{"product_id":"lean-distribution-isbn-9780471740759","title":"Lean Distribution","description":"\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Travis Jarrell Institute of Industrial Engineers Program Committee Chair  \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLean Distribution\u003c\/i\u003e 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 downstream supply chain in a practical and productive manner that will offer something to any business distributing tangible goods.\"\u003cbr\u003e —F. Jeff Duncan Jr. VP, CIO, and Director of Technology Louisiana Pacific Corp.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLean Distribution\u003c\/i\u003e has robustly captured the revolution occurring in today's increasingly competitive and global supply chain. Eliminating losses through lean manufacturing and lean distribution initiatives will become even more critical enablers to organizations developing cost-advantaged supply chains.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Rick McDonald Director of Manufacturing The Clorox Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Taking the Lean Approach 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lean Change in Distribution 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe RFID Change Dilemma 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Forecast Barrier 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Balancing Act 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness and Operational Plans 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecast Accuracy 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother Approach 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Traffic Analogy 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Distribution Operations 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Paradigm Shifts 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBook Approach and Contents 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Distribution Framework 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Distribution Transformation 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of Information Technology 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications for Lean Distribution 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Distribution Challenges 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Directions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Sourcing 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Reduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Streamlining 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Challenges? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Silos 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Optimizing Distribution 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Sports Franchise Analogy 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Distribution 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Infrastructure 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering Production\/Sourcing Costs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Inventory Management 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing Asset Utilization 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Directions 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 IT Transforms Distribution Processes 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution Business Processes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eERP Transformation 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Lean Operating Capabilities 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lean Approach 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Uncertainty with Lean 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean and DRP: Collaboration 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean-Enabled Collaboration 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Customer Service Policy 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomer Service Policy 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSegmentation 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Strategies 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Buffer Strategy 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffer Strategy 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine Service Strategies 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Distinctions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Replenishment Cycles 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pipeline Approach 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplenishment Time 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivered Cost 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Pull Approach 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePull Trigger 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplenishment Orders 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Targets 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffer Management 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Conclusion 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Simplicity Challenge 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Transformation 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLean Distribution Benefits 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling the Lean Distribution Vision 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Lean Distribution 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 219\u003c\/p\u003e \"... would recommend it ... to understand ... fundamentals of making the transformation from a production \"push\" to a demand \"pull\" supply chain.\" (\u003ci\u003eSupply Management,\u003c\/i\u003e April 2006) \u003cp\u003e\"...arguement it advances is that traditional forecast-driven approaches to supply chain management are inappropriate in today's turbulent markets.\" (\u003ci\u003eSupply Management\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKIRK D. ZYLSTRA\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003ewww.profit-chain.com.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMany companies in diverse industries have implemented Lean manufacturing practices and successfully reduced operating costs, slashed inventories, reduced floor space, and improved customer service. However, few companies have successfully implemented Lean principles across distribution operations. The barrier: most distribution systems are based on inherently inaccurate forecasts that “push” inventory to warehouses to accommodate fluctuations in customer demand. This book shows how to break through the forecast accuracy barrier by applying proven Lean practices that reduce costs and simplify distribution processes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLean Distribution\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the most challenging issues currently facing industry: forecast revisions and inaccuracies, customer demands to limit inventory exposure, and the need to reduce supply chain costs. Compounding these issues is the global sourcing firmly entrenched in industry. Global sourcing entails longer supply-chains, compounding the chronic limitations of forecasting, planning, and supply chain optimization. While these problems appear to have mutually exclusive solutions, Lean simplifies distribution operations and processes to bring results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLean Distribution\u003c\/i\u003e resolves the forecasting dilemma and provides an actionable road map to transform the supply chain with specific recommendations to implement improvements. Lean embraces the variation and inaccuracy inherent in forecasts and customer orders to focus on reducing lead time, reducing lot sizes, and increasing reliability, yielding the flexibility and simplicity required to achieve consistent results. This book goes beyond describing the principles and a foundation to provide a comprehensive, real-world framework and specific recommendations for customizing a Lean approach to transform distribution in any business.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Derived from the author’s experiences assessing product flow and implementing Lean principles in diverse companies and industries, \u003ci\u003eLean Distribution\u003c\/i\u003e presents a proven, real-world approach to distribution—an approach that saves money and improves customer service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989520072933,"sku":"NP9780471740759","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471740759.jpg?v=1761784435","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lean-distribution-isbn-9780471740759","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}