Lean Distribution

Lean Distribution

Applying Lean Manufacturing to Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain

Zylstra, Kirk D.

John Wiley & Sons Inc

11/2005

240

Dura

Inglês

9780471740759

15 a 20 dias

464

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Preface xi

Acknowledgments xv

Chapter 1 Taking the Lean Approach 1

The Lean Change in Distribution 2

The RFID Change Dilemma 2

The Forecast Barrier 3

The Balancing Act 4

Business and Operational Plans 6

Forecast Accuracy 7

Another Approach 8

The Traffic Analogy 9

Improving Distribution Operations 13

Lean Paradigm Shifts 13

Book Approach and Contents 16

Lean Distribution Framework 17

Lean Distribution Transformation 22

Role of Information Technology 24

Applications for Lean Distribution 25

Summary 29

Chapter 2 Distribution Challenges 31

Customer Directions 31

Global Sourcing 33

Cost Reduction 33

Lean Streamlining 35

New Challenges? 36

Functional Silos 38

Summary 39

Chapter 3 Optimizing Distribution 41

Distribution Sports Franchise Analogy 42

Optimizing Distribution 43

Technology Infrastructure 48

Lowering Production/Sourcing Costs 55

Improving Inventory Management 56

Maximizing Asset Utilization 58

Technology Directions 63

Summary 65

Chapter 4 IT Transforms Distribution Processes 67

Distribution Business Processes 68

ERP Transformation 71

Summary 83

Chapter 5 Lean Operating Capabilities 85

The Lean Approach 86

Managing Uncertainty with Lean 92

Lean and DRP: Collaboration 98

Lean-Enabled Collaboration 104

Summary 109

Chapter 6 Customer Service Policy 111

Customer Service Policy 112

Segmentation 121

Service Strategies 125

Summary 127

Chapter 7 Buffer Strategy 129

Buffer Strategy 130

Determine Service Strategies 136

Service Distinctions 146

Summary 158

Chapter 8 Replenishment Cycles 161

The Pipeline Approach 162

Replenishment Time 165

Delivered Cost 170

Summary 183

Chapter 9 Pull Approach 185

Pull Trigger 187

Replenishment Orders 193

Inventory Targets 196

Buffer Management 198

Summary 204

Chapter 10 Conclusion 207

The Simplicity Challenge 208

Planning Transformation 209

Lean Distribution Benefits 211

Selling the Lean Distribution Vision 213

Implementing Lean Distribution 215

Index 219
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