Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management

“The book is organized and written so that it will be useful as an introduction to the field and also as a reference when special challenges arise for the practicing manager.”

– Dr. John J. Coyle, Professor Emeritus of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pennsylvania State University

With explanations of both basic and advanced Lean tools, as well as specific real-world examples and case studies, the Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management Book provides a unique and thought-provoking look at your supply chain. This practical book reveals how you can identify and remove wasteful activities within your organization’s supply chain and logistic functions.

This book describes a Lean implementation methodology, complete with critical success factors. The real-world examples demonstrate how to effectively use this strategy to realize significant, long-term improvements and bottom-line savings.

“The book is a must-read for all supply chain managers seeking to drive down costs and improve profits and must be read before any investment is made in your supply chain. Get copies for your controller and all senior managers…this book lays it all out.” – Dr. Richard Lancioni, Chair, Marketing & Supply Chain Management, Fox School of Business, Temple University

About the Author:

Paul Myerson is a leading supply chain and logistics management expert, with experience in consulting and teaching and over 25 years of hands-on industry experience. He has helped companies such as General Electric, Unilever, and Church and Dwight (Arm & Hammer) realize extensive bottom-line improvements. Paul holds an MBA in Physical Distribution from Temple University, a BS in Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University, has authored a number of Training Packages and a Simulation with Enna, and is currently Managing Partner at Logistics Planning Associates, LLC, a supply chain planning software and consulting business.

ISBN: 978-0071766265

Pages: 270