NAW National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

Description

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Becoming lean in wholesale distribution is more important than ever in today’s challenging economic market. Applying lean concepts makes sense because becoming lean means becoming a more effective distributor. And becoming lean will lead to higher profitability.

This book discusses the steps distributors must take to design and manage a lean culture. It deals with one lucrative area: Operations, which includes all aspects of the order processing system—from the time you seek an order, to order entry, and all the way through to delivery of products and services. Apply the tools and techniques in this book to your company so that it will operate with minimal waste and few errors, while at the same time meet your primary goal of adding value to the products and services you provide.

What Readers Have to Say

"The material in Lean Operations in Wholesale Distribution will provide us with the right spin on the lean concept for our environment. We have experienced manufacturing and quality staff who are looking for direction on a process to implement in the distribution climate. This book should be an excellent template for doing this."

— Mike Horricks, Director of Supply Chain Management, Marks Supply Inc.

"Overall, this is a critical subject if distributors are to lift their games in an evermore competitive world economy. Our company’s experience in the area of integrated supply would suggest that Dr. Daneshgari’s work will provide meaningful insights for all involved parties."

— Mark W. Kramer, President and CEO, Laird Plastics

Extended Description

Does lean apply to the wholesale distribution industry? Absolutely yes! The wholesale distribution industry has always tried to be at the leading edge of technological innovation. However, technology, at best, will keep an industry at par with national averages. To excel and exceed national averages, the application of technology must be supplemented with innovation in processes—that is, with the application of business and lean principles.

Lean doesn’t happen by itself; it happens by design. This book discusses the steps wholesaler-distributors must take to design and manage a lean culture. Specifically, it deals with one lucrative area for distributors: Operations, which includes all aspects of the order processing system—from the time you seek an order, to order entry, and all the way through to delivery of products and services.

This book, with its 70 detailed exhibits, provides a solid foundation for understanding lean and offers a starting point for applying continuous process improvement throughout your firm—one area at a time. Lean is not a destination; it’s a journey. Use this book on your journey to reshaping your business landscape.