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100			_a Ramakrishnan R V
245			_aLean and agile supply chains : enhancing competitiveness in business
260			_bProductivity Press _aChennai _c2013
300			_axiv,374 p. _b21 cm ; Pbk
500			_aGratis
505			_a1. INTRODUCTION 2. LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN 3. LEAN MANUFACTURING 4. LEAN PROCUREMENT 5. LEAN LOGISTICS 6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7. LEAN IMPLEMENTATION 8. CASE STUDY: LEAN - THE SUCCESS STORY 9. CASE STUDIES OF INDIAN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES 10 LEAN - AGILE SUPPLY CHAIN 11. LEAN SIX SIGMA 12. LEAN - THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS 13. GLOSSARY OF LEAN TOOLS 14. REFERENCES INDEX
520			_andia's first book on the subject, this is a resourceful compilation of recent concepts and case studies in the emerging area of Supply Chain Management, which has evolved over the years from the basic function of Materials Management. Beginning with the elements of a Lean Supply Chain, it details the steps until its implementation. Over twelve chapters, the author discusses the current business challenges and meeting them with the help of Lean and Agile concepts. Three special features of the book are: a case study covered at the end of chapter, a special case study article on Lean and a compilation of five case studies on Lean Implementation in Indian Manufacturing Industries. With over three decades of experience in the areas of Production Planning & Control, Materials Management and Production Management, the author has used a simple style to facilitate easy grasping and application of the concepts. This book serves as a practical resource to all Supply Chain Professionals and Management students. It addresses the long felt need for an Indian book on Lean and Agile Supply Chains.
650			_aGeneral management; Organizational effectiveness
942			_cBK
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