What makes a lean supply chain?

Subtitle: Six core attributies characterize the lean supply chain. They range from the ability to capture and communicate the demand signal to successful collaboration with supply chain partners. The industry leaders that have developed these lean competencies enjoy a competitive edge that is manifested in smoother operations, lower stock levels, and greater inventory turns.

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• Authors:
  • VITASEK, KATE L
  • MANRODT, KARL B
  • Abbott, Jeff
• Publication Date: 2005-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Illustrations;
• Serial:
  • Supply chain management review, v. 9, no. 7 (Oct.2005), p. 39-45 : ill

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Logistics
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01017440
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Northwestern University, Evanston
• Files: TLIB
• Created Date: Jan 31 2006 3:45PM