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How the Best Companies
Apply Lean Manufacturing Principles to
Shatter Uncertainty, Drive Innovation,
and Maximize Profits

Have you ever noticed that some companies have an uncanny ability to right themselves even when things go terribly wrong?

This groundbreaking new book written by Shingo Prize-winning author, Stephen A. Ruffa, clearly explains why. It shows how powerful firms like Toyota, Southwest Airlines, and Wal-Mart grew facing overwhelming challenges and constraints, driving them to adopt a powerful way of doing business that is well suited to the dynamic business world today. By following their lead and applying lean dynamics —an approach that draws on lean principles to overcome the forces of uncertainty and change—companies of all sorts can create powerful new strategies that better adapt to the dynamic circumstances that have engulfed the business world today.

Going Lean is not just another management book pointing to those widely utilized techniques intended to “trim the fat” or cut out “waste”– while missing the underlying elements that caused these excesses to accumulate in the first place. Instead, it presents a brand new perspective on what is really important: creating a dynamic capability to meet change and uncertainty head on– finding opportunities to advance even during times of crisis.

Going Lean provides a powerful, straightforward argument using hard data displayed as simple, easy to understand charts , making clear why businesses across a wide range of industries must change their course – and clearly identifying the dynamic path that will let them regain their footing. A powerful read, this is no doubt Ruffa’s best book yet! [more]

NEW ARTICLE! “Going Lean with Lean Dynamics”

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"In this extremely well-written book... useful resource for those interested in operations management, business policy, and related topics.”

– Choice

"With excellent timing... demonstrates how companies can use lean principles to help them steer through tough times."

– Houston Business Review

"Going Lean should be read by manufacturing executives and their staffs... shows how to introduce innovation during downturns, strive for perfection, and deliver excellent performance."

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