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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 ...

Kaizen is not just about fixing processes — it's about growing people. Continuous improvement, or Kaizen, means making small, steady changes to make things flow better, work smoother, and serve customers more effectively. At its core, it’s not just a method — it’s a mindset. Yet many organizations misunderstand PDCA — treating it as a mechanical cycle for process improvement, while ignoring the development of the people behind the process. In this powerful and insightful book, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman shows how true Kaizen and PDCA must go hand in hand: improving the system and ...

Changeover—the process of switching a line or machine from producing one product to another—may seem routine, but it has a huge impact on efficiency, cost, and competitiveness. Every minute spent preparing machines, adjusting tools, or setting up for the next product is lost production time. During this period, equipment sits idle while labor costs continue, creating one of the most overlooked forms of waste in manufacturing. In industries such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods, where frequent product variation is the norm, changeover speed determines flexibility and ...

Why Do 70% of Lean Transformations Fail? And What Can You Do to Avoid Becoming One of Them? This book reveals the most overlooked reasons companies fail to achieve and sustain success with Lean—and more importantly, what to do instead. Whether you’re a CEO, improvement leader, or frontline manager, you'll discover: Why Lean is not just a toolkit, and how copying tools leads to failure The role of leadership behavior and culture in sustaining results How Toyota built Lean on deep human development, not quick fixes Practical steps to develop leaders, align teams, and embed improvement ...

How do you create a culture where improvement happens every day — not just during special projects? The secret lies in two simple patterns: Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata. In this concise and practical guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman breaks down Toyota’s habit-building system for daily progress and leadership development. You’ll learn: How to set challenging goals and move toward them step-by-step How leaders coach thinking patterns — not just give answers How to turn PDCA into a daily, structured habit Why building routines ("kata") is more effective than just teaching tools How ...

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 ...

At first, Taiichi Ohno, who helped create the Toyota Production System, didn't want to write it down because he was afraid people would only pay attention to the tools and theories. When he finally wrote it down, he described it as a house because a house can be considered as a system. If you remove any supports holding up the roof, the roof and everything connected to it will fall down. One of the students of Ohno said that Toyota made a mistake when they named it the Toyota Production System. Instead, Toyota should have named it the Thinking Production System because the main purpose was ...

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 ...

Unlock the Full Power of Ultrasound for Industrial Maintenance — From Basics to AI-Driven Predictive Strategies Ultrasound isn’t just for medicine — it’s one of the most powerful tools in industrial condition monitoring. In this Enhanced Edition of Ultrasound Analysis for Condition Monitoring, you’ll discover clear, step-by-step guidance to detect problems earlier, cut maintenance costs, and improve plant safety — without relying on guesswork. Whether you’re a maintenance technician, reliability engineer, or plant manager, this book equips you with: Fundamentals made simple ...

Lean Parenting: How to Raise Calmer, Smarter, More Independent Kids with Less Stress Are you overwhelmed by modern parenting chaos—shouting, clutter, reminders, and nonstop schedules? Lean Parenting offers a smarter path. Inspired by Lean systems used in engineering and business, this book applies proven methods to help families create calm, clarity, and flow—without becoming robotic or rigid. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Use visual tools like Kanban boards to eliminate nagging Build self-motivated children using “pull, not push” strategies Fight perfectionism with “minimum ...

This book proposes a new vision for security management in modern residential cities by applying Toyota's proven methodologies—Gemba, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, Standardized Work, and Visual Management—within urban security systems. By aligning strategic goals, standardizing operations, and involving real-time field assessments, we advocate for a holistic transformation that addresses organizational, technical, and human dimensions of safety. "Lean Security Management in Gated Communities: Applying Toyota Principles to Urban Safety" In an era where safety is a growing concern in residential ...

You don’t need to be an engineer to improve work. You don’t need a factory, fancy charts, or a Japanese dictionary. You just need a better way to think. In this practical and easy-to-follow guide, bestselling author Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman demystifies Lean thinking for professionals in non-technical roles — HR, finance, healthcare, education, government, and more. Whether you work in an office, a classroom, or behind a screen, Lean for Non-Engineers shows how to spot inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve everyday processes without jargon or complexity. Inside, you’ll ...

Many people mistakenly view Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) as simply a process improvement cycle—ignoring the human element that makes it truly effective. While PDCA is designed to enhance processes, improving the workflow alone is not enough. Without developing and coaching your people, even the best process improvements are at risk of slipping back to old habits. True continuous improvement requires building a culture where employees understand, embrace, and manage the new methods. By training your team in the principles of PDCA, you ensure that improvements are sustained, knowledge is ...

Discover how Toyota's powerful Lean principles can transform the world of healthcare. Toyota Healthcare: 7+1 Types of Waste explores how the proven concepts behind the Toyota Production System (TPS) can be applied to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations to improve patient care, eliminate inefficiencies, and support frontline staff. Lean healthcare focuses on reducing waste, enhancing patient outcomes, and lowering operational costs. By engaging everyone—from physicians and nurses to administrative staff and executives—this approach seeks to remove anything that does not add ...

Lean is not just about tools, boards, and processes—it is about people. In today's fast-changing world, true success comes from building a culture where individuals, teams, and leaders grow together. This book explores the human side of Lean, offering practical lessons on how to shape mindsets, habits, and behaviors that drive sustainable excellence. Drawing on real stories from Toyota's transformation journey, combined with modern practices and cultural insights, this book shows you how to: Understand the foundations of Lean culture and why it matters more than ever. Inspire people to ...

Unlock the Thinking Behind Toyota’s Global Success What if you could lead your organization with the same clarity, discipline, and purpose that built the Toyota empire? This powerful 6-in-1 guidebook walks you through the core principles of the Toyota Production System—not just the tools, but the philosophy and leadership thinking behind them. Ideal for executives, managers, coaches, and lean practitioners, this book offers deep insights into how Toyota creates strategic alignment, empowers frontline workers, and sustains continuous improvement. 🚗 Inside, you'll discover: Hoshin ...

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 ...

The real purpose of 5S is more than just cleaning up once. The 5S method helps to make standards that show problems, keep things stable so we can make small improvements, reduce waste, make a focused and organized workplace, and work together to keep getting better. Visual Thinking describes the 5S system as creating a work environment that is easy to understand, organized, and always getting better.

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 synergy between Heijunka and SMED to achieve true production leveling. In today's fast-paced manufacturing environment, the ability to adapt quickly while maintaining efficiency is a game-changer. Linking Heijunka and SMED demonstrates how reducing changeover times (SMED) directly enables the practice of Heijunka—production leveling—the cornerstone of Lean manufacturing. In this practical guide, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, author of Toyota Production System Concepts: SMED – How to Do a Quick Changeover and Heijunka: The Leveling Art of the Japanese Auto Industry, ...