FT Guide To Lean

‘Andy Brophy explains a challenging and vital subject in a simple yet comprehensive manner.’ Michael L. George, author of Lean Six Sigma and former CEO of the George Group ‘Andy Brophy does a great job taking you through Lean from A to Z. But what really stands out is that he highlights the needs and processes to maximise the employee experience. This is what so many companies miss.’ Pete Gritton, Former Vice President of HR, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky ‘I would definitely have everyone in the organisation read this guide as a common base to explore the Lean journey.’ Michael Ballé, Shingo Prize co-author of The Gold Mine and The Lean Manager, and co-founder of the Institut Lean France The Financial Times Guide to Lean is the definitive introduction to the key tools, methods and processes used during Lean transformation. Experienced Lean consultant Andy Brophy explains everything you need to know, from showing you how Lean will help you deliver a vast competitive edge, through to the practicalities of building a Lean culture in your company. The Financial Times Guide to Lean: Describes the five guiding principles of Lean Shows you how to align Lean with your overall business strategy and how to accelerate the delivery of strategic objectives Uses case studies and examples from a range of industries including production, healthcare and the not- for-profit sector Explains the best way to nurture a Lean culture in your organisation no matter how big or small your company Learn how to make your company more efficient, increase customer value with less work and make better use of your organisation’s resources by implementing a Lean management strategy. The Financial Times Guide to Lean is a guide to the tools that are used to implement Lean, showing you how to apply Lean practices fully into your organisation or company. This book offers a comprehensive and objective look at lean strategy and how it can be tailored for different companies.