All kinds of processes – those that make things or deliver services or operate companies – can be made more productive, and society’s continued well-being requires it. This book is for all those with a stake in improving how companies run. It introduces the concept of “swift, even l ow” and explains how that concept stands behind popular business tools such as “lean” principles and Six Sigma. More than that, it shows how swift, even l ow can lead to deep, strategic insights and fresh ideas. The book uses many examples, both contemporary and historic, and 16 case studies from all sorts of business situations to demonstrate how swift,.
