About This Book
This book is structured to succinctly describe how to apply the tools associated with Lean to improve business processes. It can be thought of as a quick-start manual that covers the essential tools, philosophies, and implementation strategies of Lean. The tools covered herein are those, in the author’s experience, most frequently applied and generally applicable to processes in all contexts. Descriptions of other, less frequently used tools can be found in the citations included in this book. There are many soft issues with implementing Lean, such as how to organize a companywide effort, how to provide proper incentives, and how to build a culture conducive to Lean. Although this book addresses these important issues, more comprehensive ...
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