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The 2002 Shingo Research Prize Award was presented to the book Collaborative Advantage by Jeffrey H. Dyer. The Shingo Prize, established in 1988, promotes awareness of lean manufacturing concepts and recognizes companies that achieve world-class manufacturing status. It is named for Dr. Shigeo Shingo, a leading expert in improving manufacturing processes.

2002 Recipients - Books

Breaking the Cost Barrier: A Proven Approach to Managing and Implementing Lean Manufacturing
By Stephen A. Ruffa and Michael J. Perozziello

While much has been written about what "lean production" techniques are, Breaking the Cost Barrier is the first book to explain how to effectively put lean techniques into place. It presents the big picture on how you can understand and adopt the industry-proven techniques used in the lean production environment - and coordinate the best into one powerhouse variation management program. Case studies and examples showcase how these techniques can be applied to control production variability across industries and requirements.