Gemba Walks the Toyota Way
The Place to Teach and Learn Management
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403910093 - 70 pages
€18.50
Personal Lean Publications
Synopsis
Gemba is a Japanese word meaning the actual place where value-creating work happens. While many leaders visit the gemba only to solve problems, Toyota views it as the primary environment for developing people, improving processes, and making decisions based on firsthand observation and real facts.
This practical guide explains how to use gemba as a daily leadership and continuous improvement tool, helping managers build stronger teams, identify opportunities, and create a culture of operational excellence. One of the author's best-selling books on Amazon in Industrial Business Management and Leadership since 2020.
About Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo (AUC), executive advisor, and author of more than 150 books and scientific publications on Lean management, the Toyota Production System, quality systems, operational excellence, automotive engineering, and modern publishing systems.
He is a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society and brings nearly two decades of academic, industrial, and consulting experience across manufacturing, public services, education, and infrastructure sectors. His work bridges engineering, policy, and leadership, helping organizations design systems that flow intelligently and improve continuously.
Dr. Soliman has trained professionals throughout the Middle East and has worked with organizations including Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He is the founder of Personal Lean Publications and continues to write on Lean transformation, industrial systems, automotive technologies, and the evolving global publishing ecosystem.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Friday, 19 June 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403910093 |
| Pagecount | 70 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 135 x 215 mm |
| Publisher | Personal Lean Publications |
| Author | Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman |
| Category | Business > Leadership |