{"product_id":"9780996708968","title":"Powering the Lean Enterprise: Fundamentals of Lean for Super-Charging Your Company amp; Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePowering the Lea\u003c\/em\u003en \u003cem\u003eEnterprise\u003c\/em\u003e, author Bill Artzberger introduces basic lean rules and principles in a variety of simulated cases drawn from his personal experiences as a lean coach, trainer and manager. In each instance, Bill presents a different scenario for implementing lean technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The goal of lean is to identify and eliminate non-essential and non-value-added steps in the business process in order to streamline operations, improve quality and gain customer loyalty,” states Bill. “Whether we are a culture of hunters and gatherers, inventors creating new gadgets for the home or workplace, or high-tech engineers designing efficient, low-cost, non-polluting methods of transportation, Lean Learning, Lean Thinking, a Lean Mindset and a Lean Culture are basic to a Lean Environment.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, Bill emphasizes that lean is much more than merely a way of running a business. Rather, lean is a mindset that can serve as the foundation for every aspect of a person’s life. Likewise, lean learning is an ongoing journey toward personal and professional improvement. At the end of every success is another obstacle waiting to be perceived as yet another learning opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrites Bill: “It is hoped that the information, illustrations and demonstrations presented in this book will serve as a powerful tool for implementing lean principles and practices in your organization as well as your personal lifestyle.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this book you will learn about: \u003c\/em\u003eLean Thinking, Lean Mindset, Lean Culture, The 4 Lean Rules \u0026amp; 5 Lean Principles, Choosing Lean, Lean Transformation Roadmap, Lean Leadership, Five Common Lean Pitfalls \u0026amp; How to Avoid Them, Kaizen Workshops, and Daily Improvements - Kata\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandelion Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49988833640688,"sku":"9780996708968","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780996708968_p0.jpg?v=1784258101","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780996708968","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}