{"product_id":"9780071829861","title":"Lean Retail and Wholesale","description":"Best practices for implementing Lean techniques in retail and wholesale  \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 \u003cli\u003eUsing Lean as a tool to survive and thrive in retail and wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e(R)evolution of retail--from the general store to e-commerce\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Lean journey from goods to services\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLean retail and wholesale: early signs of promise\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBasic Lean concepts and tools: building a solid foundation\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Lean concepts and tools: K.I.S.S. (keep it simple and straightforward)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRetail strategy: sales and marketing, location, human resources management, IT, supply chain management, and customer relationship management\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMerchandise management: planning, buying, pricing, and communications\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStore operations management\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLean retail and wholesale distribution\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLean assessments and value stream mapping\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLeadership, culture, teams, and training\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePartnering, outsourcing, import, technology, and Six Sigma\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCritical thinking and continuous improvement: methodology, education, training, and analytics\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDefining and measuring success—measurements and current statistics\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe road ahead: thoughts and suggestions on the future of Lean in retail and wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070897406192,"sku":"9780071829861","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071829861_p0.jpg?v=1763636384","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071829861","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}