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Unlike traditional PdM books that dive deeply into a single technique, this guide covers Extended PdM Methodologies in one practical volume. It explores not only classical methods such as vibration, thermal, and oil analysis, but also advanced and less common approaches including motor current analysis, wear debris, partial discharge, pressure, and efficiency monitoring. Rather than replacing specialist handbooks, this book focuses on how to integrate multiple PdM techniques with sensors, industrial data, and AI/ML tools to design Industry 4.0–ready predictive maintenance systems. Inside,...

Master the full depth of the Toyota Production System (TPS) with this essential guidebook series—Books 7 to 17, bundled in one powerful collection. Designed for lean practitioners, managers, engineers, and students of operations excellence, this box set explores the foundational principles that transformed Toyota into the most efficient automaker in the world. Rooted in just-in-time (JIT) and jidoka (built-in quality), TPS is much more than a manufacturing tool—it’s a philosophy of continuous improvement, flow, and respect for people. This book set breaks down Toyota’s 13 core ...

This book is a practical guide for lean practitioners, operations managers, industrial engineers, and supply chain professionals seeking to understand and apply the Toyota Kanban system. Whether you're dealing with production delays, excess inventory, or inconsistent workflows, this book shows you how to implement Kanban as a flexible, visual pull system to restore flow and improve efficiency. Kanban—meaning “sign” or “signboard” in Japanese—is a visual signaling method used in the Toyota Production System (TPS). In a pull-based manufacturing process, Kanban cards signal ...

Unlock the full potential of Lean management in the age of AI. AI for Lean Management provides a comprehensive, practical guide to applying artificial intelligence across all Lean tools – from 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen to Hoshin Kanri and Digital Twins. This book empowers managers, engineers, and operational leaders to: Accelerate continuous improvement with AI-driven insights. Reduce downtime and waste using predictive analytics and smart automation. Align strategic goals with daily operations through intelligent policy deployment. Enhance workplace safety, quality, and employee engagement....

Discover how top-tier manufacturers cut waste, speed up delivery, and build quality into every unit—one product at a time. In this practical, step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to design, implement, and sustain a One-Piece Flow system based on Toyota's world-class production model. Whether you're managing a factory, a production cell, or even a lean office environment, this book will show you: ✅ How to transform batch processes into smooth, synchronized flows ✅ How to balance workstations for maximum efficiency ✅ How to spot hidden bottlenecks—and remove them permanently ✅ How...

Error-proofing is no longer just about simple jigs and sensors. In the era of Industry 4.0, factories demand smarter, AI-powered approaches to achieve zero defects at the source. In this practical guide, Professor Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman—Lean expert, executive advisor, and author of over 100 publications—bridges the classic Toyota Production System philosophy with today's digital manufacturing tools. You'll discover how to design and implement poka yoke systems that are: Simple and reliable – grounded in Toyota's principles. Smart and predictive – powered by AI, vision systems,...

This enhanced edition transforms the classic guide into a complete modern reference for anyone involved in machinery health, reliability engineering, and predictive maintenance. Whether you are a maintenance engineer, reliability professional, or industrial manager, this book walks you from the core principles of vibration analysis to advanced AI-powered fault detection. The result is a clear, practical, and future-ready approach to keeping machines running at peak performance. What's New in the Enhanced Edition 2025: AI Integration: Learn how machine learning can detect faults weeks before...

Seven Letters to a Young Engineer is a rare and timeless guide for the next generation of builders, thinkers, and doers. In this deeply insightful and personal book, Mohamed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — Lean expert, engineer, and author of The Problem-Solving Kata — distills decades of engineering wisdom into seven powerful letters. Each one delivers a hard-earned truth, a mindset shift, and a call to action for young professionals entering the world of systems, factories, and innovation. Through vivid analogies and sharp lessons rooted in Lean thinking, Soliman challenges readers to go beyond...

Unlock the Future of Operational Excellence with the Power of AI + Lean Thinking In AI-Powered Lean, engineering expert and systems thinker Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman delivers a groundbreaking guide to transforming traditional Lean practices using modern artificial intelligence. This book is your practical roadmap to faster results, smarter decisions, and scalable improvement. Whether you're in healthcare, government, education, or manufacturing, AI-Powered Lean helps you reimagine how value is created—and how waste is eliminated—with the aid of intelligent tools.What You’ll Learn: ...

Revolutionize Your HR: From Cost Center to Strategic Powerhouse Are you tired of HR being seen as just an admin function? This groundbreaking guide reimagines human resources through the lens of lean thinking, data-driven decision-making, and smart recruitment. Inside, you'll discover: ✅ How to eliminate waste and inefficiencies in HR ✅ Real-world examples of time and resource mismanagement ✅ Tools for building a lean, agile HR team ✅ Strategies for smarter hiring, onboarding, and retention ✅ Ways to leverage HR analytics for better business outcomes Whether you're an HR ...

