Product Development for the Lean Enterprise : Why Toyota's System Is Four Times More Productive and How You Can Implement It

Foreword by Dr. Allen Ward 9 Introduction The Magic of Toyota/The Challenge of Change 13 Chapter 1 Opportunity and Denial 19 The Power of Bureaucracy Chapter 2 A Call to Action 28 The Power of Engaged Leadership Chapter 3 Establishing the Baseline 43 The Power of Assessment Chapter 4 Seeing the Opportunity 89 The Power of Vision Chapter 5 Transforming the Vision 117 The Power of the System Chapter 6 Committing to the Future 154 The Power of Visionary Leadership Chapter 7 Defining the Transition 184 The Power of Involvement Chapter 8 Committing to Organizational Change 207 The Power of Confident Leadership Chapter 9 Transforming the Business 229 The Power of the Workforce Appendix A Selected Readings/Support 244 Appendix B NCMS Project by Mike Gnam 246 Product Development Process Methodology and Performance Measures INDEX 253