IT operations and IT Service Management, in a manner th
