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Three women. One orphanage. A story stitched from silence and rewritten by love. Salma sews by day and survives by night — burdened by a father who sees her as nothing but a paycheck. When she finds quiet strength working under a man who once hated her family, she discovers that healing sometimes comes in unexpected forms. Mona is the achiever — polished, driven, deeply grateful to the man who once lifted her from nothing. But when ambition knocks, she finds herself torn between the life she's built and the love that built her. Nour is beautiful, haunted, and dangerously misunderstood. ...

In an era of automation, the human touch still leads the way. As smart factories evolve and artificial intelligence takes center stage, many organizations are asking: Do we still need leaders walking the shop floor? This book answers with a resounding yes. "How AI Can’t Replace the Gemba Walk" explores why physical presence, observation, and human connection remain irreplaceable — even in the age of Industry 4.0. Rooted in Lean thinking and the Toyota Production System (TPS), this book dives into: What the Gemba really is — and why it matters more than ever The strengths and limits of...

Poka-yoke is a Japanese word that means "error-proofing". It involves using simple and cheap tools to help workers avoid making mistakes in their work. These devices prevent errors like using the wrong parts, forgetting to put in a part, or installing a part the wrong way. In simpler words, in Japanese, "poka" means making a mistake by accident, and "yoke" means stopping or avoiding the mistake. Have you ever wondered why Japanese cars are known for being reliable. Even cars that are 20 years old can still run well and keep up with the newest and top cars in the automobile industry. This is...

Smart Cities & Urban Operations Excellence Lean Frameworks for Reliability, Safety, and Flow (The Smart Cities & Urban Operations Excellence Series – Volume I) By Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman 🧭 A Practical Framework for Reliable, Safe, and Efficient Urban Systems Modern cities face rising complexity — more infrastructure, more data, more expectations. Yet, true urban excellence doesn't begin with technology. It begins with discipline, visibility, and flow. In this groundbreaking volume, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman applies Toyota's Lean philosophy to the world of city ...

Operational Excellence isn't just for giants like Toyota. If you run a small business, you know how exhausting it can be to keep things running. Daily firefighting, unclear roles, repeated mistakes, and chaos are not signs of growth—they're signs of a broken system. This book brings the powerful principles of Operational Excellence down to earth. Designed specifically for small businesses, it offers simple, actionable strategies to help you: Build systems without suffocating flexibility Standardize without the bureaucracy Visualize your work and remove bottlenecks Empower your team to ...

Unlock the full potential of Lean management in the age of AI. AI for Lean Management provides a comprehensive, practical guide to applying artificial intelligence across all Lean tools – from 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen to Hoshin Kanri and Digital Twins. This book empowers managers, engineers, and operational leaders to: Accelerate continuous improvement with AI-driven insights. Reduce downtime and waste using predictive analytics and smart automation. Align strategic goals with daily operations through intelligent policy deployment. Enhance workplace safety, quality, and employee engagement....

The Essential Car Owner's Guide: Practical Tips, Smart Maintenance & Cost-Saving Insights By Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman Owning a car is more than just driving—it's about keeping it reliable, safe, and cost-efficient for years to come. In this comprehensive guide, Professor Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman shares practical advice every car owner should know, from routine maintenance and smart upgrades to avoiding costly dealer myths like "lifetime fluids." Inside this book, you'll discover: ✅ The truth about CVT and automatic gearbox oil—when to change it and how to avoid expensive ...

An MBA-level toolkit in hours, not years. Business today moves fast — global, digital, and competitive. Traditional MBAs are valuable, but not everyone has the time or resources for two years of study. What professionals need instead is clarity, structure, and practical tools they can use immediately. The 500-Minute MBA is the capstone of Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman’s acclaimed Mini-MBA Series. It brings together everything from the earlier books and expands your learning into 60 advanced, case-driven lessons across six key areas: Leadership & Coaching – Emotional intelligence, ...

The purpose of this book is to present a set of guidelines to be used in the application of lean strategy principles and tools in modern organizations. This book aim is to highlight the potential role played by lean strategy tools for strategic planning and strategic management in the reference to the Hoshin Kanri policy deployment system. This book discusses several themes driven and concluded from Toyota that are required to deploy strategies and align goals. The book highlights the potential for the Hoshin Kanri deployment process in manufacturing environments. It emphasizes the ...

Discover how Lean thinking can transform your software projects. In this practical and insightful guide, Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman brings the proven principles of Lean to the world of software development. Whether you’re managing large-scale enterprise applications or agile startup teams, this book will show you how to eliminate waste, optimize flow, and deliver real customer value—faster. Inside you’ll learn: The 7 wastes of software development—and how to eliminate them How to apply Value Stream Mapping to uncover bottlenecks Techniques for empowering teams, reducing handoffs, ...

