1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911019080803321

Autore

Zylstra Kirk D

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

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

ISBN

9786610286959

9781118429037

1118429036

9781119201427

111920142X

9781280286957

1280286954

9780471764045

0471764043

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Disciplina

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



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911039528603321

Autore

De Rossi, Antonio

Titolo

Torino 1980-2011 : la trasformazione e le sue immagini / Antonio De Rossi, Giovanni Durbiano

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Torino [etc.], : Umberto Allemandi & C., 2006

ISBN

88-422-1454-X

Descrizione fisica

119 p. : ill. ; 20 cm

Collana

Architettura contemporanea a Torino ; 5

Altri autori (Persone)

Durbiano, Giovanni

Disciplina

711.40945121

Locazione

DARST

Collocazione

DE FUSCO 1712

Lingua di pubblicazione

Italiano

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia