Maharshi Samanta is a seasoned six sigma professional, a prolific speaker, and an unbound thinker in corporate world. He earned his Masters in Chemical Technology and devoted his working life in many facets of engineering, from manufacturing viewing windows for atomic reactors, displays for Mach 2 fighter jets to pioneering development work in the field of plasma displays. He presented several scientific and technological papers in international forums and patented several of his breakthrough inventions.

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, a visionary leader in manufacturing, he hovers around terms in lean operations, management by quality, organizational behavior, strategy and bottom line growth. He is immersed in the field of world class manufacturing concepts and lives a life of an ascetic daily problem solver.

As an avid reader and adroit writer, he goes directly to his disciples' mind with down-to-earth language, and witty anecdotes. No wonder in this book, a consummate soccer player drives straight into the heartland of industrial problem-solving.

1. Introduction. 2. Introduction to Problem-solving. 3. General philosophy of problem solving. 4. Fundamental steps of problem solving. 5. Generating ideas and organizing basic information. 6. Techniques and tools for collecting data and collating information. 7. Techniques and tools for systematic analysis. 8. Techniques and tools for implementation of solution and change management.