The New Lean Pocket Guide

The New Lean Pocket Guide is designed for use as a convenient, quick reference as you learn and implement lean manufacturing tools and techniques. It provides valuable insight into the nuances of lean. You can put your finger on any entry within a matter of seconds! And it is most definitely meant for the shop floor!

Find the right tool for the right lean initiative by using the:
Table of Contents providing the listing of tools, techniques, and supporting documentation in alphabetical order.
Lean Tool Usage Matrix organizing the lean tools and concepts relative to various aspects of lean implementation. For instance, if you are working on page xi and xii determining customer demand, you would be referencing buffer and safety stock, cycle time, etc.
Waste Audit providing guidelines for the team to ask questions regarding waste relative to their value stream.
Glossary providing a definition of the various lean tools and concepts.

This new version includes digital photos of lean practices for many of the topics. Over 30 photos have been placed through this guide to allow you further insight into the application of that particular tool. We have also included a chapter on Lean Office and Six Sigma. Most importantly, due to your suggestions, we have included a Waste Audit and a Glossary of lean terms.