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Reading - Essential Books for your IPM Library |
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Interested in exploring the thinking and philosophies that have contributed
to the development of
Integrated Process Management?
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Factory
Physics
Wallace J. Hopp
This technical book is a scientific
examination of what makes factories
work. It includes a history and analysis
of improvement strategies from the last
25 years. Used as a text book at some
universities, this is a must-read for
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The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
Using a social systems context, this book
is full of insights for leaders accountable for organizational
change initiatives.
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The Goal
Eliyahu M. Goldratt
A must-read that directly
challenges traditional ways of thinking about throughput,
cost, and inventory through the introduction of the principles
of the Theory of Constraints. |
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Visual Systems
Gwendolyn Galsworth
An excellent integration of 5S and Visual
Systems, this book is full of great examples of
visual systems. It provides a clear and simple guiding
methodology.
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Apollo
Root Cause Analysis
Dean L. Gano
A simple and straightforward method
for root cause analysis of event-based
problems. A great thinking skill for
all levels in an organization!
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Good
to Great
Jim Collins
Leadership lessons from companies that
have made the leap from good to great.
Attention is given to the importance
of well-designed performance measures
in providing clear and consistent direction. |
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New Rational Manager
Charles Higgins Kepner
A classic! A primer on four proven
thinking skills for managers. They
are Situation Appraisal,
Problem Analysis, Decision
Analysis, and Potential Problem
Analysis. The fundamentals never
change.
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Understanding Variation
Donald J. Wheeler
What being "data-driven" means
and why and how to get there. This book
builds a case for why statistical literacy
is required for managers. It teaches how
to get the most out of data.
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