Books by Chris (Harris Lean Systems Harris

Although there are many organizations that have implemented Lean production systems and become more profitable as a result, there can be a gap between what those organizations currently do and how they should plan for and profit from new business

Providing a fundamental understanding of the Lean enterprise production system, this book can help an organization translate its current Lean knowledge into a step-by-step methodology to win and launch new business. By developing the New Product Acquisition and Launch Portfolio presented in this book, readers can dramatically improve their ability to acquire new business and deliver products on time. Detailing how to achieve a successful new product launch through upfront planning, this book provides readers with the understanding to enhance efficiencies throughout the supply chain.

This book will detail Human Resources' role in a lean manufacturing transformation and guide it to develop a "Lean Thinking" workforce.

Efficient production is based on timely replenishment; therefore, dependable information flow is an absolute prerequisite to the successful implementation of lean production principles. This title details information flow from the end customer through materials control to the production floor.