Books

"The Factory That Remembers" is a fast-paced, cinematic business novel that blends drama, leadership, and Lean transformation. Inspired by classics like The Goal and The Phoenix Project, this story reimagines operational excellence as a human journey—where every process has a story, every machine has a memory, and every decision counts.

Drawing from real-world case studies—from hospitals battling pandemics to factories hit by supply chain shocks—this book is both practical and visionary.This is not just a book about surviving chaos. It's about transforming it into an opportunity for growth.

How Lean principles can radically improve public sector services and educational institutions. Through clear explanations, practical strategies, and real-world case studies, this book reveals how tools like Kanban, Takt Time, Heijunka, and Continuous Flow can eliminate waste, improve service delivery, and bring agility to rigid bureaucracies.

Revolutionize Your HR: From Cost Center to Strategic PowerhouseAre you tired of HR being seen as just an admin function? This groundbreaking guide reimagines human resources through the lens of lean thinking, data-driven decision-making, and smart recruitment.

Inspired by Lean systems used in engineering and business, this book applies proven methods to help families create calm, clarity, and flow—without becoming robotic or rigid.

Gemba Walks nach dem Toyota-PrinzipDer Ort, an dem Führung gelehrt und gelernt wirdWarum sind manche Unternehmen dauerhaft erfolgreich, während andere trotz guter Strategien scheitern?Die Antwort findet sich oft nicht im Besprechungsraum, sondern am Gemba – dem Ort, an dem die tatsächliche Arbeit stattfindet.In diesem praxisnahen Buch zeigt Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, wie Toyota Gemba Walks nutzt, um Führungskräfte zu entwickeln, Mitarbeiter zu fördern, Probleme sichtbar zu machen und eine Kultur der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung aufzubauen.

Compressed air is the most expensive utility in every factory — yet it is also the most wasted. This book reveals the hidden losses that silently drain 20–45% of energy from your system. Through practical diagnostics, real case studies, and proven strategies.

To make sure that the production team members on the assembly line always have the parts and tools they need to complete their tasks, Toyota has put all the systems and support personnel in place. If you visit one of their assembly factories, you can see this for yourself. Although patients are more essential, it can be argued that Toyota invests significantly more in its front-line staff than many hospitals do. Toyota enables team members to concentrate on their tasks and the truck in front of them, resulting in greater outcomes and overall happiness.

One of the most important things to consider in lean manufacturing is takt time. This is the rate at which customers want a certain group of products to be produced by one step in the manufacturing process. Takt time is a number that tells us how much time we have to make each item that the customer wants.

Tired of living in a constant rush, where urgent tasks always push aside what truly matters? This e-book shows you how to apply proven operational excellence tools to manage your life, make decisions with less stress, and turn even your most ambitious goals into reality. Follow an engaging journey alongside the book’s characters and discover how to transform daily chaos into a system that works for you.

As smart factories evolve and artificial intelligence takes center stage, many organizations are asking: Do we still need leaders walking the shop floor? This book answers with a resounding yes.

Part of Lean Foundations & Advanced AI Applications SeriesWhether you're in healthcare, government, education, or manufacturing, AI-Powered Lean helps you reimagine how value is created—and how waste is eliminated—with the aid of intelligent tools.

You don’t need to be an engineer to improve work. You don’t need a factory, fancy charts, or a Japanese dictionary. You just need a better way to think.In this practical and easy-to-follow guide, bestselling author Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman demystifies Lean thinking for professionals in non-technical roles — HR, finance, healthcare, education, government, and more. Whether you work in an office, a classroom, or behind a screen, Lean for Non-Engineers shows how to spot inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve everyday processes without jargon or complexity.

Are you tired of inefficiencies, wasted time, and missed opportunities slowing down your startup or small business? Lean for Startups and Small Businesses gives you the tools, strategies, and mindset to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and create processes that actually work.

This practical guide demystifies Lean thinking and shows how to apply its powerful principles to any project—whether you're in IT, construction, healthcare, marketing, or the nonprofit sector. With real-world case studies, hands-on tools, and clear frameworks, this book bridges the gap between theory and action.