Brian J. Carroll
Performance Improvement Consulting Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

ISBN: 978-0-8493-0532-0, December 2007, 456 pp.

Based on the author's years of practical experience, this book presents a project management methodology that integrates strategy, people, process, IT, and Lean to manage the project implementation of a Virtual Lean Enterprise. Employing a conversational tone, it demonstrates the need to connect Lean performance with IT to achieve maximum Lean benefits, then discusses the best business process methodologies and ways to integrate them, including a Lean tool kit that requires participation from all departments of an organization.

• Presents a strategy for ERP project managers dealing with Chinese-based manufacturing
• Covers new developments such as e-kanban and RFID
• Features a case study of the Lean Commerce system implemented by Toyota North America