TY - BOOK AU - Baker,William H. AU - Rolfes,Kenneth D. TI - Lean for the long term: sustainment is a myth, transformation is reality SN - 9781482257168 (paperback) AV - HD58.9 .B3434 2015 U1 - 658.4/06 23 KW - Cost control KW - Industrial management KW - Organizational change KW - Organizational effectiveness KW - Total quality management KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General KW - bisacsh KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture KW - Print books KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "This book uses the operating experience and research of the authors who have been deeply involved in leading Lean Transformations and sustaining the gains in an ever-changing world. It explores the effects of cultural and business shifts on the fragile nature of a Lean culture. Using clear, simple language, it offers guidance and advice to senior executives coming into a new job, board members when searching for a new leader, and Lean practitioners experiencing shifts beyond their control"-- ER -