{"product_id":"lean-for-dummies-isbn-9781118117569","title":"Lean For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake charge and engage your enterprise in a Lean transformation\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHave you thought about using Lean in your business or organization, but are not really sure how to implement it? Or perhaps you're already using Lean, but you need to get up to speed. \u003ci\u003eLean For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to do more with less and create an enterprise that embraces change. In plain-English, this friendly guide explores the general overview of Lean, how flow and the value stream works, and the best ways to apply Lean to your enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis revised edition includes the latest tools, advice, and information that can be used by everyone — from major corporations to small business, from non-profits and hospitals to manufacturers and service corporations. In addition, it takes a look at the successes and failures of earlier Lean pioneers — including Toyota, the inventors of Lean — and offer case studies and hands-on advice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest on the Six Sigma and Lean movements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of technology and the expanding Lean toolbox\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies enhance the material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLean For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives today's business owners and upper level management in companies of all sizes and in all industries, the tools and information they need to streamline process and operate more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Lean Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Defining Lean 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Foundation and Language of Lean 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Lean Culture 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Lean in the Organization: Principles, Behaviors, and Change 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Power to the People 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Go Lean: Implementation Strategy, Startup, and Evolution 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Understanding Flow and the Value Stream 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Seeing Value through the Eyes of the Customer 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: You Are Here: Mapping the Current State 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Charting the Course: Using Value-Stream Maps 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Flowing in the Right Direction: Lean Projects and Kaizen 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Lean Toolbox 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Customer and Value-Stream Tools 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Flow and Pull Tools 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Perfection Tools 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Management Tools 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Lean Enterprise 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Lean within the Enterprise 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Lean across Industries 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Real-Life Lean 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Best Practices of Lean 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Places to Go for Help 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatalie J. Sayer\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 25 years of international experience as an implementer, facilitator, and consultant in continuous improvement methods. \u003cb\u003eBruce Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice President of Pegasystems, the world leader in business process management. He is a leading speaker and presenter on business and technology trends and is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSix Sigma Workbook For Dummies, Process Intelligence For Dummies, BPM Basics For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eIntelligent Guide to Enterprise BPM.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTake charge and engage your enterprise in a Lean transformation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive pressures force everyone to satisfy more demanding customers while using less of everything — time, energy, space, materials, and money. Updated with the latest tools, advice, and information, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLean 101 — get the skinny on the logic of Lean, from its principles to the language and lexicon of Lean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower to the people — explore the often-overlooked \"Respect for People\" aspect of Lean to truly grasp the human side of change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGo with the flow — understand the way value is created and flowed to the customer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasten your toolbelt — find easy-to-follow explanations of the many customer, value stream, flow, pull, perfection, and management tools of Lean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt's a Lean, Lean world — take a tour of the many aspects of a Lean enterprise, from management and product development to production processes and the quality organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"By emphasizing Lean principles and insisting on cultural transformation, Sayer and Williams empower the reader to create a lasting culture of continuous improvement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e— Robert Miller, Executive Director, The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe common tools, principles, and practices of Lean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to lead and manage a Lean organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions for value-stream mapping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive real-life case studies using Lean in different organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best practices of Lean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to apply Lean in different industries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen pitfalls to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResources you can turn to for additional help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Go Lean\" within your organization and create an environment that embraces change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver maximum customer value to create a competitive advantage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate your business effectively — do more with less\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989520171237,"sku":"NP9781118117569","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118117569.jpg?v=1761784437","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lean-for-dummies-isbn-9781118117569","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}