Creating a continuous improvement culture can become a challenge when management changes often, unless it has become an institutionalized company-branded business management system for the organization. Lean for the Long Term presents a Lean management system model that encompasses leadership, process, and growth as the model to drive performance. Until now, there have been few books to supply in-depth discussions on Lean as a strategy and management system. Filling this need, this book will help readers move toward a broader, more strategic use of Lean principles in their organizations.