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Lean Six Sigma logistics : strategic development to operational success /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goldsby, Thomas J.
Other Authors: Martichenko, Robert, 1965-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Fl : J. Ross Pub., [2005]
Subjects:
Business logistics > Management.
Six sigma (Quality control standard)
Process control.
Inventory control.
Waste minimization.
Industrial efficiency.
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • What is lean Six Sigma logistics?
  • The importance of logistics and supply chain management
  • The waste of inventory
  • The waste of transportation
  • The waste of space and facilities
  • The waste of time
  • The waste of packaging
  • The waste of administration
  • The waste of knowledge
  • A tour of the bridge
  • Logistics flow : asset flow
  • Flow : information flow
  • Flow : financial flow
  • Capability : predictability
  • Capability : stability
  • Capability : visibility
  • Discipline : collaboration
  • Discipline : systems optimization
  • Discipline : waste elimination
  • Strategy and planning tools
  • Problem-solving tools
  • Operational tools
  • Measurement tools
  • Case study : GoldSmart Products, Inc.
  • Summary and conclusion.