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 inefficiencies. Drawing on decades of experience and real-world examples from Toyota, this book guides you through the principles, tools, and strategies that make Lean inventory management a reality.
What You'll Learn:
- How to measure inventory performance and interpret key metrics
- The philosophy of Lean and its connection to inventory control
- Creating continuous flow using Takt Time, Kanban, and Heijunka
- Pull systems and supplier integration for a synchronized value stream
- Digital tools, visual management, and sustainable Lean practices
- Building a culture that sustains zero inventory and operational excellence
Packed with case studies, numerical examples, and actionable checklists, this book is ideal for:
- Manufacturing and supply chain professionals
- Operations managers seeking efficiency and flow
- Lean practitioners and industrial engineers
- Students and executives aiming for operational excellence
Transform your inventory from a costly burden into a competitive advantage. Learn to see beyond the comfort zone, eliminate waste, and drive flow throughout your enterprise.
Take the first step toward Lean Inventory mastery-order your copy today!
Soliman, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed: -
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education.
With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments.
His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier.
Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS).
His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.
