{"product_id":"andy-me-9781439825389","title":"Andy  Me","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition of a Shingo Prize Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e    \u003cp\u003eBased on the author''s personal experience with Toyota's master teachers and with companies in the midst of great change, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy \u0026amp; Me: Crisis \u0026amp; Transformation on the Lean Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e, now in its second edition, is a business novel set in a failing New Jersey auto plant focusing on the tribulations of Tom Pappas, the plant manager. The situations, characters, and plant politics will ring true with many readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a cool, readable style, this highly popular work follows Tom''s relationship with Andy Saito, a reclusive retired Toyota guru whom Tom persuades to help save his plant through the teaching of the legendary Toyota Production System (TPS). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn this journey, the reader learns that TPS is more than just a collection of tools; it entails a new way of thinking and behaving. Though Tom finds success  both in his plant and in his personal life  he learns f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eAndy \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/b\u003e ,captures the opportunities and pitfalls in the journey of lean transformation. It is set in a real world plant environment that deals with physical, operational and emotional challenges. The story format engages, teaches and entertains the reader.\"\u003cbr\u003e Anne Stevens, Group VP, Canada, Mexico and S. America, Ford Motor Company, January 15, 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"… one of the best books I’ve read in a long time on the subject of Lean and the Toyota Production System. Don’t be fooled by how simplistic some of the author’s solutions appear. If properly taught, and then religiously utilized, they will significantly improve your organization. Pascal Dennis is not only a seasoned ‘Sensei’ but a good storyteller as well.\"\u003cbr\u003e Steve Pontbriand, Senior Vice President, Systems Control, January 15, 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"I do not usually like 'business novels' because the story gets in the way of the ideas. \u003cb\u003eAndy and Me\u003c\/b\u003e is the exception. This short and readable book does a wonderful job of explaining the transformation of a production plant to the Toyota approach to lean manufacturing.\"\u003cbr\u003e Brian Maskell, Co-Author, Practical Lean Accounting, May 16, 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Highly recommended. I just received this and tore through it. The book is a quick and light read, although you'll want to stop and let some of the TPS concepts sink in and re-read certain sections and illustrations.\"\u003cbr\u003e Mark Graban, Phoenix, Arizona, July 7, 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003eChapter 1: We'll Have to Close Some Plants  Chapter 2: Looking for Mr. Saito  Chapter 3: Finding a Sensei  Chapter 4: Sincere Mind  Chapter 5: Henry Ford's Vision  Chapter 6: Walking the Plant  Chapter 7: Continuing the Tour  Chapter 8: Needs More Work  Chapter 9: Understanding Zone Control  Chapter 10: Time Out at the Blue Giraffe  Chapter 11: Making our Video  Chapter 12: Kick-Off  Chapter 13: Big Heart  Chapter 14: The Money Board  Chapter 15: A Night in Astoria  Chapter 16: Visual Management  Chapter 17: The River and the Rocks  Chapter 18: People Make the Difference  Chapter 19: No Problem is a Problem  Chapter 20: Developing Early Warning Systems  Chapter 21: The Valley of Darkness  Chapter 22: Learning About the Help Line  Chapter 23: The Efficiency of Pull Systems  Chapter 24: Stupid Meanness  Chapter 25: The Frog, the Scorpion and the Nightingale  Chapter 26: Grapefruit Moon  Glossary  Index","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867061760343,"sku":"9781439825389","price":34.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439825389.jpg?v=1722281482","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/andy-me-9781439825389","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}