What are the most essential Lean TQM books to read?

2 Lean Thinking

This book, written by James Womack and Daniel Jones, is another classic and bestseller on Lean TQM. The authors introduce the concept of lean thinking, which is a way of thinking and acting that focuses on creating value for the customer and eliminating waste in every process. They also describe the five steps of lean transformation: specify value, identify the value stream, make value flow, pull from customer demand, and pursue perfection. This book is a great introduction to the basic principles and practices of Lean TQM.

3 The Lean Toolbox

This book, written by John Bicheno and Matthias Holweg, is a comprehensive and practical guide to the tools and techniques of Lean TQM. It covers topics such as lean strategy, lean design, lean operations, lean supply chain, lean service, lean accounting, lean innovation, and lean sustainability. It also includes diagrams, checklists, templates, and examples to help you apply the tools in your own organization. This book is a useful reference for anyone who wants to implement and improve Lean TQM.

4 The Quality Toolbox

This book, written by Nancy R. Tague, is another valuable resource for the tools and techniques of Lean TQM. It covers over 100 quality tools, such as brainstorming, fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, control chart, FMEA, QFD, SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma. It also explains how to select, use, and interpret the tools for different quality situations and problems. This book is a handy guide for anyone who wants to enhance their quality skills and knowledge.

5 The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook

This book, written by Michael George, John Maxey, David Rowlands, and Mark Price, is a concise and portable guide to the tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma is a combination of Lean TQM and Six Sigma, which is a methodology for reducing variation and defects in any process. This book covers 70 tools for lean and six sigma improvement projects, such as value stream mapping, 5S, kaizen, DMAIC, SIPOC, and root cause analysis. This book is a perfect companion for anyone who wants to apply Lean Six Sigma in their organization.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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