Recommended Books and Links

Below is a curated list of books and online resources that will deepen your understanding of lean manufacturing. Some classic, some newer, some lean-but-not-lean. Whether you are a lean newbie, re-starting or sustaining, there is something for you.

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These recommendations are the personal opinion of LEANpronto and LEANpronto is not compensated or supported or sponsored by any of these resources.

LEAN Websites (more advanced lean resources)

• www.VisualWorkplace.com

• www.LeanProduction.com

• www.LeanAcademy.com

• www.GembaKaizen.com

LEAN Basics

• Everything I Learned about LEAN I Learned in First Grade (xxxxx, 2020). This is the best, most basic introduction to LEAN principles I've read. Maybe a little cheezy in parts but I have used it for years with managers and production workers and have found that this introduction to LEAN concepts makes my efforts easier to understand.

• The Goal (xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 19xx)

  • The original LEAN novel that begat/started/mothered many others. A great story of recognizing waste and improving flow and balancing lines.

LEAN Intermediate

• LEAN Production Simplified (xxxxxxxxxx, 2000). My go to resource when looking for answers or reminders about LEAN concepts. Well laid out inits order and chapter summaries with easy-to-follow

• Today and Tomorrow (Henry Ford, xxxx)

• The 7th Why (LEANpronto, 2027). And you thought there were only five. Coming soon!

LEAN-But-Not-LEAN

• Crucial conversations - this will be necessary skills for handling those resistant to change. See Also "Influencer" and most any other book, article or website by Crucial cc (www.crucailxxxxx.com)

• Atomic Habits

• Faster Stronger Better