Zylstra Lean Distribution

Applying Lean Manufacturing to Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-471-76404-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten, E-Book

"Kirk Zylstra's focus on the customer is a fresh approach to lean.Companies that can bear the burden of variability will develop astrategic advantage in today's volatile market."
--Travis Jarrell Institute of Industrial Engineers ProgramCommittee Chair
"Lean Distribution is a comprehensive yet concise workwith clear leanings. Kirk's experience across a range of industriesbrings a unique understanding of common opportunities and solutionsavailable to optimize distribution processes. Lean techniques,typically effective in manufacturing processes, are applied in thedownstream supply chain in a practical and productive manner thatwill offer something to any business distributing tangiblegoods."
--F. Jeff Duncan Jr. VP, CIO, and Director of TechnologyLouisiana Pacific Corp.
"Lean Distribution has robustly captured the revolutionoccurring in today's increasingly competitive and global supplychain. Eliminating losses through lean manufacturing and leandistribution initiatives will become even more critical enablers toorganizations developing cost-advantaged supply chains."
--Rick McDonald Director of Manufacturing The CloroxCompany

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zylstra, Kirk D.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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 Challenges.
Customer 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 DistributionProcesses.
Distribution Business Processes.
ERP Transformation.
Summary.
Chapter 5: Lean Operating Capabilities.
The Lean Approach.
Managing Uncertainty with Lean.
Lean 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 Benefits.
Selling the Lean Distribution Vision.
Implementing Lean Distribution.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

KIRK D. ZYLSTRA is an independent consultant specializing in supply chain and manufacturing operations transformation. He teaches operations management and supply chain part-time at the University of Washington Business School in Seattle, Washington. He is a retired partner of a major international consulting firm, where he served major manufacturing, distribution, and retail companies during his more than twenty years with the firm. He has been a featured speaker at the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and other conferences on supply chain and Lean manufacturing. For more information about Zylstra and Lean transformation, visit www.profit-chain.com.