Lean in Government and Education: Applying Lean Thinking Beyond the Factory
About this ebook
In Lean in Government and Education, internationally recognized Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman takes readers beyond the factory floor to explore how Lean principles can radically improve public sector services and educational institutions. Through clear explanations, practical strategies, and real-world case studies, this book reveals how tools like Kanban, Takt Time, Heijunka, and Continuous Flow can eliminate waste, improve service delivery, and bring agility to rigid bureaucracies.
Whether you're a policymaker, educator, administrator, or Lean practitioner, you'll discover how to:
Identify and eliminate the seven wastes (Muda) in non-manufacturing contexts.
Empower teams with transparent workflows and smarter resource planning.
Improve student outcomes, administrative efficiency, and citizen satisfaction.
Leverage Lean KPIs to measure real impact in classrooms and government offices.
With actionable insights and a hybrid approach to implementation, this book is a vital guide for applying Lean where it's needed most—outside the factory.
About the author
Dr. M.H.A. Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert and Lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo. With decades of academic and consulting experience, he is a leading authority on organizational performance, institutional transformation, and quality systems in the public sector.
He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and serves as an executive consultant, researcher, and author specializing in Lean management, continuous improvement, and service innovation.
