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Review: 'Lean Thinking' by James Womack & Daniel Jones

In a few short decades, Toyota surpassed its competitors to become the largest and most successful automotive manufacturer in the world. This book is about how they did it.

Lean Thinking is an in-depth look at the core principles behind the Toyota Production System, one of the most efficient and streamlined manufacturing operations in history.

This book will teach you the basic concepts of lean production, as created and practiced by Toyota. You'll discover how to think like your customer, complete a Lean Thinking is a great conceptual overview of lean production principles. Understanding the subtle power of continuous improvement will help you improve the operations of any business, large or small.


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The Personal MBA

Master the Art of Business

A world-class business education in a single volume. Learn the universal principles behind every successful business, then use these ideas to make more money, get more done, and have more fun in your life and work.

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Josh Kaufman is an acclaimed business, learning, and skill acquisition expert. He is the author of two international bestsellers: The Personal MBA and The First 20 Hours. Josh's research and writing have helped millions of people worldwide learn the fundamentals of modern business.

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