A Lean journey

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has released a new book, "Story of a Lean Journey."

By Plant Engineering Staff March 17, 2008

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has released a new book, “Story of a Lean Journey,” written by industry Consultant and principal of The Center for Lean Learning LLC, James K. Lewis.

This concise and reader-friendly business novel chronicles fictitious Allison Manufacturing Services’ “cultural and physical transition” from a small metal fabricator struggling to survive global competition to a world-class lean company.

For more information or to order the book ($23 for non-members), visit the SME site.