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An MBA-level toolkit in hours, not years. Business today moves fast — global, digital, and competitive. Traditional MBAs are valuable, but not everyone has the time or resources for two years of study. What professionals need instead is clarity, structure, and practical tools they can use immediately. The 500-Minute MBA is the capstone of Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman’s acclaimed Mini-MBA Series. It brings together everything from the earlier books and expands your learning into 60 advanced, case-driven lessons across six key areas: Leadership & Coaching – Emotional intelligence, ...

From Hazard Prediction to Lean Safety Excellence in the Age of Industry 4.0 Workplace safety is no longer just about compliance—it's about prediction, prevention, and continuous improvement. In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Soliman, industrial engineering professor and author of over 100 books, explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming occupational health and safety. From computer vision detecting PPE violations, to predictive analytics forecasting risks, to digital twins simulating accident scenarios, this book shows how organizations can shift from reactive safety to ...

In today’s competitive industrial landscape, downtime is costly — not just in money, but in reputation, customer trust, and operational efficiency. The future of maintenance lies in harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to move from reactive fixes to predictive insight and prescriptive action. In this groundbreaking guide, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — engineer, professor, and industry consultant — takes you on a practical journey into the world of AI-driven maintenance. You’ll discover how to transform operational data into actionable intelligence, reduce ...

Discover how Lean thinking can transform your software projects. In this practical and insightful guide, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman brings the proven principles of Lean to the world of software development. Whether you’re managing large-scale enterprise applications or agile startup teams, this book will show you how to eliminate waste, optimize flow, and deliver real customer value—faster. Inside you’ll learn: The 7 wastes of software development—and how to eliminate them How to apply Value Stream Mapping to uncover bottlenecks Techniques for empowering teams, reducing handoffs, ...

Poka-yoke is a Japanese word that means "error-proofing". It involves using simple and cheap tools to help workers avoid making mistakes in their work. These devices prevent errors like using the wrong parts, forgetting to put in a part, or installing a part the wrong way. In simpler words, in Japanese, "poka" means making a mistake by accident, and "yoke" means stopping or avoiding the mistake. Have you ever wondered why Japanese cars are known for being reliable. Even cars that are 20 years old can still run well and keep up with the newest and top cars in the automobile industry. This is...

Lean Finance for Managers: How to Connect Numbers with Flow Transforming Financial Numbers into Lean Insights for Better Flow and Performance By Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman Most managers struggle with financial reports. The numbers are too complex, too abstract, and often disconnected from real business performance. Traditional accounting hides the truth about flow, waste, and customer value. This book changes that. Lean Finance for Managers shows you how to connect financial numbers with Lean principles so you can see your business more clearly and make better decisions. Written in plain ...

Most people think of TPS as a set of tools. But it’s much more than that. The Toyota Production System (TPS) is not just a framework for factories — it’s a Thinking Production System rooted in leadership, purpose, and principles that drive excellence across any industry. In this clear and insightful guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman cuts through the misconceptions to show what TPS really is — and what it isn’t. You’ll discover: Why TPS is a mindset, not a manual How TPS applies to any industry, not just automotive The principles and values that make up the Toyota Way Why stable ...

Unlock the power of Lean thinking to transform your maintenance operations into a streamlined, value-driven system that delivers maximum uptime, reduced costs, and sustainable results. Lean Maintenance is your comprehensive guide to applying Lean principles in the maintenance environment. Whether you manage a manufacturing plant, utilities network, transport fleet, or healthcare facility, this book provides practical strategies, tools, and real-world examples to help you: Standardize and Simplify — Develop clear, repeatable maintenance procedures that eliminate waste and ensure ...

The purpose of this book is to present a set of guidelines to be used in the application of lean strategy principles and tools in modern organizations. This book aim is to highlight the potential role played by lean strategy tools for strategic planning and strategic management in the reference to the Hoshin Kanri policy deployment system. This book discusses several themes driven and concluded from Toyota that are required to deploy strategies and align goals. The book highlights the potential for the Hoshin Kanri deployment process in manufacturing environments. It emphasizes the ...

In an era of automation, the human touch still leads the way. As smart factories evolve and artificial intelligence takes center stage, many organizations are asking: Do we still need leaders walking the shop floor? This book answers with a resounding yes. "How AI Can’t Replace the Gemba Walk" explores why physical presence, observation, and human connection remain irreplaceable — even in the age of Industry 4.0. Rooted in Lean thinking and the Toyota Production System (TPS), this book dives into: What the Gemba really is — and why it matters more than ever The strengths and limits of...

