Lean Works describes how Italian energy company Pietro Fiorentini transformed itself from a small, artisanal family operation into a multinational industry leader and international benchmark for lean manufacturing. Its transformation, which began under the guidance of global lean expert John R. Black, is often regarded as the most successful lean implementation in Italy. This book, the only authorized English translation of a L’Organizzazione Liquida by Italian author Massimiliano del Barba, includes Black’s perspective and commentary on the lean journey that helped Pietro Fiorentini earn the nickname, “the Toyota of Italy.”