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Foreword
In this second edition of my rst book, I share my learning from both a
35-year career in manufacturing leadership positions and my experiences
with the client companies I’ve worked with in the last few years. All of
these companies called me, and most asked specically for my help to get
them on the path to achieving and sustaining excellence using the process
of the 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence, along with such think-
ing and tools as the Manufacturing Excellence Audit (MEA). My hope
is that the experience and thinking behind these words will help others
who share my passion for excellence and that their learning cur ...