Lean Financial Director: Architect of the Lean Management System

The book answers many fundamental questions about the integration of various lean methodologies and tools with the corresponding managerial accounting and decision-making system – the lean management system. The author demonstrates the process of building and integrating a lean management system into a unified lean business strategy to achieve financial success. You will see why financial directors must transition their companies from traditional production practices to a lean performance measurement system. You will learn why it is necessary to shift your company to value stream accounting; what the fundamentals of 'making money' are when using a lean business strategy; how to modify your ERP system to support lean instead of obstructing it. The publication is aimed at a wide audience: company leaders and owners, financial directors, as well as lean consultants.