{"product_id":"lean-transformation-9781498743365","title":"Lean Transformation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks in the \u003ci\u003eQuality and Business Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e series can help readers improve customer value and satisfaction by integrating the voice of the customer into design, manufacturing, supply chain, and field processes. \u003cstrong\u003eLean Transformation: Cultural Enablers and Enterprise Alignment is about the Lean system. It begins by \u003c\/strong\u003edescribing the reasons why so many Lean implementations fail and explaining why managers need to focus their valuable time on early adopters rather than on trying to convert resistors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book describes the guiding principles of the Shingo process for continuous improvement layout and evaluation. It examines the principles, systems, and tools of continuous improvement and demonstrates how to deploy these proven methods in plants and distribution centers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book covers time-tested continuous improvement process tools and practices, including the visual workplace, mistake proofing, PDCA, 5S, Heijunka, standard work, Kaizen, and value\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The author’s account of these difficult and vast subjects is very praiseworthy and proof of his vast industrial experience of more than four decades of working with MNCs in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This is an inspirational work that is easy to learn and apply by the lay reader. I highly recommend this book to all students, teachers, executives, and organizations who want to learn and implement global quality management systems, Lean Six Sigma systems, and business excellence strategies.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Madan Mohanka, Chairman, Managing Director, and Founder, TEGA Industries Limited, Kolkata, India\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction. Business Process. Embarking on the Lean Journey. Techniques to Change to Lean Culture. \u003cstrong\u003ePrinciples of Continuous Improvement Process\u003c\/strong\u003e. Importance of Principles, Systems, and Tools in Continuous Improvement. Principles of Continuous Improvement Process. Quality Is Built in the Product or Service at the Source. Continuous \u003cstrong\u003eImprovement Process Tools and Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e. Continuous Improvement Process System. Continuous Improvement Process Tools and Practices. \u003cstrong\u003eLean Performance Measures and Performance Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lean Performance Measures. Lean Tool System Assessment. Appendices. Conclusion. Glossary of Terms. Bibliography. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578118607191,"sku":"9781498743365","price":43.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498743365.jpg?v=1746097985","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lean-transformation-9781498743365","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}