This book presents both an overall framework and specific recommendations for advancing competitiveness, based on the MIT Lean Enterprise Models. It describes operational strategies, change management, the impact on workers, and management techniques. The book provides a picture of the lean company, outlines governing principles, identifies strategic goals, discusses risks, and emphasizes decision-making. Charts and diagrams illustrate the approach. The authors are consultants. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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James A. Jordan, Jr. is President of NGM Knowledge Systems, offering courses and other consulting services based on the NGM Project. He is an internationally known expert on Enterprise Integration who contributed to many of the initiatives that are presently shaping manufacturing.

Frederick J. Michel is co-founder and Executive Vice President of NGM Knowledge Systems. With more than forty years of experience in program management, product design, manufacturing, and product support, he also participated in the NGM Project. Michel is a board member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

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