Lean Management

By Bhavana S. Karmore, Shraddha N. Zanjat, Vishwajit K. Barbudhe

Lean Management, rooted in the Toyota Production System, is a strategic approach aimed at maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste across organizational processes. Initially articulated in Womack and Jones' "Lean Thinking," this methodology advocates for the relentless pursuit of value creation while eliminating non-value-added activities. Liker's "The Toyota Way" outlines the core principles, emphasizing continuous improvement, respect for people, and a customer-centric focus. Ohno and Shingo, integral to TPS development, contributed insights into waste reduction and process optimization. "Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System" by Spear and Bowen delves into the system's genetic elements, emphasizing problem-solving and knowledge transfer. Rother's "Toyota Kata" introduces management routines for sustained improvement. Mann's "Creating a Lean Culture" underscores the significance of organizational culture in lean implementation. Dennis and Shook's "Lean Production Simplified" offers practical tools for application. Together, these references constitute a robust foundation for organizations aspiring to cultivate lean practices and foster a culture of improvement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6207471326
• ISBN13: 9786207471324
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"