An integrative lean assessment model for distribution centres

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dc.contributor.authorMahfouz, Amr
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Laura
dc.contributor.authorArisha, Amr
dc.date.accessioned2015-09-25T09:47:57Z
dc.date.available2015-09-25T09:47:57Z
dc.date.issued2013-09-19
dc.description.abstractIt is hard to benefit fully from lean manufacturing without having an efficient distribution centre. Applying lean distribution concept helps to reduce distribution centres waste while maintains customer service level high. The purpose of this study is to develop a lean assessment model that enables distribution managers to measure and improve the leanness levels of their companies. A data driven analytical approach (i.e. factor analysis) is used to assess leanness quantitatively. A lean index score is calculated to benchmark the leanness level of four distribution companies based in Ireland and UK. Results recommend that special attention should be taken on simplifying distribution network structure, establishing long term suppliers’ collaboration, managing customer demand, improving storage space utilisation, and managing distribution operations more efficiently.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationMahfouz A., Smith L. and Arisha A. (2013). An integrative lean assessment model for distribution centres. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2013), Cranfield University, UK, 19th – 20th September 2013, pp 425-430en_UK
dc.identifier.isbn9781907413230
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/9500
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherCranfield University Pressen_UK
dc.relation.ispartofseriesManufacturing Paradigmsen_UK
dc.relation.ispartofseries2en_UK
dc.subjectLean Distributionen_UK
dc.subjectLean Assessmenten_UK
dc.subjectFactor Analysisen_UK
dc.titleAn integrative lean assessment model for distribution centresen_UK
dc.typeConference paperen_UK

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