Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management--------------------------------------------------"""The documented benchmarks for success and the many examples help explicate"the complexities for the reader. The book is organized and writtenso 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 ChainManagement, Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, Smeal" College of Business, Pennsylvania State University ""The book is a"must-read for all supply chain managers seeking to drive down costsand improve profits and must be read before any investment is madein 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, TempleUniversity Expert Strategies for Improving Supply Chain and LogisticsPerformance Using Lean This practical guide reveals how to identifyand eliminate waste in your organization's supply chain and logistics function. Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management provides explanationsof both basic and advanced Lean tools, as well as specific Lean implementationopportunities. The book then describes a Lean implementation methodologywith critical success factors. Real-world examples and case studiesdemonstrate how to effectively use this powerful strategy to realizesignificant, long-term improvements and bottom-line savings. COVERAGEINCLUDES: * Using Lean to energize your supply chain * The eight wastes* Lean opportunities and JIT in supply chain and logistics * Lean toolsand warehouse * Global lean supply chain and logistics * Lean opportunityassessment, value stream mapping, and Kaizen event management * Best-in-classuse of technology with Lean * Metrics and measurement * Education andtraining Valuable training slides are available for download.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Paul Myerson has been a successful change catalystfor a variety of clients and organizations of all sizes. He has morethan 25 years of experience in supply chain strategies, systems, andoperations that have resulted in bottom-line improvements for companiessuch as General Electric, Unilever, and Church and Dwight (Arm & Hammer).Myerson holds an MBA in Physical Distribution from Temple Universityand a BS in Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University. He iscurrently Managing Partner at Logistics Planning Associates, LLC, asupply chain planning software and consulting business (www.psiplanner.com).Myerson serves as an adjunct professor at several universities, includingKean University and New Jersey City University. He is the author ofa Windows-based Supply Chain Planning software, and co-author of anew Lean supply chain and logistics management simulation traininggame by ENNA.