Sean Fields, P.E., LSSBB, MSIE, has over 30 years of experience in a wide variety of industries, including oil field equipment manufacturing, food processing, and job shops. As a seasoned industry professional, he has worked in all phases of business, including the shop floor, quality, safety, and engineering. He is also a columnist for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas, a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and a certified QMS auditor.Michael Sanders, Ph.D., LSSBB, MBA, is the co-founder of BeehiveFund, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting industry. Michael has worked in every phase of the supply chain at a wide variety of companies, including serving as CEO and president of food, energy, distribution, and high-tech firms. Michael has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Texas Tech University.

“This is a very complete treatment of lean methods and belongs on every lean practitioner bookshelf. In particular, the focus on lead time reduction is especially relevant.” —Carol Ptak, Demand Driven Institute"Quantum Lean is a must read for anyone looking to improve manufacturing capabilities at all levels of management. Thank you, Sean and Michael, for putting pencil to paper and sharing this valuable information." —David Stevens, North America Manufacturing Manager, Fortune Global 500 Company"Quantum Lean lays out a powerful argument for how a lean implementation should be approached and how a lean culture can be sustained in any working environment. This is a must read." —Sam Kelton, VP/GM, Triangle Pump Components, Inc."This book hammers home the point that all lean practices must be implemented with the best interest of owners, managers, workers, and customers in mind. Adaptation to the workplace so everyone gains from changes is absolutely necessary for long-term improvements." —William Kolarik, Professor and Bentley Chair of Industrial Engineering (Retired), Oklahoma State University

Sean Fields, P.E., LSSBB, MSIE, has over 30 years of experience in a wide variety of industries, including oil field equipment manufacturing, food processing, and job shops. As a seasoned industry professional, he has worked in all phases of business, including the shop floor, quality, safety, and engineering. He is also a columnist for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas, a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and a certified QMS auditor.Michael Sanders, Ph.D., LSSBB, MBA, is the co-founder of BeehiveFund, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting industry. Michael has worked in every phase of the supply chain at a wide variety of companies, including serving as CEO and president of food, energy, distribution, and high-tech firms. Michael has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Texas Tech University.

“This is a very complete treatment of lean methods and belongs on every lean practitioner bookshelf. In particular, the focus on lead time reduction is especially relevant.” —Carol Ptak, Demand Driven Institute"Quantum Lean is a must read for anyone looking to improve manufacturing capabilities at all levels of management. Thank you, Sean and Michael, for putting pencil to paper and sharing this valuable information." —David Stevens, North America Manufacturing Manager, Fortune Global 500 Company"Quantum Lean lays out a powerful argument for how a lean implementation should be approached and how a lean culture can be sustained in any working environment. This is a must read." —Sam Kelton, VP/GM, Triangle Pump Components, Inc."This book hammers home the point that all lean practices must be implemented with the best interest of owners, managers, workers, and customers in mind. Adaptation to the workplace so everyone gains from changes is absolutely necessary for long-term improvements." —William Kolarik, Professor and Bentley Chair of Industrial Engineering (Retired), Oklahoma State University

Sean Fields, P.E., LSSBB, MSIE, has over 30 years of experience in a wide variety of industries, including oil field equipment manufacturing, food processing, and job shops. As a seasoned industry professional, he has worked in all phases of business, including the shop floor, quality, safety, and engineering. He is also a columnist for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas, a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and a certified QMS auditor.Michael Sanders, Ph.D., LSSBB, MBA, is the co-founder of BeehiveFund, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting industry. Michael has worked in every phase of the supply chain at a wide variety of companies, including serving as CEO and president of food, energy, distribution, and high-tech firms. Michael has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Texas Tech University.

“This is a very complete treatment of lean methods and belongs on every lean practitioner bookshelf. In particular, the focus on lead time reduction is especially relevant.” —Carol Ptak, Demand Driven Institute"Quantum Lean is a must read for anyone looking to improve manufacturing capabilities at all levels of management. Thank you, Sean and Michael, for putting pencil to paper and sharing this valuable information." —David Stevens, North America Manufacturing Manager, Fortune Global 500 Company"Quantum Lean lays out a powerful argument for how a lean implementation should be approached and how a lean culture can be sustained in any working environment. This is a must read." —Sam Kelton, VP/GM, Triangle Pump Components, Inc."This book hammers home the point that all lean practices must be implemented with the best interest of owners, managers, workers, and customers in mind. Adaptation to the workplace so everyone gains from changes is absolutely necessary for long-term improvements." —William Kolarik, Professor and Bentley Chair of Industrial Engineering (Retired), Oklahoma State University