James P. Womack
Gemba Walks
- ISBN 13:
- 9781934109380
- author:
- James P. Womack
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 313
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 14.6 x 22.2 cm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gemba Walks by James P. Womack offers insights into 30 years of lean management and its current state. In this second edition, Womack reflects on his experiences visiting companies to observe how people create value, sharing practical guidance for leaders to realize the full benefits of a lean system. The book explores lean principles, including the importance of tools like "go see", "ask why", and "show respect". Womack also assesses the long-term prospects for lean and its application in areas such as government and healthcare. With 12 new essays, readers will gain a deeper understanding of lean thinking and practice. This collection of essays provides a range of perspectives on lean management, from its origins to its ongoing relevance. By reading Gemba Walks, you'll gain a better understanding of the principles that underpin this fundamental approach to creating value in work.
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