Best Book Ever Made

Lean Manufacturing Application in Apparel Factories – A Critical Review by Dr. Charles Dagher is a groundbreaking book that redefines how Lean should be understood and applied in labor-intensive industries. It challenges the widespread misuse of automotive-based Lean tools in the apparel sector and presents a transformative approach rooted in engineering thinking and deep operational insight. The book explores why most factories fail to achieve real gains—due to shallow tool adoption, poor leadership alignment, and unqualified consultancy—and offers a practical, 20-phase transformation roadmap designed specifically for apparel operations. It highlights the importance of redesigning Lean concepts to fit the realities of the industry, shifting from tool-based fixes to a holistic system built on people, process discipline, and strategic alignment. With a sharp focus on root causes of waste, value creation, and the development of an apparel-specific production system, this book equips leaders and managers with the mindset and methodology required to drive sustainable improvement.