ABSTRACT

Applying lean to the supply chain is a hot topic. While lean operations can produce significant benefits to an organization, the greatest benefits will not be realized unless lean is extended beyond the organization to involve both suppliers and customers. Lean Supply Chain: Collected Practices and Cases provides a variety of case studies ta

part |2 pages

Part I: Supply Chain Strategies

part |2 pages

Part II: Building Partnerships

part |2 pages

Part III: Improving Distribution

chapter 15|4 pages

Continuous Flow in the Warehouse

chapter 17|6 pages

Warehouse Sets a Faster Pace

chapter 18|4 pages

Error-Proofing Warehouse Picking

chapter 19|4 pages

Lean Leads to Returnable Containers

chapter 20|6 pages

Lean Philosophy Drives Trucking Company