New Book Helps Readers Develop a Lean Supply Chain

Improving the Extended Value Stream: Lean for the Entire Supply Chain is a new book by EMS Consulting Group co-founder Darren Dolcemascolo. Readers of this book will learn how to extend lean manufacturing to the entire supply chain, magnifying the benefits of lean manufacturing to the bottom line.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2006 -- Improving the Extended Value Stream: Lean for the Entire Supply Chain is a new book by EMS Consulting Group co-founder Darren Dolcemascolo. Readers of this book will learn how to extend lean manufacturing to the entire supply chain, magnifying the benefits of lean manufacturing to the bottom line.

The workbook gives a step by step plan for transforming the extended value stream into a lean supply chain. It goes beyond mapping the value stream and includes a strategy for outsourcing and supplier selection, applying kaizen to suppliers, and putting in place a method for continuous improvement of the lean supply chain.

Below is what two reviewers had to say about Improving the Extended Value Stream.

"Darren Dolcemascolo has contributed a comprehensive, practical and readable work to part of the Lean Enterprise that has, with few exceptions, been ignored. Outsourcing is not the cure-all that many companies seem to believe if the suppliers are unsatisfactory or if it is merely a way to compensate for internal incompetence. Darren Dolcemascolo shows how to examine the issues of outsourcing, core competencies and suppliers in a realistic and practical way. This book offers a structured approach that any manufacturer can use effectively." - Quarterman Lee, President of Strategos, Inc.

"In Improving the Extended Value Stream, Darren Dolcemascolo has written in a clear and concise manner, providing realistic examples in a book that will be a great addition to any Lean library. Definitely a must read for Lean Champions who want to get the most out of their Lean implementation." —Michael Watling, Lean Project Manager, Dako North America, Inc.

To obtain additional information about the book, visit www-lean-supply-chain.com or visit Productivity Press at www.productivitypress.com.

About EMS Consulting Group

EMS Consulting Group is a management consulting company providing training and consulting services in lean manufacturing, six sigma, and world class manufacturing and design. EMS Consulting Group collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses. With an industry-diverse portfolio of clients and experience, EMS can mobilize the right people, skills, and technologies to help clients improve their performance. Its Web site www.emsstrategies.com contains several resources to help companies improve performance.

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