From the Publisher
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<body> <p class="MsoNormal"> <i>Going
Lean</i> sets aside the notion that efficient operations
and powerful innovations are only possible when business is steady
and demand is growing. Instead, companies must learn that sudden
shifts or unpredictable conditions need not undermine their
results. Led by a new breed of companies –Toyota,
Wal-Mart, and Southwest Airlines—a powerful, yet
unexpected mindset is reshaping the rules for business
competitiveness. By using Lean Dynamics ™—based
on the now-famous Toyota Production System—companies
everywhere can thrive in virtually any environment. In
<i>Going Lean</i>, readers will learn how to:
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<p class="MsoNormal"> • become broadly
effective in creating and sustaining value </p> <p
class="MsoNormal"> • set a critical foundation for
achieving sustained excellence </p> <p
class="MsoNormal"> • identify sources of lag and
create robust value streams that thrive in today’s
dynamic conditions </p> <p class="MsoNormal">
• describe the underlying techniques to maintain steady
and predictable flow </p> <p class="MsoNormal">
• create a system based on “pull,” or
external demand that consistently introduces new innovation even
during severe downturns </p> <p
class="MsoNormal"> • strive for perfection
</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> • deliver
industry-leading returns </p> </body>
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About the Author
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<b>Stephen A. Ruffa</b> (Oak Hill, VA) is an
engineer who worked for the American Defense Department and
researched lean manufacturing across seventeen large aerospace
producers. His previous book, <i>Breaking the Cost
Barrier: A Proven Approach to Managing and Implementing Lean
Manufacturing</i> was awarded the 2001 Shingo Prize for
Excellence in Manufacturing Research. </p>
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Format: Hardcover
Published: June 23, 2008
Publisher: Amacom
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 081441057X
ISBN - 13: 9780814410578
