The New Lean Pocket Guide XL Spiral-bound – August 4, 2006

This spiral bound handbook is small enough and inexpensive enough to really warrant wide distribution within a company. The sections are concisely written and provide good, step-by-step instructions for using the tools it contains. This is exactly the type of information that should be widely available to staff members because who knows better than the people doing the work what could be improved. Knowing what could be improved is only half the battle though, a plan of action that is feasible is required to transform idle talk into cost-savings and improved quality.This book provides those plans of action. It can help anyone who can take the time to read 3 or 4 pages to figure out a method to actually accomplish improvements rather than just talk about it over lunch with co-workers. I found this little guide takes much of the resistance out of change because everyone can see in a few pages how and why things are going to be done rather than just having management dictate changes to be made. Of course the people in charge of overseeing the process of value added changes should read further on the subjects contained inside this guide. For everyone else though this is a handy cheat-sheet that can be used to help explain different aspects of lean in a down to earth manner. Lean is something that is best tackled in small bites, eliminating waste here and streamlining process there on a daily basis and that sort of commitment requires a handy reference tool that doesn't require week long classes or chapters of reading to accomplish something. This guide gives you tools that can get results.I ran across a few spelling/grammar errors that keep me from giving 5 stars but nothing show-stopping.

This is such a great book for a team who is starting (or continuing) a lean journey, as a training and reference tool. I still use it as a reference in my job, though I am the "lean expert" in my group. Very simple and easy to read, while still giving a good overview of all the most common lean tools.

Just starting to learn the ways of lean so this is a great publication to have for a quick reference. Not as in depth as others but will help you to jog your memory of what you've already learned. I past small portions to our shop floor so they aren't overwhelmed. Very helpful.

I love pocket guides and The New Lean Pocket Guide is no exception. As a lean manufacturing professional who is constantly referring to various lean tools, this is a nice compact place to keep references to the methods and techniques that I use. Additionally, the construction is such that this small book can take repeated use without wearing out quickly.

Used this book for years and wore mine out, needed to replace. Awesome book.

One of my favorite books. This guid is download to my iphone and ipad. It is a very quick reference guide.Definitely purchase.

I was impressed on how quick this book was shipped as i needed it for a class i was taking, cheap but reliable!!

It's a very nice solutions if you want to learn all the tools in Lean Management in a while. Fast and easy! Recommended.

Simple, Succinct but very effective book to help you navigate the Lean Concepts.

Fantastic

The best book to Learn Lean Tools in short time.