Overview
Struggling with a cumbersome forecasting process yielding unsatisfactory results? Lean Forecasting Demystified! by Steve Clarke offers a transformative solution by applying lean principles to forecasting. Clarke delves into how the lean approach, renowned for its radical reduction of costs, lead times, and inventory within the manufacturing environment, can revolutionize forecasting. This guide champions lean business forecasting, favoring practical tools over complex technology to enhance accuracy swiftly and affordably. Clarke's accessible style, infused with humor and real-world examples, guides readers through optimizing forecasts, managing safety stocks, and reacting effectively to demand shifts. With plentiful illustrations and actionable insights, Lean Forecasting Demystified! empowers organizations to adopt lean principles, cutting waste, enhancing customer service, and boosting supply chain performance.
Full Product Details
Author: Steve Clarke
Publisher: Publish Your Purpose
Imprint: Publish Your Purpose
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.263kg
ISBN: 9798887971162
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 11 October 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for Steve Clarke ""Excellent with lean manufacturing and kaizen. Awesome with streamlining the purchasing, distribution & planning functions, resulting higher inventory turns."" - Roy Hendricks, Senior Buyer ""Very knowledgeable in S&OP, ERP, Demand Management and business intelligence tools."" - Tearra Keaton, Supply Chain Manager ""Very strong supply chain leader. Delivered strong customer service performance using lean methodologies."" - John Buckley, Consumer Products Industry Advisor ""Exceptional ability to bring multiple stakeholders to the table and persuade stakeholders to implement lean manufacturing principles. Great strategic vision."" - Noel Fruchtenicht, Director, Supply Chain ""He brought structure to the process and managed a very complex project in an incredibly dynamic environment."" - Tobin Schilke, CFO ""Re-built the supply chain processes which improved efficiency and reduced the operational churn."" - Cliff Wylie, Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning
Author Information
After obtaining his BS in Biochemistry and an MBA, Steve has become a leading expert in life-science supply chain management and operational excellence. Steve has over 25 years' experience with notable life science companies, such as Danaher Corporation and Bio-Rad Laboratories, as well as smaller start-up organizations. Steve is the founder of BioSupply Consulting LLC, helping life science clients transform their supply chain capability and performance. He has been the guest speaker at several APICS events and supply chain related podcasts. He also publishes a weekly newsletter to his 16K LinkedIn followers.
