{"product_id":"the-lean-book-of-lean-9781119096191","title":"The Lean Book of Lean","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential guide to bringing lean to your business and your life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lean Book of Lean\u003c\/i\u003eprovides a succinct overview of the concepts of Lean, explains them in everyday terms, and shows how the general principles can be applied in any business or personal situation. Disengaging the concept of Lean from any particular industry or sector, this book brings Lean out of the factory to help you apply it anywhere, anytime. You''ll learn the major points and ideas along with practical tips and hints, and find additional insight in the illustrative examples. Lean is all about achieving the desired outcome with the minimum amount of fuss and effort, and this book practises what it preaches  concise enough to be read in a couple of sittings, it nonetheless delivers a wealth of information distilled into the essential bits you need to know. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lean Book of Lean\u003c\/i\u003e discards unnecessary specialisation and minute detail, and gets to the point quickly, so you can get started ri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Lean 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe definition of Lean 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean – the natural order of living 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe shopping trip 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Core Lean Principles 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe customer demand-driven 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximise flow 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify and eliminate waste 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeclare war on variation 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganise your people around outcomes you want 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquip your people with the right skills 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear and simple measures and controls 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining your “Ideal State” 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 More About Flow 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow your limitations (aka constraints) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake good care of your constraint 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed meeeeeee!!! 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping going 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Whack-a-Mole game of constraints 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dish of the day is ... 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd our latest offering is ... 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntropy 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous improvement 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd the moral of all this ... 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome everyday examples of flow – or the lack of it! 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraffic lights vs. roundabouts 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DIY enthusiast 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe airport check-in 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Lean Enterprise vs. Lean Manufacturing 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning vs. execution 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePriorities and decisions 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplier relationships 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can we now provide? 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the best deal 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport functions 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinance 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineering 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHR 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Organising for Lean 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning tradition upside down 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting ahead in a PCO 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe football team 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheory vs. reality 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unfortunate but inevitable consequences 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Measuring the Right Stuff and Metrics 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s important? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual performance vs. team outcomes 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe balanced scorecard 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControls 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision trees 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Lean vs. Six Sigma 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasis for change 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncremental vs. transformational 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat comes first, Lean or Six Sigma? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Lean Mindset 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s not just about what you know 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean critical mass 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean leadership 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership vs. management 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the difference between accountability and responsibility 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsistency 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngagement 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the right questions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess thinking 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransparency and visibility 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCertification? 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5S as a foundation for Lean 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Dreaded Business Case! 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness case, benefits case, case for action, best guess, what? 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe financial justification 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe kick in the backside 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe motivational speech 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs it worth talking about? 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting management bought in 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome business case bear traps 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe devil’s in the detail 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFit for purpose 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere are the big fish hiding? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cherry picker 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Keys to Success and Sustainability 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop reasons for failure 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to avoid them 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy-in at all levels 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the fundamentals in place 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking on the right stuff 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife doesn’t stand still 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 A Few Key Tools 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic tools 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Whys 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue stream mapping 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoot cause analysis 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice of the Customer 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementation tools 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandardisation 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“IS–IS NOT” thinking 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood day vs. bad day 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKaizen Events 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you don’t have rhythm, you can’t dance! 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow it works 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 A Few Words On Technology 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s good, what’s not 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing the gaps 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Getting Help 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe are not alone 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering with other companies 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest practice reference visits 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForums, blogs and social media 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitutions 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t try this at home! 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons to hire and not to hire a consultant 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the right help 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn conclusion 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Results, What to Expect and What is Possible 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial benefits 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevenue enhancement 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost reduction 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCash flow 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-financial benefits 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob satisfaction 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoidance of whatever 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo what’s in it for me? 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