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Lean Six Sigma Logistics—Strategic Development to Operational Success

by Thomas Goldsby and Robert Martichenko

2005 (300 pages)

ISBN:9781932159363

Covering the technical issues as well as the leadership aspects of Lean Six Sigma Logistics, this book provides the vehicle to solidify strategic position, win over customers, and achieve increased profit margins.

Table of Contents

Lean Six Sigma Logistics—Strategic Development to Operational Success
Preface
Section 1 - Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Why Bother?
Chapter 1	-	What is Lean Six Sigma Logistics?
Chapter 2	-	The Importance of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Section 2 - The Logistics Wastes
Chapter 3	-	The Waste of Inventory
Chapter 4	-	The Waste of Transportation
Chapter 5	-	The Waste of Space and Facilities
Chapter 6	-	The Waste of Time
Chapter 7	-	The Waste of Packaging
Chapter 8	-	The Waste of Administration
Chapter 9	-	The Waste of Knowledge
Section 3 - The Logistics Bridge Model
Chapter 10	-	A Tour of the Bridge
Chapter 11	-	Logistics Flow: Asset Flow
Chapter 12	-	Flow: Information Flow
Chapter 13	-	Flow: Financial Flow
Chapter 14	-	Capability: Predictability
Chapter 15	-	Capability: Stability
Chapter 16	-	Capability: Visibility
Chapter 17	-	Discipline: Collaboration
Chapter 18	-	Discipline: Systems Optimization
Chapter 19	-	Discipline: Waste Elimination
Section 4 - Building the Bridge: Lean Six Sigma Logistics Tools
Chapter 20	-	Strategy and Planning Tools
Chapter 21	-	Problem-Solving Tools
Chapter 22	-	Operational Tools
Chapter 23	-	Measurement Tools
Chapter 24	-	Case Study: Goldsmart Products, Inc.
Chapter 25	-	Summary and Conclusion