Beyond Lean A Revised Framework of Leadership and Continuous Improvement [Paperback]

This book by Peter B?ndek presents a strong case against the current practice ofbusiness operations improvement, basedon numerous studies from the business world as well as insights from the mostprestigious authors of the last fifty years. The author contests the applicability and indeed the relevance of the ToyotaProduction System and its spin-offs to the Western context, claiming that arevised approach is much better suited to taking our specific culturalconditions into account, while also combining increased transparency, speed, andsustainability of change with a robust value-creating capability. Dr. B?ndekargues that this approach can have a far-reaching impact on corporate culturesby offering an all-encompassing learning system, one that provides a morecoherent and actionable continuous improvement strategy than conventionalapproaches. The book offers an important guide to rethinking operationsmanagement, both in academia and business practice.

Part One.- 1. Whatis wrong with the current continuous improvement (CI) practice?.- 2. Whatis continuous improvement, and what is not.- 3. Strategiesof TPS/Lean implementation.- 4. TheToyota Way.- Part Two.- 5. Buildinga new framework.- 6. Anew framework.- 7. Conclusionand practical benefits.

Dr. Peter B?ndek is currently Executive Vice President at the Scandinavian based global operations consultant ManTec. He has been working in the productivity improvement business in various field and management positions for over 15 years. He holds a doctorate in philosophy.??

This book by Peter B?ndek presents a strong case against the current practice ofbusiness operations improvement, basedon numerous studies from the business world as well as insights from the mostprestigious authors of the last fifty years. The author contests the lÓË