Unlike traditional PdM books that dive deeply into a single technique, this guide covers Extended PdM Methodologies in one practical volume. It explores not only classical methods such as vibration, thermal, and oil analysis, but also advanced and less common approaches including motor current analysis, wear debris, partial discharge, pressure, and efficiency monitoring. Rather than replacing specialist handbooks, this book focuses on how to integrate multiple PdM techniques with sensors, industrial data, and AI/ML tools to design Industry 4.0–ready predictive maintenance systems. Inside,...

Modern Automotive Performance: EV & Hybrid Tuning and Maintenance bridges the gap between traditional car tuning and the emerging world of electric and hybrid vehicles. Whether you are an enthusiast, a professional mechanic, or a technically curious driver, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, maintaining, and optimizing modern automotive powertrains. This book complements my earlier works on car tuning and automotive maintenance—Autonomous Car Maintenance and Complete Car Tuning and Performance Guide—but it also serves as the foundation of a new series dedicated to ...

Tired of waiting for a handyman or spending too much on simple household repairs? Home Fix-It Handbook for Everyone gives you the confidence to solve common problems around your home—quickly, safely, and effectively. Written by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, an engineer, professor, and lifelong problem solver, this book combines professional skills with years of hands-on experience. From leaky faucets to minor electrical issues and small car fixes, every repair is explained in clear, step-by-step instructions, with practical tips that anyone can follow. Inside this handbook, you'll ...

Lean Inventory Management: From Waste to Flow - Proven Strategies to Reduce Costs and Maximize Operational Efficiency By Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, Author of 130 books on Lean, TPS, and Industrial Excellence Are you struggling with excessive inventory, hidden costs, and production inefficiencies? Lean Inventory Management: From Waste to Flow provides a practical roadmap to transform your operations and unlock true value. In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman explains why inventory is not just a number on the balance sheet—but a symptom of deeper systemic ...

What if your kitchen worked like a factory? Your laundry like a production line? Your morning like a well-run shift? In The Engineer’s Mind: Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking, bestselling author and Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the principles of engineering and Lean manufacturing can revolutionize the way we live — not just work. From cooking and cleaning to planning vacations and managing family life, Soliman turns everyday routines into case studies of flow, efficiency, and clarity. With humor, insight, and practical advice, each chapter applies ...

You don’t need two years in business school to think like an MBA. What you need are the right frameworks, simple explanations, and real-world case studies — delivered clearly and practically. The 50-Minute MBA is the second volume in Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman’s acclaimed Mini-MBA Series. Building on the quick lessons of The 5-Minute MBA, this book takes you deeper into 40 essential MBA topics — each designed to be read in under 10 minutes and paired with exercises that turn insight into action. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Lead with impact by building trust, clarity, and ...

Discover how top-tier manufacturers cut waste, speed up delivery, and build quality into every unit—one product at a time. In this practical, step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to design, implement, and sustain a One-Piece Flow system based on Toyota's world-class production model. Whether you're managing a factory, a production cell, or even a lean office environment, this book will show you: ✅ How to transform batch processes into smooth, synchronized flows ✅ How to balance workstations for maximum efficiency ✅ How to spot hidden bottlenecks—and remove them permanently ✅ How...

Discover how Kanban has evolved from Toyota’s legendary production floors to digital workflows, Agile software teams, and AI-driven supply chains. This second edition bridges timeless Lean principles with modern applications, showing how Pull, Flow, and Waste Elimination can transform any organization—manufacturing, healthcare, or knowledge work. Inside this edition, you will learn: How Pull systems differ from Push and why Flow is critical. Kanban applications in healthcare, digital supply chains, and Agile software development. How AI and predictive analytics can optimize ...

Unlock the hidden potential of your engine with nitrous oxide (NOS) systems, one of the most powerful and precise performance enhancers available. This volume provides a comprehensive, engineering-focused guide to safely installing, tuning, and optimizing nitrous systems for maximum performance and reliability. Understand the science of nitrous oxide and how it interacts with modern engines. Learn advanced tuning strategies that integrate nitrous with fuel management, forced induction, and ECU control. Explore reinforced engine components, thermal management, and safety protocols to prevent...

Are you struggling to align production with customer demand? Discover the foundational Lean concept that drives flow, efficiency, and stability: Takt Time. In this practical guide, you’ll learn: What takt time is and how it's calculated How Toyota uses it to synchronize production How to apply it in your operations to reduce waste How to adjust takt over time to respond to changes in demand Perfect for: lean practitioners, operations managers, industrial engineers, and continuous improvement professionals. Written in simple terms with real-world relevance, this book is your starting point...