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Standard work is the foundation of the Toyota Production System — the discipline that balances stability with continuous improvement. But until now, most books have focused only on Toyota’s factory floor. This enhanced edition expands the scope, showing how standard work applies not only in manufacturing, but also in healthcare, banking, IT, logistics, knowledge work, and digital workplaces. What’s new in this edition: ✅ Expanded explanations of takt time, cycle time, and standard work documents. ✅ New leadership insights — how gemba walks, coaching kata, and layered process ...

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 age where artificial intelligence is redefining industries and automation is reshaping careers, one truth remains: you can't lead tomorrow with yesterday's mindset. The Digital Mindset Shift is your roadmap to staying relevant, resilient, and results-driven in the age of intelligent machines. Written by systems engineering expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, this book doesn't just explain what's happening—it shows you how to think, decide, and lead differently. You'll learn how to unlearn obsolete habits, rewire your thinking for agility, and design human-centered, AI-augmented ...

Unlock the secrets to solving industrial challenges efficiently with Industrial Problem-Solving: Practical Tools and AI-Driven Methods for Engineers and Managers. This comprehensive guide equips professionals with actionable strategies, structured methodologies, and modern AI-powered techniques to identify, analyze, and eliminate process inefficiencies. Inside this handbook, you'll discover: Structured Problem-Solving Approaches: DMAIC (Six Sigma), A3 Problem Solving (Toyota), Design of Experiments (DOE), Kaizen, and more. Root Cause Analysis Tools: 5 Whys, Pareto Analysis, Fault Tree ...

What if working less is the smartest thing you can do? In The Lazy Engineer, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — engineer, educator, and productivity strategist — reveals how to How to Solve Complex Problems with Minimal Effort by applying industrial and systems thinking to your personal and professional life. This is not a book about being idle. It's about being efficient, intentional, and strategic — just like great engineers are trained to be. 🔹 Learn how to "engineer" your tasks to reduce wasted time and effort 🔹 Apply Lean Thinking, flow, and constraints theory to everyday ...

Stop Drowning in Meetings, Emails, and Workplace Chaos. Take Back Control of Your Day. In today’s work culture, being busy has replaced being productive. If your calendar is packed with meetings, your inbox is overflowing, and every day ends in last-minute "fire drills," this book is your rescue plan. “Surviving the Modern Workday” is a practical guide to mastering the three biggest productivity killers: pointless meetings, endless emails, and constant interruptions. With clear strategies and actionable systems, you’ll learn how to reclaim your time and focus—without burning out ...

Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s principle, Taylor said that industrial engineers should be the only ones who initiate, create, modify, adapt and improve the process. And workers should follow what the industrial engineers are ...

This enhanced edition transforms the classic guide into a complete modern reference for anyone involved in machinery health, reliability engineering, and predictive maintenance. Whether you are a maintenance engineer, reliability professional, or industrial manager, this book walks you from the core principles of vibration analysis to advanced AI-powered fault detection. The result is a clear, practical, and future-ready approach to keeping machines running at peak performance. What's New in the Enhanced Edition 2025: AI Integration: Learn how machine learning can detect faults weeks before...

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, ...

Unlock the Secret Factory Running Inside Your Business Beneath the surface of every organization lies a hidden world of inefficiency, delay, and missed opportunity—The Hidden Factory. In this groundbreaking book, engineer and productivity expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman exposes the unseen forces that silently drain your company’s time, money, and resources. Whether you're in manufacturing, services, or tech, this book reveals how invisible waste sneaks into daily operations and how to detect and eliminate it with surgical precision. Using real-world examples and proven systems ...

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, ...

Lean thinking has revolutionized manufacturing—but its power doesn't end there. In Lean in Government and Education, internationally recognized Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman takes readers beyond the factory floor to explore how Lean principles can radically improve public sector services and educational institutions. Through clear explanations, practical strategies, and real-world case studies, this book reveals how tools like Kanban, Takt Time, Heijunka, and Continuous Flow can eliminate waste, improve service delivery, and bring agility to rigid bureaucracies. Whether you're ...

