Using case studies, practical examples, illustrations, charts, and pictures from real small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers, this book provides practical solutions to the issues facing every growing manufacturing business. The book details how SMEs differ from large organizations and why the approach to Lean Manufacturing must also be different. Covering the complete life cycle of small and medium-sized manufacturers, the book addresses a different SME manufacturing issue in each chapter—enabling readers to tackle issues at their own pace and in their order of priority.