Foreword     xi Preface     xvii Part  I: Applied Savings to the Collaborative Supply Chain  Chapter 1: Lean Sustainable Technologies     1 Chapter 2: Warehouse Management System (WMS)     27 Chapter 3: The Use of Radio Frequency Identity Tags in Industry     49 Chapter 4: Transportation Management System (TMS)     77 Chapter 5: Savings of B2B E-commerce     97 Chapter 6: The Introduction of Enterprise Resource Programs (ERP)     121 Chapter 7: Third-Party Provider     137 Chapter 8: Inventory Control     147 Chapter 9: Promotional Forecast System     159 Chapter 10: An Introduction to Distribution Resource Management     165 Chapter 11: Joint Order Allocation     173 Chapter 12: Variable or Fixed Reorder Periods     179 Chapter 13: Furthering Collaboration with Suppliers (CPFR)     199 Chapter 14: Material Handling Technology, Voice Pick, and Pick to Light Technologies     215 Section I: Introduction to an Application of Lean, Green Supply Chain Management External Chapter 15: The Visual and Visible Supply Chain     239 Chapter 16: Master Data Alignment and Item Synchronization     245 Section II: Introduction to an Application of Lean, Green Supply Chain Management Internal Chapter 17: Internal Supply Chain     255 Part II:  Technical Sections Chapter 18: A Technical Explanation of Forecasting Systems     275 Chapter 19: Forecasting Methodology and Gamma Smoothing: A Solution to Better Accuracy to Maintain Lean and Green     305 Chapter 20: The Characteristics Needed in a Forecast Program     345 Chapter 21: The New Sustainable EOQ Formula     353 Chapter 22: Consequences of the Industrial Revolution     369 Chapter 23: Different Organizations’ Green Supply Chain Management and LEED     375 Chapter 24: Case Study: Sweetwater Sound     383 Chapter 25: Case Study: Behavioral Health     389 Appendix A: The Summary of the Lean and Green Technologies     407 Index     409

"Strong passion in sustainability and relentless pursuit in lean technologies describe Professor Palevich.... One cannot find a better author for this subject.” --Dr. Otto Chang, Dean of the Richard T. Doermer School of Business, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne   “Rob did a great job at Do it Best. One of his many accomplishments was designing and developing the first computerized forecast and inventory control system in our industry.” --Don Wolf, President Emeritus, Do it Best Corp.   “It’s great to see Rob sharing his expertise with others. Rob was truly one of the key players year in and year out by helping Do it Best achieve a cost of operation that was consistently 34% lower than our closest competition. His inventory control programs allowed us to achieve 97% fill rates on over 65,000 SKUs and become the industry leader in turns. A true leader and innovator in his field.” --Mike McClelland, President/CEO Emeritus, Do it Best Corp.   “Professor Palevich has spent a long and illustrious career devoted to the study of lean supply chain management. The skills that he has passed on to students over the years have undoubtedly created a stronger university and truly a world-class business curriculum. It has been my pleasure to have such an influential mentor help shape and guide my career.” --Anthony McDonald, Inventory Analyst, Auburn Gear Inc.   “[Professor Palevich’s] classes literally changed my way of thinking, and I saw the true importance of technology--not only in everyday life but how it is the driving factor in business for streamlining processes while cutting costs. In addition, it was the reason I’ve chosen to go into the telecommunications industry and make a career out of it, and for that I can never thank [him] enough!” --Chelsea Smith   “Whether you are a supply chain manager, executive, decision-maker, technical specialist, or lean consultant, Robert Palevich’s book has something for everyone. Mr. Palevich’s passion for innovation, lean management, and designing a sustainable environment comes through in every chapter of this book! The case studies provide real-life examples that can be taken back to your business, with concrete ideas that can be implemented immediately. This is sure to be a great read for anyone hoping to increase value in their organizations.” --Melissa McKown, Manager, Continuous Performance Improvement, Parkview Health   The Lean Sustainable Supply Chain presents a complete framework for building a world-class supply chain that is both lean and green.   Robert Palevich shows organizations how they can increasingly leverage complex, content-rich information environments to drive breakthrough cost reduction and environmental benefit.   Palevich introduces ideas, strategies, and technologies drawn from more than 30 years running supply chains at Do it Best Corp. and collaborating with leaders such as GE, 3M, Sherwin Williams, and Black & Decker. He presents best-practice implementation techniques and matches them with detailed guidance for scorecarding improvements in productivity, cost, and environmental impact. Chapters conclude by summarizing realistically achievable savings and their bottom line impact.   Whatever your supply chain responsibilities, this book will help you drive the next generation of performance improvement--building supply chains that are more responsible and more profitable.   Achieve and measure sizable improvements in Personnel costs and productivity Paperwork and supply cost reduction Building space and utility utilization Transportation costs Customer service levels Margins Inventory levels and turns IT resource utilization Company morale Carbon footprint and more

Comprehensive new best practices for building sustainable, "green and lean" supply chains, from one of the field's most respected experts Expert coverage of both business and technical issues: ideal for practitioners, decision-makers, and students. Comprehensive case studies focus on managing issues ranging from inventory management to supply chain innovation. Covers the lean use of 3PLs, IT, forecasting, business intelligence, and carbon tracking.