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Practical Lean Accounting: A Proven System for Measuring and Managing the Lean Enterprise, Second Edition by Brian H. Maskell, Brian Maskell Associates, Inc., Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Bruce Baggaley; Larry Grasso, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, USA

The methods and concepts presented in the bestselling first edition revolutionized the approach to the management and control of Lean companies. Enhanced with extensive end-of-chapter exercises and a CD with Lean accounting tools, the second edition of this preeminent practitioners guide is now suitable for classroom use.

A no nonsense approach to bringing continuous improvement to areas of the company not normally involved in the typical Lean implementation. Following the authors guidelines has allowed us to create an entirely new way of looking at our companys performance and has exposed many more opportunities for improvement that we never knew existed.
Mr.Roy St. Andre, Executive Vice President, EIS Wire & Cable Co

AVAILABLE NOW	Practical Lean Accounting: A Proven System for Measuring and Managing the Lean Enterprise, Second Edition Brian H. Maskell, Brian Maskell Associates, Inc., Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Bruce Baggaley; Larry Grasso, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, USA     Click here to buy this book.
AVAILABLE NOW	Making the Numbers Count ; The Accountant as Change Agent on the World Class Team (2nd Edition) by Brian Maskell   Read a new review of this important book on RELIABLE PLANT . from The first edition of Brian Maskell's classic work proved that when given the chance, accountants would prefer not to serve out their days as number-crunching automatons. With its energetic tone and common sense approach, the book inspired "numbers people" at all levels to be come allies in their companies' lean revolution. This book teaches how accountants can become powerful leaders their lean companies. Click here to buy this book.
	The Lean Business Management System. "This book is a very handy reference and "how to" book for everyone that is working with or towards a Lean Enterprise. Lots of pictures and examples combined with an excellent organization so that you can find exactly the material you are looking for very rapidly. "   Read a recent blog posting on this book. Click here. Click here to buy this book