Books by John Black

The concept of lean production is not new, but the challenges of dramatic change management often stymie business leaders trying to put lean operations into place. This volume offers a roadmap for putting into place the strategy and tactics managers need to make lean work and move their organizations towards a world-class production system.

A comprehensive introduction describing changes in the condition and tenure of housing in the post-war period, and contrasts the massive investment in house building and improvement with allegations that conditions are deteriorating.