Thinking in Bottlenecks
The Engineering Mindset for Solving Anything Faster
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403912233 - 74 pages
€17.99
Personal Lean Publications
Synopsis
**Thinking in Bottlenecks: The Engineering Mindset for Solving Anything Faster** reveals how hidden constraints—not lack of effort—limit performance, productivity, and progress. Blending the **Theory of Constraints (TOC)**, **Systems Engineering**, and **Lean Thinking**, this practical guide helps you identify bottlenecks and improve flow in work, business, and everyday life.
Inside you'll discover how to identify physical, digital, mental, and organizational constraints, apply a proven five-step bottleneck-solving method, and use systems thinking to improve speed, decision-making, and execution. Whether you're an engineer, manager, entrepreneur, student, or lifelong learner, this book provides practical tools to eliminate waste, increase throughput, and achieve breakthrough results.
*For readers of **The Goal**, **Atomic Habits**, and **Deep Work** who want a more engineering-driven approach to productivity and problem solving.*
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, 3 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403912233 |
| Pagecount | 74 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 135 x 215 mm |
| Publisher | Personal Lean Publications |
| Author | Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman |
| Category | Business > Leadership |