The Lean Turnaround Action Guide: How to Implement Lean, Create Value and Grow Your People (Business Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071848908 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Others may need to modify or even improve Art's process. This is an opportunity for everyone to learn from one of today’s best Lean Leaders.”--Orest (Orry) Fiume, Vice President Finance (Retired), The Wiremold Company“An absolute must-read for any executive interested in how Lean is a full business strategy, or any Lean officer tasked with supporting it. This no-nonsense account of how to turn around any company and shape a Lean strategy with the people themselves, straight from an author who has led more than
Read this book to feel what lean thinking in action really feels like Art's unique experience gives us the key to lean: clarity. One hears so much contradictory stuff about lean these days: it's a toolbox! No, it's a philosophy ! It's process improvement! No, it's about developing people. With the sureness born of decades if practice, Art describes lean turnaround as it really is: a strategy that rests on involving all people through shop floor practical exercises. If you re interested in lean, don't miss this book, which is the only one I can think of that describes what a lean turnaround really feels like in practice. This is real lean, in spades. Read it!. Erik_Hansen said What a treat - Learning with Art himself. Go on a Lean learning journey with Art, and feel, hear - and almost see what is happening "live". I believe that this book must convince anyone about why you should apply Lean as a strategic "weapon". And how you can be so much better than your competitors.And you even have Art with you on the board and to do battle with you on the Gemba! Thanks Art for this little gem!This is a must read for any Lean Practitioner!. William H. Baker, Jr. said Excellent study for folks who want to know how lean. Excellent study for folks who want to know how lean really happens from the top down and everything in between.
By setting this book in a company based on his experience, he is able to identify and guide you through the many challenges you will face on your successful Lean turnaround. In this compelling sequel to The Lean Turnaround, lean pioneer Art Byrne leads you through a step-by-step transformation in which he tackles all the key challenges that you will deal with. Lean is more than a tactic. . This companion to The Lean Turnaround shows exactly how to use “lean leadership” to eliminate waste while increasing profitability and driving sustainabilityWhile many companies have attempted to become Lean, few have captured the full promise of this better way of business. Byrne reveals its power as a complete strategy that: *Dramatically boosts profit margins,
Art Byrne, one of today’s most respected lean executives, is the author of Lean Turnaround. The former CEO of Wiremold Company, he has been implementing lean strategy in organizations around the world for more than 30 years.