Based on the author's three decades of teaching experience, this text introduces the Lean philosophy and illustrates the effective application of Lean tools with case studies from a range of industries. From fundamental concepts to integrated planning and control in pull production and the supply chain, the text provides a complete introduction to Lean production. Coverage includes small batch production, setup reduction, preventive maintenance, standard operations, as well as synchronizing and scheduling Lean operations. Designed for those with a basic foundation in production and operations management, the text provides a complete understanding of fundamental Lean principles.