Customer Review: This book is a very good introduction to "lean manufacturing". I would say it is aimed at managers or other interested people in implementing lean manufacturing in their organizations. It is a perfect book to gain adepts for the lean cause, so if you are finding resistance in your organization to... more info
Customer Review: Lean production (now frequently called Lean manufacturing) has melded into several industries here in the United States, but back when this book was written, it was just catching on. I read the book in 2000. Many of the concepts are still worthwhile in this book, both for the historical significance... more info
Customer Review: I was expecting real life, in depth case studies. Instead I got a rather simplistic view of lean. A lot of the content in the book is real common sense. There is no doubt that lean processes are a must for the company. The book tends to spend 3/4 of its time trying to make that statement, with some... more info
Customer Review: i bought this book for my school course. i barely use this book. teacher use to give his own notes. lots of info if interested in inventor
Customer Review: Lean production (now frequently called Lean manufacturing) has melded into several industries here in the United States, but back when this book was written, it was just catching on. Many of the concepts are still worthwhile in this book, both for the historical significance as well as the lean... more info
Customer Review: Autodesk Inventor 9 is a very powerful program and requires a lot of learning to use to it to full effect. This book is most helpful, but some in-person instruction would maximize the entire experience. Phil Z.