LOS ANGELES - Jan. 13, 2016 - Click here -- A prestigious author, Professor Gerhard Plenert has published over 18 books and 150 articles referencing lean thinking, operations management and planning, and supply chain strategy. He has written for Steven Covey and also developed MBA textbooks. Additionally, Dr. Gerhard extends a robust collection of fantasy fiction novels, including “Siege of the Small World: The History of the Small World,” published through dpInk: DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C. Companies such as, AT&T, Black & Decker and FedEx have endorsed Professor Plenert’s business titles and it certainly goes without saying his understanding of the written word is all-encompassing.

While continuing as a full-time author, Dr. Plenert accepted invitation from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business (http://www.huntsman.usu.edu), Utah State University (http://usu.edu), Shingo Institute (http://www.shingo.org) to serve as the Director of Executive Education. A Shingo Model™ expert, Dr. Plenert advises and instructs organizations regarding this internationally recognized standard that establishes an organizational culture based on philosophies of whole enterprise excellence. He has also worked with, and consulted, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Applied Magnetics, Aramco, AT&T, Black & Decker, Cisco, Department of Defense, Freescale, Genentech, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson and Johnson, Kraft Foods, Microsoft, Motorola, NCR, Raytheon, Shell, Sony, Toyota, United States Air Force and others.

A tenured full professor at Brigham Young University (Hawaii and Malaysia), California State University, and University of San Diego, Dr. Plenert is also a visiting professor at numerous internationally based universities. He holds a Ph.D. in resource economics (oil and gas), MBA, MA in international studies and “other” degrees in German, math, and physics.

dpInk: DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C. congratulates Dr. Plenert regarding his latest achievement and extends to press release readers a 20% discount of his title, “Siege of the Small World: History of the Small World” in celebration visit Click here and enter the code: Shingo. Gerhard’s fantasy fiction is a “clean title” from start-to-finish - it is enchantingly imaginative and an excellent gift for readers from all walks of life.

____________

About the Professor Plenert's fantasy fiction publisher for "Siege of the Small World": dpInk: DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C. is a small woman-owned publishing initiative, which shares notable books for cultivated readers. We feature over 30 authors and their collected works. Request a catalog and/or schedule an interview for Dr. Plenert to speak at your next book event or to air live on your next radio or new program. Remit an email to special_markets.donnaink.com at your convenience for a press kit / calendar.