Title:
Lean supply chain and logistics management
Author:
Myerson, Paul.
ISBN:
9780071766265
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2012.
Physical Description:
xviii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents:
Ch. 1. Introduction: Using Lean to Energize Your Supply Chain -- Ch. 2. Historical Perspective: From Lean Manufacturing to Lean Enterprise ... The Need for Speed -- Ch. 3. The Eight Wastes: Waste Not, Want Not -- Ch. 4. Lean Opportunities in Supply Chain and Logistics: Forest for the Trees -- Ch. 5. Basic Lean Tools: You Can't Build a House without a Solid Foundation -- Ch. 6. Advanced Lean Tools: It's Not Rocket Science -- Ch. 7. JIT in Supply Chain and Logistics: This JIT Is Good -- Ch. 8. Lean Warehouse: Low-Hanging Fruit -- Ch. 9. Lean Global Supply Chain and Logistics: The Long and Winding Road -- Ch. 10. Keys to Success: The Patient Gardener -- Ch. 11. Getting Started: Lean Forward -- Ch. 12. Lean and Technology: Why Can't We All Just Get Along? -- Ch. 13. Beyond the Four Walls: I Can See Clearly Now -- Ch. 14. Metrics and Measurement: How Are We Doing? -- Ch. 15. Education and Training: All Aboard the Lean-Train -- Ch. 16. Future Thoughts: Lean Times Ahead -- Appendix A: Real-world examples of lean supply chain and logistics management -- Appendix B: Lean opportunity assessment.
Abstract:
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.