Have 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.
Lean For Dummies 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.

This 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.

The latest on the Six Sigma and Lean movements
The role of technology and the expanding Lean toolbox
Case studies enhance the material

Lean For Dummies 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.

Autorentext

Natalie J. Sayer has more than 25 years of international experience as an implementer, facilitator, and consultant in continuous improvement methods. Bruce Williams 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 Six Sigma Workbook For Dummies, Process Intelligence For Dummies, BPM Basics For Dummies, and the Intelligent Guide to Enterprise BPM.

Zusammenfassung
Take charge and engage your enterprise in a Lean transformation Have 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. Lean For Dummies 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.

This 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.

The latest on the Six Sigma and Lean movements
The role of technology and the expanding Lean toolbox
Case studies enhance the material
Lean For Dummies 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.

Inhalt

Foreword xvii

Introduction 1

Part I: Lean Basics 7

Chapter 1: Defining Lean 9

Chapter 2: The Foundation and Language of Lean 27

Part II: The Lean Culture 47

Chapter 3: Lean in the Organization: Principles, Behaviors, and
Change 49

Chapter 4: Power to the People 65

Chapter 5: Go Lean: Implementation Strategy, Startup, and
Evolution 87

Part III: Understanding Flow and the Value Stream 113

Chapter 6: Seeing Value through the Eyes of the Customer 115