Includes index.

Ch. 1. Using lean six sigma methods to identify and manage supply chain projects -- Ch. 2. Deploying lean six sigma projects using lean tools -- Ch. 3. Demand management impact on lean six sigma projects -- Ch. 4. Lead-time impact on lean six sigma projects -- Ch. 5. Lean six sigma applications to materials requirements planning (MRPII) -- Ch. 6. Identifying lean six sigma projects using inventory models -- Ch. 7. Lean supply chains and third-party logistics -- Ch. 8. Root cause analysis using six sigma tools (with operations research methods) -- Ch. 9. Lean six sigma improvement and control -- Ch. 10. Applying the 10-step solution process -- App. I. Important supply chain metrics -- App. II. Key lean six sigma concepts.