Master FMEA in the Age of AI — From Fundamentals to Cutting-Edge Risk Management Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) has been the gold standard for preventing failures in design, manufacturing, and service for decades. But the rules have changed. In today's world of Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, and real-time data, FMEA is evolving into a living, dynamic process — and this book shows you how to master it. In The Complete FMEA Handbook, best-selling author Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — known for Practical Guide to FMEA and Risk Assessment Using FMEA — delivers the ...

Three women. One orphanage. A story stitched from silence and rewritten by love. Salma sews by day and survives by night — burdened by a father who sees her as nothing but a paycheck. When she finds quiet strength working under a man who once hated her family, she discovers that healing sometimes comes in unexpected forms. Mona is the achiever — polished, driven, deeply grateful to the man who once lifted her from nothing. But when ambition knocks, she finds herself torn between the life she's built and the love that built her. Nour is beautiful, haunted, and dangerously misunderstood. ...

Mastering CVT Transmissions is your complete guide to understanding, maintaining, and repairing modern continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Written by Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, an international expert in Lean Maintenance, reliability, and automotive systems, this book combines deep technical knowledge with real-world experience. 📌 What you'll find inside: Clear explanations of how CVTs work, compared with manual, automatic, and dual-clutch (DCT) systems. Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices to extend transmission life. Hands-on procedures for fluid ...

Discover how Kanban has evolved from Toyota’s legendary production floors to digital workflows, Agile software teams, and AI-driven supply chains. This second edition bridges timeless Lean principles with modern applications, showing how Pull, Flow, and Waste Elimination can transform any organization—manufacturing, healthcare, or knowledge work. Inside this edition, you will learn: How Pull systems differ from Push and why Flow is critical. Kanban applications in healthcare, digital supply chains, and Agile software development. How AI and predictive analytics can optimize ...

Unlock the hidden potential of your engine with nitrous oxide (NOS) systems, one of the most powerful and precise performance enhancers available. This volume provides a comprehensive, engineering-focused guide to safely installing, tuning, and optimizing nitrous systems for maximum performance and reliability. Understand the science of nitrous oxide and how it interacts with modern engines. Learn advanced tuning strategies that integrate nitrous with fuel management, forced induction, and ECU control. Explore reinforced engine components, thermal management, and safety protocols to prevent...

You don’t need two years in business school to think like an MBA. What you need are the right frameworks, simple explanations, and real-world case studies — delivered clearly and practically. The 50-Minute MBA is the second volume in Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman’s acclaimed Mini-MBA Series. Building on the quick lessons of The 5-Minute MBA, this book takes you deeper into 40 essential MBA topics — each designed to be read in under 10 minutes and paired with exercises that turn insight into action. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Lead with impact by building trust, clarity, and ...

In today’s manufacturing world, productivity and efficiency are more critical than ever. This Enhanced Edition of the bestselling Simplifying Overall Equipment Effectiveness provides an updated, practical guide to understanding and applying OEE—now enriched with modern case studies and insights into Automation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This book simplifies OEE by breaking it down into its three core elements—Availability, Performance, and Quality—and explains how to measure, analyze, and improve them. Building on the proven foundations of Lean and the Toyota Way, ...

Pull production starts where most systems end — with the customer. Unlike traditional production where products are pushed into the market hoping someone will buy, pull production begins by listening to what is actually needed — how much, when, and where. In this clear and practical guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman explains how pull systems work, how they reduce overproduction, and how they connect to Just-in-Time (JIT) as part of Toyota’s lean philosophy. You’ll learn: How downstream steps signal upstream steps for what is needed Why pull is the opposite of "make-to-stock" thinking ...

Master the full depth of the Toyota Production System (TPS) with this essential guidebook series—Books 7 to 17, bundled in one powerful collection. Designed for lean practitioners, managers, engineers, and students of operations excellence, this box set explores the foundational principles that transformed Toyota into the most efficient automaker in the world. Rooted in just-in-time (JIT) and jidoka (built-in quality), TPS is much more than a manufacturing tool—it’s a philosophy of continuous improvement, flow, and respect for people. This book set breaks down Toyota’s 13 core ...

Unlike traditional PdM books that dive deeply into a single technique, this guide covers Extended PdM Methodologies in one practical volume. It explores not only classical methods such as vibration, thermal, and oil analysis, but also advanced and less common approaches including motor current analysis, wear debris, partial discharge, pressure, and efficiency monitoring. Rather than replacing specialist handbooks, this book focuses on how to integrate multiple PdM techniques with sensors, industrial data, and AI/ML tools to design Industry 4.0–ready predictive maintenance systems. Inside,...