What if your kitchen worked like a factory? Your laundry like a production line? Your morning like a well-run shift? In The Engineer’s Mind: Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking, bestselling author and Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the principles of engineering and Lean manufacturing can revolutionize the way we live — not just work. From cooking and cleaning to planning vacations and managing family life, Soliman turns everyday routines into case studies of flow, efficiency, and clarity. With humor, insight, and practical advice, each chapter applies ...

Operational Excellence isn't just for giants like Toyota. If you run a small business, you know how exhausting it can be to keep things running. Daily firefighting, unclear roles, repeated mistakes, and chaos are not signs of growth—they're signs of a broken system. This book brings the powerful principles of Operational Excellence down to earth. Designed specifically for small businesses, it offers simple, actionable strategies to help you: Build systems without suffocating flexibility Standardize without the bureaucracy Visualize your work and remove bottlenecks Empower your team to ...

A Lean Engineer’s Guide to Building Enduring Innovation Tesla vs. Toyota explores the two most influential automakers today—and reveals why speed and cutting-edge tech don't guarantee success on their own. Tesla revolutionizes with fully electric vehicles, direct-to-consumer sales, and bold autonomous features. Toyota dominates with its hybrid origins, mastery of the Toyota Production System (TPS), and steel-willed manufacturing excellence. This side-by-side comparison dives deep into: Powertrain strategy: EV purity vs. hybrid diversity Automation philosophy: “Move fast” futurism vs...

Tired of waiting for a handyman or spending too much on simple household repairs? Home Fix-It Handbook for Everyone gives you the confidence to solve common problems around your home—quickly, safely, and effectively. Written by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, an engineer, professor, and lifelong problem solver, this book combines professional skills with years of hands-on experience. From leaky faucets to minor electrical issues and small car fixes, every repair is explained in clear, step-by-step instructions, with practical tips that anyone can follow. Inside this handbook, you'll ...

The Essential Car Owner's Guide: Practical Tips, Smart Maintenance & Cost-Saving Insights By Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman Owning a car is more than just driving—it's about keeping it reliable, safe, and cost-efficient for years to come. In this comprehensive guide, Professor Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman shares practical advice every car owner should know, from routine maintenance and smart upgrades to avoiding costly dealer myths like "lifetime fluids." Inside this book, you'll discover: ✅ The truth about CVT and automatic gearbox oil—when to change it and how to avoid expensive ...

Unlock Workplace Excellence with 5S! Whether you are in manufacturing, services, or office environments, this practical guide will show you how to visualize, organize, and optimize your workplace for maximum efficiency. In this Second Edition, you'll discover: Step-by-step methods to implement the 5S methodology effectively. Modern insights on integrating AI and machine learning for smarter workplace audits. Practical tips for visual management, productivity improvement, and lean operations. Real-world examples, checklists, and templates to streamline your processes. Perfect for managers, ...

Unlock the power of an MBA in just 5 minutes a day — without the cost, stress, or years of study. The 5-Minute MBA delivers bite-sized, actionable lessons in leadership, strategy, finance, and growth — all simplified with Lean principles for smarter, faster decisions. Perfect for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and new managers, this book gives you the practical skills to think and act like an MBA graduate — in minutes, not years. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Lead teams with confidence using simple Lean-inspired practices. Turn strategy into action with easy, proven frameworks. ...

Thinking in Bottlenecks: The Engineering Mindset for Solving Anything Faster – A Systems Engineering Approach to Speed, Flow, and Breakthrough Solutions in Work and Life is your essential guide to unlocking performance through smarter systems thinking. What if your biggest obstacle isn't effort, but flow? In Thinking in Bottlenecks, engineer and productivity strategist Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the hidden constraints around you—and inside you—are the true culprits behind slow results, wasted effort, and stalled progress. Inspired by the legendary Theory of Constraints, ...