{"product_id":"lean-rfs-repetitive-flexible-supply-putting-the-pieces-together-paperback","title":"Lean Rfs (Repetitive Flexible Supply): Putting the Pieces Together - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Fraser Glenday\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRick Sather\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to be repetitive \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eflexible--at the same time? Using proven examples and quantifiable evidence, \u003cb\u003eLean RFS (Repetitive Flexible Supply): Putting the Pieces Together \u003c\/b\u003edemonstrates that repetitive \u003ci\u003eflexible \u003c\/i\u003esupply (R\u003ci\u003ef\u003c\/i\u003eS) is not only possible, but that its implementation can help you reach a new level of improved performance in manufacturing and across your entire supply chain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWinner of a 2013 \u003cem\u003eShingo Research and Professional Publication Award, \u003c\/em\u003ethis book is unique in that it clearly spells out the theory and practice originally published in the Shingo Prize winner, \u003ci\u003e Breaking Through to Flow\u003c\/i\u003e, with actual stories of Kimberly-Clark's experience in using them over the years with great success. These stories provide a real feel of how this learning-by-doing journey led to \"aha!\" moments for those involved. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book also explains why most planning systems in use today will result in a different plan every time, and that these plan changes are actually the cause of the fire fighting that is endemic in most companies.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan Glenday\u003c\/strong\u003e started his Lean journey as a microbiologist running a plant producing enzymes from deep-culture fermentation of bacteria. It was here that Ian first began developing R\u003ci\u003ef\u003c\/i\u003eS concepts and principles for application in process industries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter taking time out to gain an MBA from Bradford Business School in the UK, Ian joined the manufacturer Reckitt \u0026amp; Colman, where he led an MRPII project To Class A status in the company's pharmaceutical division. This experience offered Ian a valuable lesson in understanding why applying batch logic in MRP can cause problems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIan then moved to Reckitt \u0026amp; Colman's household and toiletries division, where he initiated and helped implement a pan-European supply chain strategy based on the Lean concept of \"every product every cycle,\" before joining Colman's of Norwich as head of policy deployment, responsible for applying Lean\/R\u003ci\u003ef\u003c\/i\u003eS thinking across the entire company. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIan currently divides his time between working with Professor Dan Jones at the Lean Enterprise Academy, UK, where he is a senior fellow, and helping businesses around the world make their own Lean transformations through his company Repetitive \u003ci\u003eflexible \u003c\/i\u003eSupply Ltd. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRick Sather\u003c\/strong\u003e is vice president, customer supply chain, for Kimberly-Clark Corporation's North America Consumer Products Division. In this role, he is responsible for service and efficient product flow from the end of manufacturing through the customer's retail shelf. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally from Wisconsin, Rick received a BS degree in industrial technology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1985, and for the past twenty-seven years has worked in a wide range of supply chain roles. Rick's Lean journey began in 2005 when he first connected with Ian and began implementing Lean\/R\u003ci\u003ef\u003c\/i\u003eS at Kimberly-Clark. Learning and applying Lean\/R\u003ci\u003ef\u003c\/i\u003eS in direct-line roles has enabled Rick to establish a problem-solving culture focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for people, customers, and shareholders alike. \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717574037567,"sku":"9781466578197","price":155.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5cb71f9b811f579823ffe6a9e382a23b.webp?v=1765078939","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/lean-rfs-repetitive-flexible-supply-putting-the-pieces-together-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}