ABSTRACT

However, transforming your company’s supply chain in accordance with the LEAN SCM paradigm is a journey that requires considerable effort, depending on the starting point. Nothing less than a major shift in the organizational mindset is required, because the major principles of SCM change dramatically. LEAN SCM will require changing your company’s business processes, functional roles and responsibilities, and IT systems. Do not expect the journey to be an easy one. Nevertheless, if your company adheres to the following three guidelines, it will successfully complete the LEAN SCM journey and fully capture its benefits:

• Build strong commitment to and leadership for LEAN SCM-for organizational alignment.