{"product_id":"lean-management-principles-for-information-gerhard-j-plenert-9781420078602","title":"Lean Management Principles for Information Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether it's because of a lack of understanding, poor planning, or a myriad of other things, 50 to 60 percent of the IT effort in most companies can be considered waste. Explaining how to introduce Lean principles to your IT functions to reduce and even eliminate this waste, \u003cstrong\u003eLean Management Principles for Information Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the tools and understanding to make better decisions, increase efficiencies, and make IT a major force in delivering sustainable improvements to your supply chain. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe proven Toyota Production System principles described in this book have already helped many IT organizations double and triple their output. It introduces some of the most powerful Lean tools and techniques-including Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and spaghetti charting-and provides a methodology for implementing them to reduce waste in your IT environment. Discussing information production processes, IT systems, and change management through the lens of Lean principles, the book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides step-by-step guidance through the processes of implementing Lean principles in your IT supply chain management system \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates successful implementation across a range of industries and countries \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines how to use Lean methods to achieve ongoing improvement in IT personnel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to implement Lean in the supply chain, while reducing IT cycle time and costs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text reviews the major management challenges facing IT and illustrates solutions with stories, examples, and case studies of how Lean IT has led to unprecedented improvements in the private and government sectors. Demonstrating how to structure the components of your IT system in accordance with Lean, the book details the measures required to achieve and sustain a world-class Lean IT supply chain management system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerhard J. Plenert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420078607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420078602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.56h x 6.61w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 70","brand":"Gerhard J. Plenert","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44123493564671,"sku":"9781420078602","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ddc62a93-dca6-495c-ba1e-1a0f4fb04b7e.jpg?v=1687431204","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lean-management-principles-for-information-gerhard-j-plenert-9781420078602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}