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Tired of waiting for a handyman or spending too much on simple household repairs? Home Fix-It Handbook for Everyone gives you the confidence to solve common problems around your home—quickly, safely, and effectively. Written by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, an engineer, professor, and lifelong problem solver, this book combines professional skills with years of hands-on experience. From leaky faucets to minor electrical issues and small car fixes, every repair is explained in clear, step-by-step instructions, with practical tips that anyone can follow. Inside this handbook, you'll ...

Changeover—the process of switching a line or machine from producing one product to another—may seem routine, but it has a huge impact on efficiency, cost, and competitiveness. Every minute spent preparing machines, adjusting tools, or setting up for the next product is lost production time. During this period, equipment sits idle while labor costs continue, creating one of the most overlooked forms of waste in manufacturing. In industries such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods, where frequent product variation is the norm, changeover speed determines flexibility and ...

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 ...

Why Do 70% of Lean Transformations Fail? And What Can You Do to Avoid Becoming One of Them? This book reveals the most overlooked reasons companies fail to achieve and sustain success with Lean—and more importantly, what to do instead. Whether you’re a CEO, improvement leader, or frontline manager, you'll discover: Why Lean is not just a toolkit, and how copying tools leads to failure The role of leadership behavior and culture in sustaining results How Toyota built Lean on deep human development, not quick fixes Practical steps to develop leaders, align teams, and embed improvement ...

Kaizen is not just about fixing processes — it's about growing people. Continuous improvement, or Kaizen, means making small, steady changes to make things flow better, work smoother, and serve customers more effectively. At its core, it’s not just a method — it’s a mindset. Yet many organizations misunderstand PDCA — treating it as a mechanical cycle for process improvement, while ignoring the development of the people behind the process. In this powerful and insightful book, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman shows how true Kaizen and PDCA must go hand in hand: improving the system and ...

Maximize equipment reliability. Reduce downtime. Harness the power of AI for smarter oil analysis. In today’s competitive industrial environment, machinery failures are costly—not just in repairs, but in lost production and efficiency. This enhanced edition of Machinery Oil Analysis & Condition Monitoring combines proven oil analysis methods with the latest in artificial intelligence, IoT, and predictive maintenance strategies. Drawing on over a decade of engineering experience, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman provides a practical, hands-on guide to implementing modern oil analysis ...

Modern engines demand precision. Modern diagnostics demands structure. Fuel injectors are among the most critical — and most misdiagnosed — components in today's gasoline and diesel engines. From rough idle and misfire under load to fuel economy loss and knock in GDI systems, injector-related issues often lead to unnecessary part replacement, repeat failures, and costly guesswork. Injector Diagnostics Simplified delivers a structured, data-driven approach to diagnosing, testing, and optimizing modern fuel injection systems. This professional reference guide bridges engineering ...

Lean Parenting: How to Raise Calmer, Smarter, More Independent Kids with Less Stress Are you overwhelmed by modern parenting chaos—shouting, clutter, reminders, and nonstop schedules? Lean Parenting offers a smarter path. Inspired by Lean systems used in engineering and business, this book applies proven methods to help families create calm, clarity, and flow—without becoming robotic or rigid. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Use visual tools like Kanban boards to eliminate nagging Build self-motivated children using “pull, not push” strategies Fight perfectionism with “minimum ...

To make it easier for people to see how their improvements fit into the bigger picture, it's important to have a clear vision and purpose as part of the lean strategy and strategic plan. People should have knowledge about their intended destination. They want to know where you are heading.

Unlock the power of an MBA in just 5 minutes a day — without the cost, stress, or years of study. The 5-Minute MBA delivers bite-sized, actionable lessons in leadership, strategy, finance, and growth — all simplified with Lean principles for smarter, faster decisions. Perfect for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and new managers, this book gives you the practical skills to think and act like an MBA graduate — in minutes, not years. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Lead teams with confidence using simple Lean-inspired practices. Turn strategy into action with easy, proven frameworks. ...

From a Lean Classic to a 2026 Digital Execution Guide In 2014, The Seven Deadly Wastes and How to Remove Them from Your Business introduced thousands of readers to MUDA and the foundations of Lean thinking with a focus on classical manufacturing and factory-floor efficiency. More than a decade later, the business world has changed completely. Remote work, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, fragile global supply chains, service-dominated economies, and post-COVID instability have created new forms of waste that traditional Lean models were never designed to detect. The Seven Deadly ...

