Books by Larry E. Fast

Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence, Second Edition outlines a comprehensive, proven process for delivering world-class performance while also creating the right culture through leadership, mentoring, and hourly employee involvement. While most books on continuous improvement focus on specific tools and methods, this book details a top-down strategy and proven process that Lean leaders can use to implement and sustain manufacturing excellence. It outlines a clear pathway to excellence via the 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence and provides a method for tracking progress.