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Lean Distribution: Applying Lean Manufacturing to Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain 1st Edition

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 11, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471740756
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471740759
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsA fresh perspective on Lean outside the factory
By Eric Schmidt on October 15, 2006
Format: Hardcover
I found this to be interesting read on using lean principles to streamline the supply chain between the plant and the customer. Too often, Lean (like TOC, Six Sigma, etc.) is described by its followers as the magic solution for every problem. Refreshingly, Zylstra has not only addressed a specific topic, but also hasn't claimed that it always works perfectly and should never be questioned.

From a reader's perspective, the book is well written -- the case for lean distribution is made clearly through a series of brief chapters that serve as building blocks toward a logical, cogent conclusion.

By matching my own experiences to the methods and concepts presented in the book, there appears to be a great deal of "been there, done that" behind the author's positions. Many of the clients I have worked with -- and had great success with -- could benefit from spending some time with this book and thinking about how they could further improve using the concepts covered.

Overall, a pretty strong effort from what looks like a first-time author.
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1.0 out of 5 starsanother wretchedly horrible "LEAN" something
By Sassafrass Pedullah on September 30, 2012
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save your time and money and avoid this waste of words and print....why you might ask? There is nothing lean or TPS about the garbage in this book. Its another poorly written group of ideals and opinions expressed in order to piggyback off of the whole "Lean Frenzy" and make money off of it. Maybe Amazon should start exposing reviewers that get paid for positive responses to allow people to see what motivates so many sterling, five star reviews of trash. Stay away from this book....
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3.0 out of 5 starsComplex Subject
By Alexandre Winkler on October 1, 2012
Format: Hardcover
The so-called Lean Thinking has been observed in Toyota by a research carried out by MIT. It is recommendable that the reader should be familiar with lean practices before reading the book. In this connection, please note the 5 basic principles of the lean mentality:

1- Identify value;
2- Map the value stream;
3- Create flow;
4- Establish pull (in lieu of the traditional push methodology); and
5- Seek perfection.

Principles 2, 3 and 4 above are of key importance for a correct understanding of lean distribution. In very general terms, the idea of lean distribution is concerned with making the distribution flow as smooth as possible. The author argues that forecasting demand is a difficult task and he therefore proposes the use of a pull methodology instead. He also contests the focus upon the reduction of transportation costs sacrificing the total distribution cost.

I myself believe that the pull methodology is not a panacea for every distribution scenario at all. Furthermore, I find difficult to figure out some explanations along the book that in my view go against the grain. As a result, a number of passages in the book were not quite clear to me. Please note that the author is fully in favor of Just-in-Time (JIT) production and lean practices all along the book. I therefore refer to chapter 1 of "Designing and Managing the Supply Chain" where Simchi-Levi and others call attention to the fact that JIT and lean strategies affect unfavorably the effective management of every supply chain.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOutstanding Insights on Lean Distribution/SCM, Methodically written
By Tony on November 15, 2006
Format: Hardcover
Kirk has done an outstanding job in decomposing the issues and content related to an area that is receiving broader attention as businesses leverage lean techniques "outside the four walls". For business models looking for advantages and cost containment opportunities, this is a good place to start to better understand the complexities and techniques associated with Lean Distribution. It is clear that he has been "around the block" with respect to seeing and developing this expertise for businesses across multiple industries and I am encouraged to see others sharing their expertise in this domain (which often lacks the attention it deserves).

Overall, well-written, methodically explained and great insights throughout. A great book to supplement any academic curriculum or Supply Chain initative in my opinion
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5.0 out of 5 starsLean Distribution is a "must have" text on supply chain optimization
By merlin8 on April 11, 2007
Format: Hardcover
Zylstra has effectively packaged more than two decades of experience as a leading practitioner of production and supply chain optimization. Sharing client experiences has allowed Zylstra to add context to what at times is necessarily a technical path to getting the most out of your supply chain for both your organization and your customers. Lean Distribution is a "must have" text on how to successfully analyze and implement proven optimization techniques.
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