This book explains a new, combined approach to optimizing processes in manufacturing companies. Building on well-known philosophies such as Lean Management, Six Sigma and Agile Methods/SCRUM as well as their methods and tools, it introduces the LEO-3D philosophy developed by the author and its...

How industrial companies in Germany's critically important investment goods sector are deploying new technological and organizational production concepts to adapt to competitiveness challenges, new market requirements, environment¤al demands, and policy pressures is examined in this book. It...