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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Expert Strategies for Improving Supply Chain and Logistics Performance Using LeanThis 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.

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Author:   Paul Myerson
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.558kg
ISBN:  

9780071766265

ISBN 10:   007176626
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   16 April 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

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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Paul Myerson has been a successful change catalyst for a variety of clients and organizations of all sizes. He has more than 25 years of experience in supply chain strategies, systems, and operations that have resulted in bottom-line improvements for companies such as General Electric, Unilever, and Church and Dwight (Arm & Hammer). Myerson holds an MBA in Physical Distribution from Temple University and a BS in Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University. He is currently Managing Partner at Logistics Planning Associates, LLC, a supply chain planning software and consulting business (www.psiplanner.com). Myerson serves as an adjunct professor at several universities, including Kean University and New Jersey City University. He is the author of a Windows-based Supply Chain Planning software, and co-author of a new Lean supply chain and logistics management simulation training game by ENNA.

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