„... would recommend it ... to understand ... fundamentals of making the transformation from a production “push„ to a demand “pull„ supply chain.“ (Supply Management, April 2006)
"... arguement it advances is that traditional forecast-driven approaches to supply chain management are inappropriate in today's turbulent markets." (Supply Management, March 2006)
Lean Distribution
Applying Lean Manufacturing to Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain
von Kirk D. Zylstra"Kirk Zylstra's focus on the customer is a fresh approach to lean. Companies that can bear the burden of variability will develop astrategic advantage in today's volatile market.„
--Travis Jarrell Institute of Industrial Engineers ProgramCommittee Chair
“Lean Distribution is a comprehensive yet concise workwith clear leanings. Kirk's experience across a range of industriesbrings a unique understanding of common opportunities and solutionsavailable to optimize distribution processes. Lean techniques, typically effective in manufacturing processes, are applied in thedownstream supply chain in a practical and productive manner thatwill offer something to any business distributing tangiblegoods.„
--F. Jeff Duncan Jr. VP, CIO, and Director of TechnologyLouisiana Pacific Corp.
“Lean Distribution has robustly captured the revolutionoccurring in today's increasingly competitive and global supplychain. Eliminating losses through lean manufacturing and leandistribution initiatives will become even more critical enablers toorganizations developing cost-advantaged supply chains."
--Rick McDonald Director of Manufacturing The CloroxCompany
--Travis Jarrell Institute of Industrial Engineers ProgramCommittee Chair
“Lean Distribution is a comprehensive yet concise workwith clear leanings. Kirk's experience across a range of industriesbrings a unique understanding of common opportunities and solutionsavailable to optimize distribution processes. Lean techniques, typically effective in manufacturing processes, are applied in thedownstream supply chain in a practical and productive manner thatwill offer something to any business distributing tangiblegoods.„
--F. Jeff Duncan Jr. VP, CIO, and Director of TechnologyLouisiana Pacific Corp.
“Lean Distribution has robustly captured the revolutionoccurring in today's increasingly competitive and global supplychain. Eliminating losses through lean manufacturing and leandistribution initiatives will become even more critical enablers toorganizations developing cost-advantaged supply chains."
--Rick McDonald Director of Manufacturing The CloroxCompany
