Lean Forecasting Demystified
eBook - ePub

Lean Forecasting Demystified

Minimize Supply Chain Waste, Maximize Value

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eBook - ePub

Lean Forecasting Demystified

Minimize Supply Chain Waste, Maximize Value

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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Information

Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9798887971179
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Praise for Steve Clarke
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Chapter 1 Waste Permeates Supply Chains Everywhere!
  6. Chapter 2 The Eight Wastes of Forecasting
  7. Chapter 3 A Cautionary Tale
  8. Chapter 4 Balancing Demand and Supply
  9. Chapter 5 Adding Value, Not Waste
  10. Chapter 6 Which Items to Forecast
  11. Chapter 7 Focus on Less!
  12. Chapter 8 Select the Right Forecast Strategy
  13. Chapter 9 Executing the Forecast Strategy
  14. Chapter 10 Balancing Forecasted and Actual Demand
  15. Chapter 11 Forecast Accuracy
  16. Chapter 12 Forecast Bias
  17. Chapter 13 Optimizing Forecast Software
  18. Chapter 14 Case Study
  19. Chapter 15 Recap
  20. Epilogue
  21. Bibliography
  22. Recommended Reading
  23. Acknowledgments
  24. Types of Waste
  25. The Authority on Supply Chain Strategy
  26. Get in Touch
  27. Did you like Lean Forecasting Demystified?
  28. The B Corp Movement