{"product_id":"lean-office-and-service-simplified-drew-locher-9781439820315","title":"Lean Office and Service Simplified: The Definitive How-To Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of a 2012 Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemystifying the application of Lean methods, \u003cstrong\u003eLean Office and Service Simplified: The Definitive How-To Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e goes beyond the basic tools to detail the key concepts of Lean as they apply to office and service environments. It begins by discussing value stream management, followed by chapters on standard work, flow, level pull, and visual management. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWinner of a \u003cem\u003e2012 Shingo Prize\u003c\/em\u003e, this book covers essential Lean tools, including 5S and mistake proofing. It breaks down Lean concepts into their elementary components, describes them in a nonmanufacturing context, and supplies readers with specific how-to methodologies. Providing detailed examples throughout, the text illustrates the functions found in most service organizations, as well as the administrative areas of manufacturing companies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on more than two decades of practical experience, the author provides implementation strategies on a function-by-function and department-by-department basis. He examines the most common obstacles that readers are likely to encounter and supplies strategies to address those obstacles. The text includes a toolbox of helpful forms, charts, checklists, templates, and worksheets to help kick-start your Lean implementation efforts.\u003cp\u003eWatch Shingo Prize-winning author Drew Locher discuss how to implement Lean concepts into your office and service settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Drew Locher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439820317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439820315\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Productivity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/09\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 95","brand":"Drew Locher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935007277311,"sku":"9781439820315","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8cacebaa-2d2d-49e3-b170-60d26322081d.jpg?v=1681417311","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lean-office-and-service-simplified-drew-locher-9781439820315","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}