Lean Six Sigma Logistics Strategic Development to Operational Success

Speed to market, reducing costs, and accelerating lead times are vital for survival in today's competitive environment. Inventory is no longer considered an asset, and strategies are needed to operate with minimal inventories. Lean Six Sigma Logistics provides the vehicle to solidify strategic position, win over customers, and achieve profitable margins. It will help you eliminate unnecessary inventories through disciplined efforts to understand and reduce variation, while increasing speed and flow in the supply chain. This easy- to-follow, "how to" book integrates Lean, Six Sigma and logistics into a cohesive text that effectively bridges all three disciplines. Robert Martichenko is Vice President of the Logistics Operations Division for Contract Logistics firm Transfreight LLC.Goldsby, Thomas J. is the author of 'Lean Six Sigma Logistics Strategic Development to Operational Success', published 2005 under ISBN 9781932159363 and ISBN 1932159363.