Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Mgnt (PB)

Chapter 1. Introduction: Using Lean to Energize Your Supply Chain
Chapter 2. Historical Perspective: From Lean Manufacturing to Lean Enterprise...the Need for Speed
Chapter 3. The Eight Wastes: Waste Not, Want Not
Chapter 4. Lean Opportunities in Supply Chain and Logistics: Forest for the Trees
Chapter 5. Basic Lean Tools: You Can't Build a House without a Solid Foundation
Chapter 6. Advanced Lean Tools: It's Not Rocket Science
Chapter 7. JIT in Supply Chain and Logistics: This JIT is Good
Chapter 8. Lean Warehouse: Low-Hanging Fruit
Chapter 9. Lean Global Supply Chain and Logistics: The Long and Winding Road
Chapter 10. Keys to Success: The Patient Gardener
Chapter 11. Getting Started: Lean Forward
Chapter 12. Lean and Technology: Why Can't We All Just Get Along
Chapter 13. Beyond the Four Walls: I Can See Clearly Now
Chapter 14. Metrics and Measurement: How Are we Doing
Chapter 15. Education and Training: All Aboard the Lean-Train
Chapter 16. Future Thoughts: Lean Times Ahead
Appendix A. Real-World Examples of Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Appendix B. Lean Opportunity Assessment
References
Index

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Expert Strategies for Improving Supply Chain and Logistics Performance Using Lean

This practical guide reveals how to identify and eliminate waste in your organization's supply chain and logistics function. Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management provides explanations of both basic and advanced Lean tools, as well as specific Lean implementation opportunities. The book then describes a Lean implementation methodology with critical success factors. Real-world examples and case studies demonstrate how to effectively use this powerful strategy to realize significant, long-term improvements and bottom-line savings.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:
* Using Lean to energize your supply chain * The eight wastes * Lean opportunities and JIT in supply chain and logistics * Lean tools and warehouse * Global lean supply chain and logistics * Lean opportunity assessment, value stream mapping, and Kaizen event management * Best-in-class use of technology with Lean * Metrics and measurement * Education and training

Valuable training slides are available for download.