Member-only story

This Is Lean: Resolving the Efficiency Paradox

George Bell

·19.8k Followers· Follow

Published in Niklas Modig

4 min read · 2 weeks before

703 View Claps

89 Respond

Save

Listen

Lean manufacturing is a production philosophy that focuses on eliminating waste and improving efficiency. It is based on the idea that by eliminating waste, businesses can improve productivity and reduce costs. Lean manufacturing has been successfully implemented in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and software development.

This Is Lean is a book by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones that explores the concept of lean manufacturing and how it can help businesses improve efficiency and productivity. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Lean principles and tools, and it includes case studies of companies that have successfully implemented Lean.

The Lean principles are based on the Toyota Production System, which was developed by Toyota Motor Corporation in the early 20th century. The Lean principles include:

This is Lean: Resolving the Efficiency Paradox

by Niklas Modig

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10526 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	187 pages

Value: Identify the value that your customers want from your products or services.
Value stream: Create a value stream that maps out the steps involved in producing your products or services.
Flow: Make sure that the value stream is flowing smoothly and without any interruptions.
Pull: Only produce what your customers need, when they need it.
Perfection: Continuously improve your value stream and your products or services.

The Lean tools are a set of tools that can help you implement the Lean principles. The Lean tools include:

Kanban: A visual system that helps you manage your workflow.
5S: A system for organizing and cleaning your workplace.
Total productive maintenance (TPM): A system for maintaining your equipment and preventing breakdowns.
Single-minute exchange of dies (SMED): A method for quickly changing over your equipment from one product to another.

This Is Lean includes case studies of companies that have successfully implemented Lean. These case studies show how Lean can help businesses improve efficiency and productivity, and they provide valuable insights into how to implement Lean in your own business.

This Is Lean is an essential read for anyone who wants to learn more about Lean manufacturing and how to apply it to their own business. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Lean principles and tools, and it includes case studies of companies that have successfully implemented Lean. If you are looking for ways to improve efficiency and productivity in your business, then This Is Lean is a must-read.

This is Lean: Resolving the Efficiency Paradox

by Niklas Modig

4.6 out of 5