Overview

Capitalize on a Powerful, 10-Step Improvement Process to Identify and Solve Supply Chain Problems in Industrial Organizations! Six Sigma practitioners and industrial managers who want to improve supply chain effectiveness in their organizations now have a powerful new weapon to add to their arsenal! Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management offers a unique 10-step improvement process for identifying and solving the root causes of supply chain problems in everyday operations. Written by Master Black Belt James William Martin, this proven management tool combines key aspects of Lean Manufacturing (from the Toyota Production System) and Six Sigma management principles in order to create a Lean Six Sigma approach that can dramatically improve supply chain function. Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management contains specific information for developing inventory models, metrics for aligning objectives with strategic goals, a concise overview of supply chain concepts, and models illustrating how lead time and demand impact customer service and inventory investment levels. This vital resource features: A complete program for Lean Six Sigma improvement and controlThe latest Lean Six Sigma methods to identify and manage supply chainsExpert help with Lean Six Sigma supply chains and third party logisticsApplications of Lean Six Sigma to MRPIIGuidance on root-cause analysis using Six Sigma tools Designed to help Six Sigma professionals and frontline managers achieve higher levels of competitiveness, Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chain Management provides the guidelines, tools, and techniques required to eliminate supply chain problems and boost company performance.

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Author:   James Martin
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.734kg
ISBN:  

9780071479424

ISBN 10:   0071479422
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   16 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

FOREWORD INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Using Lean Six Sigma Methods to Identify and Manage Supply Chain Projects Chapter 2: Deploying Lean Six Sigma Projects Using Lean Tools Chapter 3: Demand Management Impact on Lean Six Sigma Projects Chapter 4: Lead-Time Impact on Lean Six Sigma Projects Chapter 5: Lean Six Sigma Applications to Materials Requirements Planning (MRPII) Chapter 6: Identifying Lean Six Sigma Projects Using Inventory Models Chapter 7: Lean Supply Chains and Third-Party Logistics Chapter 8: Root Cause Analysis Using Six Sigma Tools (With Operations Research Methods) Chapter 9: Lean Six Sigma Improvement and Control Chapter 10: Applying the 10-Step Solution Process APPENDIX I: IMPORTANT SUPPLY CHAIN METRICS APPENDIX II: KEY LEAN SIX SIGMA CONCEPTS CONCLUSION GLOSSARY INDEX

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