{"product_id":"lean-retail-and-wholesale-use-lean-to-survive-and-thrive-in-the-new-global-economy-with-its-higher-operating-expenses-increase-competition-and-d-hardcover-1","title":"Lean Retail and Wholesale: Use Lean to Survive (and Thrive!) in the New Global Economy with Its Higher Operating Expenses, Increase Competition, and D - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Myerson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Best practices for implementing Lean techniques in retail and wholesale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLean Retail \u0026amp; Wholesale\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly insightful and succinct guide to lean application and a valuable resource for any retailer or wholesaler seeking a competitive edge.\" --\u003ci\u003eAPICS Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, January\/February 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Essential reading for those who want to learn how Lean provides a competitive edge in today's fast-paced, multi-channel, and cost-conscious environment.\" --Mark Temkin, Director, Demand Planning, Barnes \u0026amp; Noble, Inc. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Provides an enlightening perspective on the applications of Lean principles to the increasingly challenging worlds of the retail and wholesale sectors.\" --Professor C. John Langley, Jr., Penn State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing real-world case studies, this practical, streamlined guide reveals how utilize a comprehensive Lean methodology throughout retail and wholesale businesses to reduce costs and improve productivity, quality, customer service, and profitability. \u003ci\u003eLean Retail and Wholesale\u003c\/i\u003e examines Lean opportunities from the viewpoint of retail strategy, merchandise management, and store and distribution operations and provides a holistic, systematic approach for identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities. The Lean techniques presented can be applied to traditional brick-and-mortar wholesalers and retailers as well as e-businesses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Lean as a tool to survive and thrive in retail and wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(R)evolution of retail--from the general store to e-commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lean journey from goods to services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean retail and wholesale: early signs of promise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Lean concepts and tools: building a solid foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Lean concepts and tools: K.I.S.S. (keep it simple and straightforward)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail strategy: sales and marketing, location, human resources management, IT, supply chain management, and customer relationship management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerchandise management: planning, buying, pricing, and communications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore operations management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean retail and wholesale distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean assessments and value stream mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership, culture, teams, and training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartnering, outsourcing, import, technology, and Six Sigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical thinking and continuous improvement: methodology, education, training, and analytics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining and measuring success--measurements and current statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe road ahead: thoughts and suggestions on the future of Lean in retail and wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Myerson (Aberdeen, NJ)\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 30 years' experience in supply chain strategies, system, and operations. He is a managing partner at Logistics Planning Associates, LLC, a supply chain planning software and consulting business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42030913880144,"sku":"9780071829854","price":96.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/YTEweUtDOHBBdTBGMDNOZW8xRE1MQT09_feab250b-578f-4bb0-8c1c-ccf7ea326836.webp?v=1771834607","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/lean-retail-and-wholesale-use-lean-to-survive-and-thrive-in-the-new-global-economy-with-its-higher-operating-expenses-increase-competition-and-d-hardcover-1","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}