Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success

SECTION 3.

THE LOGISTICS

BRIDGE MODEL

  

A TOUR OFTHE BRIDGE

There is no question that Lean and Six Sigma principles will contribute positively to logistics and supply chain activities. The challenge is to understand how to leverage the value of Lean and Six Sigma in logistics. Lean principles can sometimes be counterintuitive, making it difficult for operations people to embrace the value proposition. For example, a transportation manager will struggle with the concept of increasing frequency of deliveries if personal performance is measured ...