| Easier, Simpler, Faster: Systems Strategy for Lean It Contributor(s): Cunningham, Jean (Author), Jones, Duane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563273535 ISBN-13: 9781563273537 Publisher: Productivity Press OUR PRICE: $42.74 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: For your lean transformation to be successful, your IT system must support it! To enhance and sustain its lean journey, a company must implement information systems that fully support and enhance the lean initiative. In "Easier, Simpler, Faster: Systems Strategy for Lean IT," Jean Cunningham and Duane Jones introduce a case study of an actual lean implementation involving an IT system of a mid-size manufacturer, highlighting the IT issues that they faced during their lean transformation. This compelling book fully explains: What your company should do in regard to information systems as it implements lean.The changes that will be required in the information system to make it a partner with, rather than a barrier to, your company becoming a lean manufacturer and ultimately a lean enterprise.The opportunities that will arise for the information systems team to eliminate waste and apply lean principles in its own operations. This book will provide you with a broader vision as well as a path to what a lean system environment will look like for your company. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Computer Science - Computers | Information Technology |
| Dewey: 004.068 |
| LCCN: 2006102514 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6.38" W x 9.02" (0.92 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: To enhance and sustain its Lean journey, a company must implement information systems that fully support and enhance the Lean initiative. In Easier, Simpler, Faster: Systems Strategy for Lean IT, Jean Cunningham and Duane Jones introduce the case study of an actual Lean implementation involving the IT system of a mid-size manufacturer, highlighting the IT challenges that the manufacturer faced during the Lean transformation. Winner of a Shingo Prize, this book will provide you with a broader vision as well as a path to what a Lean system environment will look like for your company. |