(Productivity Press: New York) -- The lean concepts and principles described in John Nicholas’ Lean Production for Competitive Advantage: A Comprehensive Guide to Lean Methodologies and Management Practices, (Productivity Press, 2010) have revolutionized manufacturing practice and business conduct in a manner similar to what Henry Ford’s system did for mass manufacturing. Lean production, however, involves more than adopting methods and procedures; it also requires a change in management philosophy that emphasizes relationship-building, trust, and responsibility given to frontline workers and suppliers.

Based on three decades of Nicholas’ teaching experience, Lean Production for Competitive Advantage introduces the lean philosophy and illustrates the effective application of lean tools with real-world case studies.

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