Lean Inventory Management: From Waste to Flow - Proven Strategies to Reduce Costs and Maximize Operational Efficiency By Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, Author of 130 books on Lean, TPS, and Industrial Excellence Are you struggling with excessive inventory, hidden costs, and production inefficiencies? Lean Inventory Management: From Waste to Flow provides a practical roadmap to transform your operations and unlock true value. In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman explains why inventory is not just a number on the balance sheet—but a symptom of deeper systemic ...

Are you struggling to align production with customer demand? Discover the foundational Lean concept that drives flow, efficiency, and stability: Takt Time. In this practical guide, you’ll learn: What takt time is and how it's calculated How Toyota uses it to synchronize production How to apply it in your operations to reduce waste How to adjust takt over time to respond to changes in demand Perfect for: lean practitioners, operations managers, industrial engineers, and continuous improvement professionals. Written in simple terms with real-world relevance, this book is your starting point...

Discover how Toyota's powerful Lean principles can transform the world of healthcare. Toyota Healthcare: 7+1 Types of Waste explores how the proven concepts behind the Toyota Production System (TPS) can be applied to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations to improve patient care, eliminate inefficiencies, and support frontline staff. Lean healthcare focuses on reducing waste, enhancing patient outcomes, and lowering operational costs. By engaging everyone—from physicians and nurses to administrative staff and executives—this approach seeks to remove anything that does not add ...

What if working less is the smartest thing you can do? In The Lazy Engineer, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — engineer, educator, and productivity strategist — reveals how to How to Solve Complex Problems with Minimal Effort by applying industrial and systems thinking to your personal and professional life. This is not a book about being idle. It's about being efficient, intentional, and strategic — just like great engineers are trained to be. 🔹 Learn how to "engineer" your tasks to reduce wasted time and effort 🔹 Apply Lean Thinking, flow, and constraints theory to everyday ...

Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) shows how well a machine or equipment is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products or parts it makes to its maximum potential output. The OEE of a machine or process at 100 percent means that it is working at its highest possible capacity without any errors. There are three things that make up OEE: availability, performance, and quality. When the actual output is less than expected, professionals can identify areas of improvement in three factors and make changes that maximize the capabilities of the current process, resolve issues, and ...

This book proposes a new vision for security management in modern residential cities by applying Toyota's proven methodologies—Gemba, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, Standardized Work, and Visual Management—within urban security systems. By aligning strategic goals, standardizing operations, and involving real-time field assessments, we advocate for a holistic transformation that addresses organizational, technical, and human dimensions of safety. "Lean Security Management in Gated Communities: Applying Toyota Principles to Urban Safety" In an era where safety is a growing concern in residential ...

Stop Drowning in Meetings, Emails, and Workplace Chaos. Take Back Control of Your Day. In today’s work culture, being busy has replaced being productive. If your calendar is packed with meetings, your inbox is overflowing, and every day ends in last-minute "fire drills," this book is your rescue plan. “Surviving the Modern Workday” is a practical guide to mastering the three biggest productivity killers: pointless meetings, endless emails, and constant interruptions. With clear strategies and actionable systems, you’ll learn how to reclaim your time and focus—without burning out ...

What if your kitchen worked like a factory? Your laundry like a production line? Your morning like a well-run shift? In The Engineer’s Mind: Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking, bestselling author and Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the principles of engineering and Lean manufacturing can revolutionize the way we live — not just work. From cooking and cleaning to planning vacations and managing family life, Soliman turns everyday routines into case studies of flow, efficiency, and clarity. With humor, insight, and practical advice, each chapter applies ...

Advanced automotive transmissions are no longer a niche topic—they are at the heart of modern vehicle design, performance, and efficiency. While many resources focus on traditional gearboxes or CVTs, very few provide a comprehensive, hands-on guide covering the full spectrum of transmission technologies beyond CVT: wet and dry dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs), automated manual transmissions (AMTs), traditional automatics, Tiptronic/manual-shift systems, and hybrid/electric drivetrains. This book builds on the foundation laid in my previous work, "Mastering CVT Transmissions", which ...

Unlock the power of infrared thermography to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency in industrial and technical environments. This comprehensive guide bridges theory and practice, providing engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals with a clear roadmap for mastering thermal inspections. In this enhanced edition, you will discover: Core principles of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Detailed applications across mechanical, electrical, process, and building systems. Step-by-step guidance for inspection protocols, documentation, and safety compliance. Cutting-...