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Record Nr.

UNINA9910143415503321

Autore

Zylstra Kirk D

Titolo

Lean distribution [[electronic resource] ] : applying lean manufacturing to distribution, logistics, and supply chain / / Kirk D. Zylstra

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, c2006

ISBN

1-118-42903-6

1-119-20142-X

1-280-28695-4

9786610286959

0-471-76404-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Disciplina

658.7

658.7/88

Soggetti

Business logistics - Management

Physical distribution of goods - Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Lean Distribution: Applying Lean Manufacturing to Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Taking the Lean Approach; The Lean Change in Distribution; The RFID Change Dilemma; The Forecast Barrier; The Balancing Act; Business and Operational Plans; Forecast Accuracy; Another Approach; The Traffic Analogy; Improving Distribution Operations; Lean Paradigm Shifts; Book Approach and Contents; Lean Distribution Framework; Lean Distribution Transformation; Role of Information Technology; Applications for Lean Distribution; Summary

Chapter 2: Distribution ChallengesCustomer Directions; Global Sourcing; Cost Reduction; Lean Streamlining; New Challenges?; Functional Silos; Summary; Chapter 3: Optimizing Distribution; Distribution Sports Franchise Analogy; Optimizing Distribution; Technology Infrastructure; Lowering Production/Sourcing Costs; Improving Inventory Management; Maximizing Asset Utilization; Technology Directions; Summary; Chapter 4: IT Transforms Distribution Processes; Distribution Business Processes; ERP Transformation;



Summary; Chapter 5: Lean Operating Capabilities; The Lean Approach

Managing Uncertainty with LeanLean and DRP: Collaboration; Lean-Enabled Collaboration; Summary; Chapter 6: Customer Service Policy; Customer Service Policy; Segmentation; Service Strategies; Summary; Chapter 7: Buffer Strategy; Buffer Strategy; Determine Service Strategies; Service Distinctions; Summary; Chapter 8: Replenishment Cycles; The Pipeline Approach; Replenishment Time; Delivered Cost; Summary; Chapter 9: Pull Approach; Pull Trigger; Replenishment Orders; Inventory Targets; Buffer Management; Summary; Chapter 10: Conclusion; The Simplicity Challenge; Planning Transformation

Lean Distribution BenefitsSelling the Lean Distribution Vision; Implementing Lean Distribution; Index

Sommario/riassunto

""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. Kirk's experience across a range of industries brings a unique understanding of common opportunities and solutions available to optimize distribution processes. Lean techniques, typically effective in manufacturing processes, are applied in the downstrea



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Record Nr.

UNISA996392118303316

Autore

Lever Thomas <1521-1577.>

Titolo

A sermo[n] preached at Poules crosse [[electronic resource] ] : the. xiiii. day of Decembre, by Thomas Leauer. Anno Do. M. D. L

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Worcester, : J. Oswen, 1551?]

Descrizione fisica

[120] p

Soggetti

Christian life

Sermons, English - 16th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

At foot of title page: Cum priuilegio ad imprimendum solum.

Imprint from STC.

Signatures: A-G H⁴.

Reproduction of original in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, England.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0014