Lean Six Sigma logistics
By: by: Thomas Goldsby & Robert Martichenko.
Contributors: Martichenko, Robert, 1965-
Publisher: J. Ross Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Boca Raton, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
Subjects: Business logistics -- Management.; Six sigma (Quality control standard); Process control.; Inventory control.; Waste minimization.; Industrial efficiency.
Description: "Lean Six Sigma Logistics features the Logistics Bridge Model to serve as your roadmap for continuous improvement, leveraging value, eliminating waste, and enhancing your abilities to view the supply chain with a critical eye. It provides a method for developing strategies as well as tactical steps that will help you achieve successful operational implementation of Lean Six Sigma Logistics. The primary focus is on logistics flow, capability, and discipline as the guiding principles for solving any logistics challenge. Whatever the status of your supply chain, this book provides the essence for developing and implementing a successful logistics strategy."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What is lean Six Sigma logistics?; title: The importance of logistics and supply chain management; title: The waste of inventory; title: The waste of transportation; title: The waste of space and facilities; title: The waste of time; title: The waste of packaging; title: The waste of administration; title: The waste of knowledge; title: A tour of the bridge; title: Logistics flow : asset flow; title: Flow : information flow; title: Flow : financial flow; title: Capability : predictability; title: Capability : stability; title: Capability : visibility; title: Discipline : collaboration; title: Discipline : systems optimization; title: Discipline : waste elimination; title: Strategy and planning tools; title: Problem-solving tools; title: Operational tools; title: Measurement tools; title: Case study : Lamro Manufacturing; title: Summary and conclusion.