Lean Supply Chain Management

<p>Unlike other strategic procurement guides <strong>Lean Supply Chain Management</strong> considers an organization's business condition as a contributing factor in the development of a strategic procurement strategy. That is rather than taking a one-size fits all approach the author's more individualized approach illustrates techniques specific to organizations operating in a standard or crisis environment. </p><p>Highlights include:</p><ul> <li>Methods for developing and tracking strategic procurement initiatives.</li> <li>Planning in the standard and crisis environments. </li> <li>Coordinating supply chain management and lean manufacturing. </li> <li>Performance measurement tools.</li> </ul><p><strong>Lean Supply Chain Management</strong> provides purchasers and supplier development professionals with the tools needed to transform procurement from a mere cost center to a profit generator.</p>