Takt Time (Enhanced Edition): From Lean Basics to Digital Flow Synchronization is the definitive modern guide to understanding and mastering the heartbeat of production in an era of automation, AI, and Industry 4.0 transformation. Building on the foundations of classical Lean, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman bridges the timeless principles of flow and synchronization with digital intelligence—showing how factories, teams, and algorithms can operate in harmony with customer rhythm. Inside this enhanced edition, you will learn how to: Calculate, interpret, and apply takt time across complex ...

📘 Lean Thinking in Digital Publishing The Birth of a New Discipline: How Engineering Logic and Lean Systems Can Transform Modern Authorship (Part of the “Lean Publishing System Series – A New Era in Intelligent Authorship”) Publishing isn’t just an art — it’s a system. And like every system, it can be designed, improved, and perfected. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, author of Amazon KDP Workflow Mastery and over 130 professional books, introduces a revolutionary idea: applying Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to the world of modern ...

The Essential Car Owner's Guide: Practical Tips, Smart Maintenance & Cost-Saving Insights By Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman Owning a car is more than just driving—it's about keeping it reliable, safe, and cost-efficient for years to come. In this comprehensive guide, Professor Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman shares practical advice every car owner should know, from routine maintenance and smart upgrades to avoiding costly dealer myths like "lifetime fluids." Inside this book, you'll discover: ✅ The truth about CVT and automatic gearbox oil—when to change it and how to avoid expensive ...

A professional author’s guide to Publish with Confidence, Avoid Review Delays, and understanding Amazon’s evolving review system — from 2023’s adaptive model to the 2025 Fast-Track revolution. Publishing on Amazon KDP is not luck — it’s a process. Every author dreams of smooth approvals, fast reviews, and reliable sales. But behind every In Review, Publishing, and Live status, there’s a logic — a system that reads, learns, and rewards trust. In Amazon KDP Workflow Mastery, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman — author of over 130 professional books and a seasoned observer of ...

Lean is not just about tools, boards, and processes—it is about people. In today's fast-changing world, true success comes from building a culture where individuals, teams, and leaders grow together. This book explores the human side of Lean, offering practical lessons on how to shape mindsets, habits, and behaviors that drive sustainable excellence. Drawing on real stories from Toyota's transformation journey, combined with modern practices and cultural insights, this book shows you how to: Understand the foundations of Lean culture and why it matters more than ever. Inspire people to ...

One of the biggest challenges in Lean is this question: “Where’s the financial benefit?” In many organizations, Lean feels like a set of good practices with unclear payoffs. But at Toyota, Lean principles and financial decision-making go hand in hand — not just for short-term savings, but for long-term strategic advantage. In this practical and thoughtful guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman explores how to apply Lean Thinking to Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) — turning improvement efforts into clear, justifiable business value. You’ll learn: Why Lean must be connected to financial ...

How do you build reliable operations without killing innovation? The biggest challenge in implementing Standard Work is finding the right balance: Between giving employees clear, repeatable standards — and giving them space to think, improve, and grow. In this practical guide, Dr. Mohamed H. Soliman shows you how Toyota achieves that balance. You'll learn: Why most companies misunderstand Standard Work How to write effective standards that empower, not restrict Who should be involved in creating standards How Standard Work supports quality, cost, and delivery performance How it forms the ...

What if your lack of motivation wasn't the problem — but the clue to a smarter way of working? In this bold and counterintuitive guide, Dr. Hamed dismantles the myths of hustle culture and productivity porn to reveal a more sustainable path to results. 🔹 You'll learn how to: ✔ Get more done by doing less — strategically ✔ Align your work with your natural energy and attention cycles ✔ Apply Lean Thinking to cut out waste in your tasks, habits, and even thoughts ✔ Use procrastination as a signal, not a flaw ✔ Leverage AI, automation, and deliberate laziness for maximum ...

Lean thinking has revolutionized manufacturing—but its power doesn't end there. In Lean in Government and Education, internationally recognized Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman takes readers beyond the factory floor to explore how Lean principles can radically improve public sector services and educational institutions. Through clear explanations, practical strategies, and real-world case studies, this book reveals how tools like Kanban, Takt Time, Heijunka, and Continuous Flow can eliminate waste, improve service delivery, and bring agility to rigid bureaucracies. Whether you're ...