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About Tim McMahon
Tim McMahon is a Lean implementation leader, author, and blogger with over 25 years of experience implementing Lean manufacturing. Trained by disciples of the Toyota Production System, he has worked in a Shingo Prize winning facility and held leadership positions across operations management, Lean, and quality disciplines.
Co-author of The Lean Handbook: A Guide To The Bronze Certification Body Of Knowledge (ASQ Quality Press).
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