Business Management Systems Thinking: Integrated Enterprise Excellence Orchestrates Business Process Management, Analytics and Statistics with KPI Reporting, Strategic Planning & Process Improvement

This four volume set contains everything you need to first learn about, and then implement, the most effective approach to deploying a continuous improvement program that will deliver bottom line results. Forrest's Integrated Enterprise Excellence methodology takes the guess work out of where your efforts should be focused to make a real difference in your business or enterprise.Volume I introduces the concepts using an interesting story approach, much like Goldratt's highly acclaimed book "The Goal." Volumes II & III contain all of the necessary details to deploy the system as a business strategy and execute successful improvement projects. Volumes II & III are for the serious practitioner and are not light reading - they can be used as text books and implementation guides with many relevant examples.

This entire series outline a powerful metric based, balanced scorecard methodology that can be used by any business executive to insure/help achieve the business's primary objectives. The methodology is applicable to any business type, either product or service intensive. It is a must read for any business executive managing within an environment of high growth and/or cost efficiency. The approach described by the IEE series is more than Lean Six Sigma, it is the coordination of the analytics of Six Sigma, business scorecard metrics and effective coordination of Lean workflow mechanics. It is a totally well rounded effective executive management tool that can be applied at all levels of management.A must read at any level of management, applicable to any function (Operations, Finance, Sales, etc.)

I completed my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt training with Forrest's company Smarter Solutions. I have been in Engineering and Quality management for a very long time, and I have to say that this process knowledge base is the most powerful of any that I have learned or used. A particular highlight among many is the completely new and fresh thinking about "scorecard" type metrics and reporting. Taking on Forrest's IEE approach will pay great dividends to your understanding of your own business performance. Of course additionally the grounding in the fundamental tools for Six Sigma and his overall business improvement process are very sound, well-explained, and extremely useful. Highly recommended!

Over time, I've reviewed some of these books individually. This set contains the entire Integrated Enterprise Excellence roadmap and methodology at your fingertips. But this is not light reading (except Volume I). This is an excellent set for reference, training, and, more importantly for guiding you in implementing IEE in your business. Geared toward process specialists, it's a complete compendium for your process improvement/design efforts as you align them with your business strategy. The first book in the series is an excellent introduction for business leaders and gives a succinct overview of the approach - challenging them to look at and use their data differently.

Integrated Enterprise Excellence (IEE) is a four book set of Strategic Planning, KPI Reporting / Analytics and Lean Six Sigma process improvement methods and tools that I have personally used to improve my knowledge on the subject and help my clients. Forrest Breyfogle's IEE provides a comprehensive business management system founded on proven Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement principles that have withstood the test of time. Additionally, Forrest brings next-generation insights such as advanced analytics and agile systems thinking as the world moves towards an AI technology future.

This is a very comprehensive book set that every serious Lean Six Sigma and Quality professional should own. The IEE framework is a very logical method to manage and improve any organization. Volume I is a great reference for top level management and anyone getting started. Volume II is a fun and interesting read that helps to reinforce the concepts. Volume II goes into depth on the IEE framework and can be used as a how-to reference. Volume III is a must have for any serious LSS belt.

Forest Breyfogle has created an outstanding set of books that can be used by Lean Six Sigma practitioners and organizational leaders. I have used his books for problem-solving reference and teaching in corporate and university classes for many years. I highly recommend the 4-volume set for any technical or personal library. – Andy Paquet: Scientist, Certified Master Black Belt (The Dow Chemical Company, Retired), Director, College of Business Administration, Central Michigan University (Retired)

As a practitioner for process improvement, these books have been invaluable. They are comprehensive, and easy to use. The four volumes make it easy to select the right book for the detail you are looking for. The instructions in the books are easy to follow, especially when there are relatable examples to follow along with. After 20+ years of process improvement, these are my go to reference manuals.