Lean for Dummies

Create a culture that embraces change The fun and easy way to do more with less Competitive pressures force everyone to satisfy more demanding customers while using less of everything -- time, energy, space, materials, and money. This no-nonsense guide shows you how to apply the proven philosophies and techniques of Lean to eliminate waste and maximize the effectiveness of your resources. You'll see step-by-step how to implement Lean practices in any type of organization. Discover how to Understand Lean and how it's implemented Speak the language of Lean Identify and eliminate the seven forms of waste Construct and use Value Stream Maps and other Lean tools Engage people in a Lean transformationWilliams, Bruce is the author of 'Lean for Dummies ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780470099315 and ISBN 0470099313.