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Better Thinking, Better Results: Case Study and Analysis of an EnterpriseWide Lean Transformation,Used
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BETTER THINKING, BETTER RESULTS answers the question: 'How do you conduct a Lean transformation?' It is a detailed case study and analysis of The Wiremold Company's enterprisewide Lean transformation from 19912001, notable for the integration of both technical and human aspects. It is an authoritative and practical Lean implementation manual that will help guide managers on their journey. You will learn how the management team at Wiremold applied Lean principles and practices to human resources, finance, sales, marketing, engineering, operations, acquisitions process, and throughout the value stream with suppliers, intermediate customers, and enduse customers. You'll be amazed at the financial and nonfinancial results they achieved. The second edition brings the story uptodate with a new chapter that describes what happened to Wiremold's Lean management efforts since 2001. You will learn vital lessons about the challenge of maintaining continuity in Lean management practice over the long term. BETTER THINKING, BETTER RESULTS won a Shingo Prize in 2003 as the first book to describe an enterprisewide Lean transformation in a real company where both principles of Lean management 'Continuous Improvement' and 'Respect for People' were applied. There is no other book like this one. 'Everything you need to know about a Lean transformation is explained between these covers...' James P. Womack, Chairman and Founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Better Thinking, Better Results'? A: The book primarily focuses on conducting a Lean transformation, providing a detailed case study of The Wiremold Company's enterprise-wide Lean transformation from 1991 to 2001, integrating both technical and human aspects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Better Thinking, Better Results' is Bob Emiliani.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include used book in good condition, an authoritative guide on Lean implementation, and insights into maintaining Lean management practices over the long term.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Lean management? A: Yes, the book serves as a practical manual that guides managers at all levels, including beginners, through the principles and practices of Lean management.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the second revised edition of 'Better Thinking, Better Results'.
- Q: When was 'Better Thinking, Better Results' published? A: The book was published on March 23, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book help with Lean transformation in various business areas? A: Yes, it discusses Lean principles applied to human resources, finance, sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and throughout the value stream.
- Q: Has this book received any awards? A: Yes, it won a Shingo Prize in 2003 for being the first book to describe an enterprise-wide Lean transformation in a real company.