With almost 600 definitions, the fully indexed and cross-referenced Abidian Continuous Improvement Lexicon sets the standard as the one reference book to own for every continuous improvement practitioner. Compiled and edited by a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt/Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional, The Abidian Continuous Improvement Dictionary was written using concise, straightforward definitions of value to those just starting their continuous improvement journey, as well as, career process improvement professionals. Definitions are drawn from all fields of Continuous Improvement including Lean, Six Sigma, Maintenance Excellence, Outside-In Thinking, Reliability, Statistics, Theory of Constraints, Total Quality Management, and Total Productive Maintenance and Manufacturing.