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Ch 1: Using LSS Methods to Identify and Manage Supply Chain ProjectsExecutive overview *Voice-of-the customer (VOC) * Identifying performance gaps and projects * The 10-Step Solution Process * Understanding how your process works * Strategic project execution * Strategic Project selection * LSS operational assessments * Building the Project Charter * Project Planning * Project Management * Identifying LSS projectsCh 2: Deploying LSS Projects Using Lean ToolsLSS project alignment * S&OP control of LSS projects * Lean basics * Rapid improvement using Kaizen events * Lean/e-supply integrationCh 3: Demand Management Impact on LSS ProjectsDemand management overview * Sales & Operations Planning * Demand aggregation* Developing a consensus forecast * Master production schedule * Estimating customer demand * Product forecasting * Measuring forecasting error * Impact of new product forecasts * LSS forecasting applicationsCh 4: Lead Time Impact on LSS ProjectsWhy reducing lead time is important * Lean time reduction * Reducing lead time (ex.)Ch 5: LSS Applications to MRPII (Material Resource Planning)MRPII high level functions * Capacity requirements * MRPII specific functions * Hybrid MRPII systems * LSS MRPII applicationsCh 6: Using Inventory Models to Identify LSS ProjectsInventory basics * Building system models * Inventory models * Miscellaneous inventory topicsCh 7: LSS SC and 3rd Party LogisticsLean SC overview * Distribution systems * Receipt of customer orders * Transportation * Warehousing * Distribution inventory management * 3rd party logistics * Reverse logistics * LSS applications to food and commodity SCCh 8: Root Cause Analysis Using Six Sigma Tools (with Operations Research)Root cause analysis using the 10-step solution process * Big Data AnalyticsCh. 9: LSS Improvement and ControlControl strategies * Development of the control strategyCh 10: SC Design for ExcellenceHistory of DFSS for Supply Chain operations * What is it? * Why use it? * Kano analysis * Benchmarking * Requirements translation * Innovative Solution Methods * TRIZ * Creating models * Pilot and proof of concept * Verification of requirementsConclusionManaging organization change for LSS SC deployments * The LSS maturity model * New trends for SC improvement.

A unique, 10-step improvement process for identifying and solving the root causes of supply chain problems using the latest Lean Manufacturing principles-updated to cover kaizen events, big data analytics, customer loyalty metrics, security, and sustainability.