As opposed to a lot of theory, this book presents practical methods based on common sense and real world experience what works and what doesn't. The author's 30- year background in engineering and manufacturing puts him in a unique position to provide insight on what works in the manufacturing environment, what doesn't, what our international competition is up to, and new tools and concepts that have proven to be very successful in the real world of manufacturing. He discusses simple, straightforward but very powerful ideas, concepts, and tools that can be applied to any manufacturing enterprise.