In The Engineer's Mind: Everyday Applications of Industrial Thinking, bestselling author and Lean expert Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman reveals how the principles of engineering and Lean manufacturing can revolutionize the way we live — not just work.
From cooking and cleaning to planning vacations and managing family life, Soliman turns everyday routines into case studies of flow, efficiency, and clarity. With humor, insight, and practical advice, each chapter applies timeless concepts — like 5S, Just-In-Time, Kanban, and root cause analysis — to real-life challenges.
Whether you're an engineer, a productivity enthusiast, or someone who just loves a more organized life, this book will help you:
See your fridge as a supply chain
Turn your laundry into a flow system
Plan better with Gantt charts
Use visual tools for personal goals
Solve household chaos with root cause thinking
Simple. Smart. Transformative. The Engineer's Mind is a field manual for designing a better day.
Internationally Recognized Lean Expert Dr. MHA Soliman is a Lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo. He brings decades of academic and consulting experience and is recognized as a leading expert in organizational performance, institutional transformation for total quality systems, and the quality of public services.
He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and works as an executive consultant, author, and researcher specializing in management, continuous improvement, and service development.