Lean Enterprise Systems Using IT for Continuous Improvement

Learn how Lean IT can help companies deliver better customerservice and value Lean Enterprise Systems effectively demonstrates how the techniquesderived from Lean Manufacturing, combined with the thoughtfulapplication of information technology, can help all enterprisesimprove business performance and add significant value for theircustomers. The author also demonstrates how the basic concepts ofLean Manufacturing can be applied to create agile and responsiveLean IT. The book is divided into three parts that collectively explore howpeople, processes, and technology combine forces to facilitatecontinuous improvement: * Part One: Building Blocks of the Lean Enterprise sets forth theessentials of Lean. Readers discover where, when, and how Lean ITadds substantial value to the Lean Enterprise through integratedprocesses of planning, scheduling, execution, control, and decisionmaking across the full spectrum of operations. * Part Two: Building Blocks of Information Systems explores theprimary components of an enterprise information system and howthese components may be integrated to improve the flow ofinformation supporting value streams. Readers learn how informationsystems help organize and deliver knowledge when and where it'sneeded. * Part Three: Managing Change with IT demonstrates how the skillfulcombination of process and information technology improvementsempowers people to continuously improve the Lean Enterprise.Readers develop the skills to exploit emerging informationtechnology tools and change management methods, crafting a Lean ITframework-reducing waste, complexity, and lead time-while addingmeasurable value. Executives, managers, and improvement teams across a broad range ofindustries, as well as IT professionals, can apply the techniquesdescribed in this publication to improve performance, add value,and create competitive advantage. The book's clear style andpractical focus also makes it an excellent textbook for upper-levelundergraduate and graduate courses in business, operationsmanagement, and business information systems.