This book introduces a new paradigm and approach to managing variability, uncertainty, and complexity in today's planning processes and systems. Presenting a cutting-edge supply chain management concept that addresses current problems in the process industry's supply chains, it presents powerful methods developed by leading research institutes, process industry champions, and supply chain experts. It explains how readers can change their approach to the fundamental planning paradigms in a manner that will help their organizations achieve higher levels of responsiveness, improved levels of customer service, and increases in cost-efficiencies.

Why LEAN SCM? The Challenge of Supply Chain Planning in VUCA World. Evolution of Supply Chain Management LEAN SCM Paradigm LEAN SCM Perspectives. Strategic LEAN SCM Planning Process. Tactical SCM Process. Operative LEAN SCM. Organization for LEAN SCM. Performance Management for LEAN SCM. LEAN SCM IT system landscape. LEAN SCM journey. Practioners Experience with LEAN SCM: AstraZenecäs Lean SCM Journey,. Eli Lilly¿s Synchronized Lean Production. Novartis¿ Buffer Management Concept. AstraZenecäs Rhythm Wheel Excellence Site. The Lean production Initiative at PCI ¿ a BASF company. Leveled Flow Design of a Major Scandinavian PharmaCo.