(SME: Dearborn, MI) -- Author and manufacturing improvement expert Gary Conner has been recognized with the Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award for his book, Lean Epiphanies: Catapult the Cow and Other Inspirational Continuous Improvement Stories (Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2015).

Conner relates inspirational stories of his 20 years of experience conducting hundreds of continuous improvement initiatives. The book offers transformational insights and encouragement in refreshing, conversational short stories. Both students and experienced practitioners of lean manufacturing techniques can learn through Conner’s insights into human nature, company culture, leadership, and the steps to business success amidst the ever-changing dynamics of a new world economy.

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