| | |  | Kanban/Materials | Home » » » » Streamlined: 14 Principles for Building & Managing the Lean Supply Chain | | | | | | | Description: | | Focusing on the lean supply chain from an operations perspective, this insightful book offers a thorough overview, covering the activities of all the companies involved in the flow of products, services, finances, and information - from the initial suppliers to the ultimate users. It provides candid discussions of managers' tasks and responsibilities and how they may be best accomplished through the use of such conceptual tools as lean thinking, theory of constraints, and the balanced scorecard. The book uniquely integrates the discussion of theory of constraints with the lean supply chain, illustrating how both champion the use of pull to create the flow of goods and services through the value chain while emphasizing that lean is indeed a growth strategy. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Mandyam M. Srinivasan | | Hardcover:
| 354 pages | | Publisher:
| South-Western Educational Pub | | Publication Date:
| October 26, 2004 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0324232772 | | Product Width:
| 1.62 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 2.37 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.02 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.06 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.38 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.34 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 13 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
The Best Lean Supply Chain book aroundFeb 08, 2008
By Un Client
"Un Client"
I've been reading a fair number of these over the past few months. Maybe it"s because I'm finally beginning to understand, but this most recent read is definitely the most complete, straightforward and readable analysis of the application of Lean to Supply Chain Management that I have come across.
And this is a European speaking!!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Excellent textbook for an advanced undergarduate course as well as MBA coursesJun 28, 2005
By Dr. Nasreddine Saadouli
I have adopted "streamlined" for an advanced topics in management course on lean supply chains. The challenge of finding a book that goes beyond the abstract concepts to more detailed and parctical steps for implementation has been greatly alleviated by "streamlined." Dr. Srinivasan provides the reader and the student in particular with a very well thought out and written text. My students' initial worries about the rigor and difficulty of the subject matter were quickly mitigated after reading the first few chapters.
The 14 principles provided me, the professor, an organizing framework for the delivery of the course, the assignments and the term project. The students and myself found "streamlined" to be very interesting, thought proviking, and useful.
This book is a must-read for any faculty member regardless of their discipline as the topics covered cut across all functional areas of business and provide a much-needed integrative approach.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Non-profit managers can benefit from StreamlinedDec 12, 2004
By Timothy
"Say something about yourself!"
What does Lean supply chain management have to do with service delivery in the non-profit sector? On the surface, not very much; however, as non-profit managers seek new ways to extract value from ever-thinning revenue streams and to improve social returns on charitable dollars invested in their organizations, perhaps they should take a closer look at Dr. Srinivasan's Streamlined. Given the complex nature of transactions in service industries compared to manufacturing, the principles discussed in this book - from systems theory and theory of constraint to variation and throughput - should be of increased interest to its managers; especially if they happen to exist in the non-profit sector (where these complexities are amplified). Streamlined has been indispensable to me and my staff in analyzing several persistent problems, including a decline in participation in our programs that has menaced us for more than four quarters. This easy to understand and practical book has helped us understand how we were working against ourselves and how we could improve our processes and increase participation - a quick and easy solution that worked . Speaking form the perspective of a non-profit manager who has nothing to waste, Dr. Srinivasan's book is a must read for any of my colleagues who take seriously their responsibility to squeeze as much value from their benefactors' goodwill as possible.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Supply Chain Book for Managers and MBA CoursesFeb 10, 2009
By Stuart Cooper
This book communicates the principles of Lean very effectively, introducing the topic of "Lean" to those unfamiliar with it, as well as educating Lean experts on aspects of Lean that may be new to them. Coming from a sales background, and having no former supply chain experience, I found parts of the book extremely easy to read and understandable. I would recommend "Streamlined" to managers wishing to implement Lean as well as professors desiring to teach Lean concepts to their students. Those involved in service or manufacturing environments will benefit greatly from this book.
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VP SalesNov 12, 2004
By Eric D
Srini's holistic approach in addressing the supply chain made this an easy read even for someone without major lean manufacturing experience. So many times, business books only address one segment of an audience. His emphasis on synergistic application of lean principles brings home the importance of applying the lean philosophy to all layers of the organization. Too many times professionals outside the manufacturing arena feel that they have no influence on lean applications. He highlights that marketing and sales have an important role play when implementing and managing an efficient lean system. This book offers many examples and principles that can help many organizations develop a strategy for the highly competitive business world.
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