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About this book
Struggling with a cumbersome forecasting process yielding unsatisfactory results? Lean Forecasting Demystified! by Steve Clarke offers a transformative solution by applying lean principles to forecasting. Clarke delves into how the lean approach, renowned for its radical reduction of costs, lead times, and inventory within the manufacturing environment, can revolutionize forecasting.
This guide champions lean business forecasting, favoring practical tools over complex technology to enhance accuracy swiftly and affordably. Clarke's accessible style, infused with humor and real-world examples, guides readers through optimizing forecasts, managing safety stocks, and reacting effectively to demand shifts.
With plentiful illustrations and actionable insights, Lean Forecasting Demystified! empowers organizations to adopt lean principles, cutting waste, enhancing customer service, and boosting supply chain performance.
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Table of contents
- Praise for Steve Clarke
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Waste Permeates Supply Chains Everywhere!
- Chapter 2 The Eight Wastes of Forecasting
- Chapter 3 A Cautionary Tale
- Chapter 4 Balancing Demand and Supply
- Chapter 5 Adding Value, Not Waste
- Chapter 6 Which Items to Forecast
- Chapter 7 Focus on Less!
- Chapter 8 Select the Right Forecast Strategy
- Chapter 9 Executing the Forecast Strategy
- Chapter 10 Balancing Forecasted and Actual Demand
- Chapter 11 Forecast Accuracy
- Chapter 12 Forecast Bias
- Chapter 13 Optimizing Forecast Software
- Chapter 14 Case Study
- Chapter 15 Recap
- Epilogue
- Bibliography
- Recommended Reading
- Acknowledgments
- Types of Waste
- The Authority on Supply Chain Strategy
- Get in Touch
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