The Complete Lean Enterprise: Value Stream Mapping for Office and Services, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B019Q2ABYM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 247 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Very useful book" according to Brian Ponstein. This book was a book required for me to read for a class. However it has proven to be a book that I can easily reference later. The layout of the book has been done well and there is useful info on every page. This it isn't full of that bla bla bla and is probably why it is a short book.. This book has been very helpful to my organization. This book has been very helpful to my organization. It is clearly written and well-organized. Definitely helps with understanding how to tackle value-streaming concepts from an office perspective.. "Five Stars" according to D Earl. THE book on VSM in the office environment
After reading it, you will be better prepared to transform your organization to one that not only sustains improvement gains but is more adaptable to shifts in market and customer needs.. This updated edition of a Shingo Prize Winner:Features new critical steps in planning and preparing for VSM eventsIncludes new content and examples from the service industry, including healthcareProvides a new examination of future state mappingDetails methods for engaging an entire organization in continuous improvement by focusing on socializationDiscusses the use of experiments to "learn your way" to a future stateProvides examples of tiered visual management and demonstrates the principles of a lean management systemProviding improved ways to involve your organization in transformation and to sustain your efforts, the book expands beyond the "tools focus" to challenge your organization to think and act differently in order to change the culture of your organization as you become more effective and efficient.This book details proven methods for aligning the organization for transformation, creating future state visions of improved effectiveness and efficiency, and engaging all levels of the organization in the transformation. In addition, it engages the entire organization in experimentation and connects a new management system with tiered visuals in support of leader standard work. The first edit
You could find no two more experienced guides for this journey than the well-traveled Beau and Drew."From the Foreword by Dan Jones andJohn Shook. "Beau Keyte and Drew A. Locher have accomplished an ambitious taskone that can benefit anyone concerned with creating maximum value for customers with as little waste as possible. Beau and Drew expand the use of the now-proven Value Stream Mapping (VSM) tool to indirect, support operations, and services, locations and sources of so much waste. VSM as introduced by Beau and Drew seeks to enable users to see administrative and service waste, identify its sources, and develop a future state that eliminates it so that scarce resources can then be focused on those activities truly necessary to create value
Since 1986, Drew has been working to implement innovative Business Management strategies in a wide spectrum of business environments. He has also received a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University.. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Ohio State University delivering Lean related workshops as part of the Fisher School of Business.In 2004, Drew Locher co-authored book titled, "The Complete Lean Enterprise - Value St