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Do Lean and Six Sigma have a place in tomorrow’s supply chain?

The Network Effect

Before I answer the title question, let’s have a quick refresher on what exactly Lean and Six Sigma are. Six Sigma owes its roots to the Statistical Process Control developments made by Dr. Walter Shewhart of Bell Laboratories in the 1920′s and later expanded upon by Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Absolutely.

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7 Best Supply Chain Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

Based on this information, the ranking of 7 best scm books of all time can be identified as below, - We perform the search queries in Google Scholar. Only SCM books visible in Google Scholar are qualified. - But we believe this is pretty normal because everyone can cite marketing books, but not everyone will cite SCM books.

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Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics of Logistics

Technology has clearly driven much change in Supply Chain Management (SCM). Some examples of some popular BPR tools are LEAN, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, etc. I admit both IT and BPR have – and remain – powerful agents of change in SCM. Customer Service: The Real Source of SCM Innovation.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

Read More: 10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023 ] The benefits of SCM analytics are numerous. While supply chain management and SCM analytics may seem similar at first glance, there are some key differences between the two. What is the Difference Between Supply Chain Analytics and Supply Chain Management?

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

Learn Technical Competencies In the realm of Supply Chain Management (SCM), technical competencies form the bedrock of effective professional performance. As the global demands on supply chains intensify, SCM professionals must continuously cultivate new skills and refine existing ones.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

SCMDOJO

Read More on Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You can Hire on our Website SCM DOJO! Access SCM DOJO Academy: Courses, Guides, Ebooks on our website. Read More on 8 Must-Have Supply Chain Competencies on our website SCM DOJO! This will boost your social network as well as your career.

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5 Outstanding Transport & Logistics Book for Managers

Supply Chain Opz

The reason for this was to provide a list of "classic" scm books that people can study by themselves while working full-time. 4) Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success by Thomas J. Martichenko Lean and Six Sigma has become a megatrend in logistics and transportation industry.

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