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The Lean Book of Lean
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The Lean Book of Lean

A Concise Guide to Lean Management for Life and Business

Wiley, 2016 plus...


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Overview
  • For Beginners

Recommendation

Supply-chain consultant John Earley argues that your people make or break your firm’s transformation into an organization that “maximizes flow” and is “customer demand-driven.” Using informal language, Earley outlines commonsense do’s and don’ts for your Lean journey. He rambles a bit through this potpourri of helpful ideas, and concludes his guide with an excellent glossary. getAbstract recommends Earley’s overview to consultants and business practitioners who are learning about Lean, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Take-Aways

  • Achieve more with less by following the “core lean principles.”
  • Being “customer demand-driven” means doing only what your customer wants.
  • To “maximize flow,” find your constraints and track them. “Declare war on variation” and seek ways to “eliminate waste.”  

About the Author

John Earley is a founding partner of SmartChain International and a consultant to large companies undergoing supply chain transformations. He formerly held positions at Rolls Royce Aero Engines, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and AstraZeneca.


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    T. N. 2 years ago
    I'm going to try this course...
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    V. M. 7 years ago
    I wondered whether John-Earley worked in supply companies, or he seemed to be a theorist

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