CRC Press Affordability 2.0: A How-To Roadmap for Application and Implementation (Continuous Improvement Series)

In a world where complex challenges like healthcare, housing, education, and government affordability dominate the conversation, traditional approaches often fall short. This book introduces a transformative framework for thinking and problemsolving, designed to address the pressing issues of affordability in modern society. By integrating value, customer needs, and cost, this approach moves beyond conventional methods to deliver sustainable solutions that balance performance, profitability, and prosperity. Affordability 2.0: A How-To Roadmap for Application and Implementation provides a comprehensive roadmap for leaders and managers seeking to transform their organizations and solve complex problems and provide products and services that are affordable for targeted customers. The book covers essential topics such as leadership, strategy, systems thinking, design for affordability, implementation, and sustainment. It features real-world examples, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet, MRAP military vehicles, NASA’s Artemis II, Boston Whaler, and numerous other case studies to illustrate the practical application of the framework. Written by the originator of the Affordability concept, this book incorporates decades of experience, proven tools, and techniques to help organizations achieve measurable improvements in performance and cost efficiency. It was written to address the growing demand for innovative solutions to affordability challenges across industries and society. This book is ideal for leaders, managers, and decision-makers in industries such as healthcare, government, education, defense, and manufacturing, as well as anyone interested in solving complex problems in their organization or community. Whether you are looking to improve processes, increase profitability, or drive sustainable change, Affordability 2.0 offers the insights and tools you need to succeed. If you are ready to challenge traditional thinking and embrace a new framework for achieving affordability, this book is for you.