LEAN Production: Implementing A World-Class System


Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Black, John R. Lean production : implementing a world-class system / John R. Black. 1st ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references.
TS155.B5246 2008
658.5 dc22
2008010927
Industrial Press, Inc.
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New York, NY 10018
First Edition, 2008
Sponsoring Editor: Suzanne Remore
Interior Text and Cover Design: Janet Romano
Developmental Editor: Robert Green
Copyright 2008 by Industrial Press Inc., New York. Printed in the United States of America.
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to all the workers at Boeing, who work hard and never give up. I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to you all. As described in this book, we have traveled far and learned much on our road to world-class production. All of us, together, made and continue to make that progress possible. And The Boeing Company that we have worked to change and improve is not just today's Boeing. It is a company that will last through all our lifetimes and those of our children as well.
About the Author
John R. Black is one of the nation's leading authorities on...