We're putting together a list of books that we recommend if you really want to find out more about Lean, and improving your organisation's effectiveness & efficiency. With so many on the bookshelves to choose from, we want to make sure that only the best make it onto the list.
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The Manufacturing Institute helping manufacturers achieve best practice and optimise profits on the road to world class manufacturing standards. Manufacturing Advisory Service, formed in October 2008 to be the focus of practical assistance for North East manufacturers.
Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service, providing manufacturing firms of all sizes throughout Scotland with expert advice, one-to-one support, training and events.
The Lean Enterprise Academy the 'do tank' dedicated to pushing forward the frontiers of lean and to spreading lean to every kind of organization.
The Lean Enterprise Institute, publishes books, workbooks, and case studies, runs workshops and
conferences, and conducts research that help companies transform
themselves into lean enterprises, based on the principles of the Toyota
Business System.
SMED on Wikipedia (we wrote most of this, so we feel confident in linking to it!)
John Henry's SMED Page dedicated to reducing changeover times for packaging, assembly, molding, extrusion, stamping and other manufacturing processes. John's the guywe recommend you call if you're in the USA and want SMED services.
British Quality Foundation - Europe's largest corporate membership organisation promoting performance improvement and excellence.
