Comments on: Start a Lean Library and Start Learning http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/ on lean culture, transformational leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:20:42 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Karthik Chandramouli http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Karthik Chandramouli Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:16:25 +0000 http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/#comment-154 The most practical of all Lean books I have read include the trilogy by Michel Baudin (Lean Assembly, Lean Logistics, and Working with Machines). The other practical series I recommend to everyone is from LEI, and covers Creating Continuous Flow (by Rick Harris, Chris Harris, and Earl Wilson), Making Materials Flow (by Mike Rother and Rick Harris), and Creating Level Pull (by Art Smalley). The most practical of all Lean books I have read include the trilogy by Michel Baudin (Lean Assembly, Lean Logistics, and Working with Machines).

The other practical series I recommend to everyone is from LEI, and covers Creating Continuous Flow (by Rick Harris, Chris Harris, and Earl Wilson), Making Materials Flow (by Mike Rother and Rick Harris), and Creating Level Pull (by Art Smalley).

]]> By: Boje http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Boje Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:34:27 +0000 http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/#comment-153 My recent additions to my Lean library include "Toyota Kata" by Mike Rother, "The Lean Manager" by Michael & Freddy Ballé and "Chasing the Rabbit" by Steven Spear. The first one is ground-breaking as I think no one has written about the fundamentals of Toyota's Success in such a clarity so far. "The Lean Manager" is a great novel and fun reading, as it offers deep insights in a real-life context. "Chasing the Rabbit" includes a lot of case studies and examples of successful and not-so-successful lean transformations and is definitively worth reading. I've bought a lot of books during the last months, but these are my favourites and I think everybody interested in the topic should have read them. Jamie, unfortunately I haven't read your book yet, but it's on top of my shopping list! My recent additions to my Lean library include “Toyota Kata” by Mike Rother, “The Lean Manager” by Michael & Freddy Ballé and “Chasing the Rabbit” by Steven Spear. The first one is ground-breaking as I think no one has written about the fundamentals of Toyota’s Success in such a clarity so far. “The Lean Manager” is a great novel and fun reading, as it offers deep insights in a real-life context. “Chasing the Rabbit” includes a lot of case studies and examples of successful and not-so-successful lean transformations and is definitively worth reading.

I’ve bought a lot of books during the last months, but these are my favourites and I think everybody interested in the topic should have read them.

Jamie, unfortunately I haven’t read your book yet, but it’s on top of my shopping list!

]]> By: Jamie Flinchbaugh http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Jamie Flinchbaugh Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:49:19 +0000 http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/#comment-151 Not a lot of people can get through The Haystack Syndrome, but The Goal is a must read for anyone in operations anywhere. The Tipping Point is great for building change. We actually use some of the research in teaching our Leading Lean course. Not a lot of people can get through The Haystack Syndrome, but The Goal is a must read for anyone in operations anywhere.

The Tipping Point is great for building change. We actually use some of the research in teaching our Leading Lean course.

]]> By: TIm McMahon http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-150 TIm McMahon Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:22:16 +0000 http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/#comment-150 Michael provides a very good list. I would also add The Goal, the Haystack Syndrome, and It's not Luck by Goldratt. Who Moved by Cheese, Fish, Gung Ho are also inspirational on cluture change and engaging people. The Tipping Point: How little things can make big difference by Gladwell is also another eye opeing read. Michael provides a very good list. I would also add The Goal, the Haystack Syndrome, and It’s not Luck by Goldratt. Who Moved by Cheese, Fish, Gung Ho are also inspirational on cluture change and engaging people. The Tipping Point: How little things can make big difference by Gladwell is also another eye opeing read.

]]> By: Jamie Flinchbaugh http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Jamie Flinchbaugh Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:43:06 +0000 http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/#comment-149 Thank you for sharing Michael. I'm certainly honored that you have included our book, The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean, in that list. Not that many people have read, or seem to like, Profit Beyond Measure. I consider it essential reading for true lean thinkers. I'm glad to see it part of your list. Thank you for sharing Michael. I’m certainly honored that you have included our book, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean, in that list.

Not that many people have read, or seem to like, Profit Beyond Measure. I consider it essential reading for true lean thinkers. I’m glad to see it part of your list.

]]> By: Michael Lombard http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Michael Lombard Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:32:01 +0000 http://jamieflinchbaugh.com/2009/11/start-a-lean-library-and-start-learning/#comment-148 Being from a non-traditional manufacturing industry (modular homebuilding), I didn't have many people to learn from in regards to Lean. For this reason, I was dependent upon books to develop my initial understanding of Lean. Of course books are not substitute for learning on the shopfloor, but they sure helped me in the beginning of my lean journey, and they continue to do so today. Here are some books that are on my bookshelf: First, I have the series of books written by Womack & Jones: Machine that Changed the World, Lean Thinking, & Lean Solutions. Second, I have the "Toyota" series of books written by Liker and others: Toyota Way, Toyota Way Fieldbook, Toyota People, Toyota Culture, and Toyota Product Development System. Third, I have a series of books written by Pascal Dennis: Andy & Me, Lean Production Simplified, and Getting the Right Things Done. Fourth, and probably my favorite group, is a group of books that aren't part of a series: Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean, Creating a Lean Culture, Profit Beyond Measure, and Gemba Kaizen. Being from a non-traditional manufacturing industry (modular homebuilding), I didn’t have many people to learn from in regards to Lean. For this reason, I was dependent upon books to develop my initial understanding of Lean. Of course books are not substitute for learning on the shopfloor, but they sure helped me in the beginning of my lean journey, and they continue to do so today. Here are some books that are on my bookshelf:

First, I have the series of books written by Womack & Jones: Machine that Changed the World, Lean Thinking, & Lean Solutions. Second, I have the “Toyota” series of books written by Liker and others: Toyota Way, Toyota Way Fieldbook, Toyota People, Toyota Culture, and Toyota Product Development System. Third, I have a series of books written by Pascal Dennis: Andy & Me, Lean Production Simplified, and Getting the Right Things Done. Fourth, and probably my favorite group, is a group of books that aren’t part of a series: Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean, Creating a Lean Culture, Profit Beyond Measure, and Gemba Kaizen.

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