Barracuda Muscle Port, 1964-1974 (Brooklands Road Test Books Series) Book

I approached this book as part text book, part history book, and it did not disappoint. It was recommended reading to me as an introduction to the concept of "lean." I've studied and read a little bit about lean in the past, but did not have the broader context of craft production and mass production to compare it to, so my previous understanding was limited. As the story of how the automotive industry progressed through these stages of production I could begin to see the value of each of the methodologies, plus their pitfalls, and the whole supply chain impacts began to make sense. I use the words "begin" and "began" on purpose, as after reading this book I still have some questions and doubts about "lean," and especially its application in non-production environments.

Also, to be clear, this isn't the book to read if you are seeking a primer on how to implement lean in your organization.