Recommended Reading & Resources
A curated collection of books, articles, videos, and tools to help you deepen your understanding of Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Books Worth Reading
The Toyota Way —
Jeffrey Liker
A foundational look at Lean philosophy & principles behind world-class operations.
Learning to See —
Mike Rother & John Shook
A practical guide to value stream mapping and waste elimination.
The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook — Michael George
A quick reference packed with CI tools and practical examples.
The Goal — Eliyahu M. Goldratt
A classic business novel that illustrates constraint-based improvement thinking.
Sites Worth Visiting
🔗 Lean Enterprise Institute — Articles & Learning
Trusted global resource for Lean principles and case studies.
KaiNexus Blog — Continuous Improvement Insights
Practical, readable content for leaders and teams.
American Productivity & Quality Center
Global business process knowledge resource
American Society for Quality (ASQ) — Lean Six Sigma Resources
Articles, tool walkthroughs, and CI community insights.
Industry Week — Operational Excellence
CI stories from manufacturing and industry leaders.
Gemba Academy
Lean Six Sigma training and learning povider.
