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Hymns to the Goddess & Hymn to Kali
0The Hindu goddess Kali, the fierce protector, is one of the many facets of the goddess that this book explores. Translating and explaining hymns to these gods, scholar Sir John Woodroffe provides insights into Hindu customs and beliefs.
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Identifying Waste on the shopfloor
0“Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor” simplifies the concepts and tools needed to identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing. With clear illustrations and examples, it complements 5S, TPM, and other lean tools, making it an essential resource for building a lean operation.
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Ignite
0A Practical Approach by N.C. Sridharan, a management consultant and Neurolinguistic programming trainer, offers over 200 actionable strategies to maximize resource utilization. This concise and informative guide empowers individuals, from students to senior management, to overcome time constraints and achieve their full potential.
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Implementing Lean Converting Waste to Profit
0“Implementing Lean: Converting Waste to Profit” explores Lean implementation methods, including line balancing and Lean in office and machine shops. It provides practical solutions and recommendations for securing management buy-in.
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Inside the Mind of Toyota
0“Inside the Mind of Toyota” explores the fundamental management principles behind Toyota’s enduring success. Satoshi Hino provides a detailed analysis of Toyota’s management system, urging readers to learn and surpass Toyota’s strengths.
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Integrated Management Systems
0This book advocates for Integrated Management Systems (IMS) to streamline compliance with various standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000. An IMS saves money and improves efficiency by eliminating redundant processes in training, documentation, and internal audits.
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Introduction to Quality Control
0This book is the English translation of a best-selling Japanese text on quality control, “Introduction to Quality Control” (3rd edition), by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa, a world-renowned quality expert. The original book was published by JUSE Press Ltd., the publishing arm of the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers.
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Introduction to Tantra Sastra
0Sir John Woodroffe’s “Introduction to Tantra Sastra” unlocks the door to the world of Tantra, a spiritual path often shrouded in mystery. Woodroffe, a scholar of Sanskrit and Hinduism, guides readers through Tantra’s philosophy, rituals, and practices, offering a clear introduction to this ancient path to enlightenment.
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Isopanisad
0A book explores the Isopanisad, a key Hindu text, focusing on its ideas of unity, connection, and finding truth. It explains ancient wisdom in a modern way, making it relevant for those seeking a spiritual path.
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It’s About Time
0In “It’s About Time: The Competitive Advantage of Quick Response Manufacturing,” Rajan Suri presents a clear and accessible method for implementing QRM strategies. This book highlights the significant impact of time on enterprises and offers practical insights for reducing lead times, improving quality, and cutting costs.
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Just-in-Time for Operators
0“Just-in-Time for Operators” provides a concise and practical guide to implementing JIT manufacturing. It introduces equipment operators, assembly workers, and frontline employees to the basic concepts, techniques, and benefits of JIT practices, using simple language and ample illustrations.
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Kaizen Advantage
0This book explores how leading companies in Japan’s Kanto region are using Kaizen techniques to improve, focusing on both manufacturing and service sectors. It’s based on research by the QC Circle Kanto branch.
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Kaizen Express
0Kaizen Express cuts through the noise, offering a step-by-step guide to Toyota Production System (TPS) fundamentals. Perfect for beginners or a quick refresher, it prioritizes hands-on learning for building a strong Lean foundation.
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Kaizen for Quick Changeover
0This book improves on Shingo’s SMED method, targeting faster changeovers with fewer workers. It provides an 8-step plan to minimize setup time in any production environment, focusing on optimizing lines and eliminating waste through low-cost kaizen. It also explores streamlining processes to reduce movement and searching.
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Kaizen for the Shop Floor
0“Kaizen for the Shopfloor” provides practical steps for conducting effective Kaizen events, making lean improvements accessible to frontline employees. This book is part of the Shingo Prize Winning Shopfloor Series, which offers clear, simple guidance on progressive shopfloor improvement techniques.
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Leadership Dharma
0“Leadership Dharma: Arjuna The Timeless Metaphor” by Raghu Ananthnarayanan sets up Arjuna as a metaphor for clarity, purpose, and moral decision-making in contemporary circumstances, applying the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to leadership issues. Suitable for leaders looking for historical wisdom that still has relevance today
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Leadership making lean a success
0This book bridges the gap in Lean leadership for Indian companies. It equips leaders at all levels with Western-style Lean principles and practical examples for successful implementation.
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Leading the lean enterprises transformation
0“Leading the Lean Enterprise Transformation, Second Edition” by George Koenigsaecker focuses on building a Lean culture, illustrating successful strategies with case histories. Updated with new information, it provides leadership tools and insights for effective Lean transformation.