{"product_id":"lean-distribution-9780471740759","title":"Lean Distribution","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kirk Zylstra's focus on the customer is a fresh approach to lean. Companies that can bear the burden of variability will develop a strategic advantage in today's volatile market. \"  --Travis Jarrell Institute of Industrial Engineers Program Committee Chair    \"Lean Distribution is a comprehensive yet concise work with clear leanings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... would recommend it ... to understand ... fundamentals of making the transformation from a production \"push\" to a demand \"pull\" supply chain.\" (\u003ci\u003eSupply Management,\u003c\/i\u003e April 2006) \u003cp\u003e\"...arguement it advances is that traditional forecast-driven approaches to supply chain management are inappropriate in today's turbulent markets.\" (\u003ci\u003eSupply Management\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Taking the Lean Approach 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lean Change in Distribution 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe RFID Change Dilemma 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Forecast Barrier 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Balancing Act 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness and Operational Plans 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecast Accuracy 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother Approach 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Traffic Analogy 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Distribution Operations 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Paradigm Shifts 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook Approach and Contents 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Distribution Framework 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Distribution Transformation 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of Information Technology 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications for Lean Distribution 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Distribution Challenges 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Directions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Sourcing 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Reduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Streamlining 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Challenges? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Silos 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Optimizing Distribution 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Sports Franchise Analogy 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Distribution 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Infrastructure 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering Production\/Sourcing Costs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Inventory Management 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing Asset Utilization 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Directions 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 IT Transforms Distribution Processes 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Business Processes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eERP Transformation 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Lean Operating Capabilities 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lean Approach 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Uncertainty with Lean 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean and DRP: Collaboration 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean-Enabled Collaboration 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Customer Service Policy 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service Policy 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSegmentation 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Strategies 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Buffer Strategy 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffer Strategy 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine Service Strategies 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Distinctions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Replenishment Cycles 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pipeline Approach 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplenishment Time 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivered Cost 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Pull Approach 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePull Trigger 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplenishment Orders 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Targets 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffer Management 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Conclusion 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Simplicity Challenge 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Transformation 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Distribution Benefits 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling the Lean Distribution Vision 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Lean Distribution 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 219\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515432067415,"sku":"9780471740759","price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lean-distribution-9780471740759","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}