Baseline: Confronting Reality and Planning the Path for Success

Lean is a way of thinking about and managing companies as an enterprise that focuses on building and improving stable and predictable systems and processes to deliver high-quality products/services on time by engaging everyone in the organization. It requires the pursuit of waste identification and elimination, the establishment of efficient flow of information and process, and an unwavering top-level commitment. The BASICS Lean® concept is designed for all levels of Lean practitioners and introduces proven tools for analysis and implementation. Each book in the series is chock-full of case studies and stories from the authors' own experiences in training, and concludes with questions pertaining to the focus of the chapter.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Lean is a comprehensive approach to business management that focuses on creating and enhancing stable and predictable systems and processes to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products/services to customers. It involves the active engagement of every individual within the organization to achieve this goal. Alongside this, organizations must cultivate a culture of respect for people and promote continuous learning. At its core, Lean revolves around people, recognizing their pivotal role in the creation of products or services, driving innovation, shaping systems and processes, and ultimately ensuring the sustainability of the organization through leadership buy-in, accountability, and personal and professional growth.

To attain Lean excellence, companies embark on a continuous journey to identify and eliminate waste, streamline information and process flow, and maintain a steadfast commitment at the highest level. The concept of continuous improvement extends to every process across all industries.

The Lean Practitioners Field Book, a comprehensive resource, serves as a guide for individuals and organizations seeking to implement Lean principles. It outlines a series of tasks and people tools that can be utilized to improve any process. The books are designed to cater to practitioners at various levels, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for analysis and implementation that go beyond traditional point kaizen events. Each book can be used as a standalone volume or in combination with other titles to address specific needs.

The books are packed with real-life case studies and anecdotes from the authors' own experiences in training organizations that have initiated or are currently pursuing their Lean journey of continuous improvement. These case studies offer valuable lessons learned and provide practical applications for readers. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions that encourage reflection and further exploration of the Lean principles.

In conclusion, Lean is a people-centric philosophy that empowers organizations to achieve operational excellence by building stable and predictable systems and processes, fostering respect for people, and promoting continuous learning. Through the application of Lean principles and the utilization of appropriate tools, companies can enhance their productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, ultimately achieving long-term success.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032029115