Description
By Dr. Perry Daneshgari
Becoming lean in wholesale distribution is more important than ever in today’s challenging economic market. Applying lean concepts makes sense because becoming lean means becoming a more effective distributor. And becoming lean will lead to higher profitability. This book discusses the steps distributors must take to design and manage a lean culture. It deals with one lucrative area: Operations, which includes all aspects of the order processing system-from the time you seek an order, to order entry, and all the way through to delivery of products and services. Apply the tools and techniques in this book to your company so that it will operate with minimal waste and few errors, while at the same time meet your primary goal of adding value to the products and services you provide.
Book Reviews:
Alissa – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Read for Distributors
March 29, 2024
This book is critical for any distributor to read – it is a roadmap for any company eager to improve their internal processes and product output. Dr. Perry Daneshgari does a wonderful job of illustrating not only the necessity of lean principles but also the actions and changes needed to make it all happen. If you’re ready to minimize waste and errors within your distribution process I would highly recommend giving this a thoughtful read!
Mitchell – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
April 30, 2024
As someone who works for one of the largest distributors in the country, this book was paramount in guiding my understanding of how to advance our distribution processes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to reduce waste in their company. I look forward to hearing more from this author in the future!
Amazon Customer – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Applying Lean Principles
April 11, 2024
I have been in the distribution business for the last 5 years. Reading the Agile Distribution® book was an eye opener and brought things into perspective. Every distributor thinks what they are doing is “Lean”, this book shows how to apply Lean Principles and continue to improve with them. I definitely recommend this book to anybody in the distribution business.
Brie – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Insightful
April 16, 2024
This book helped thoroughly explain the steps that distributors must take in order to design and manage a lean culture specifically in operations.
There are also some very nice flowcharts that really bring together all of the information in an easy to visualize way. I think any distributor would benefit from this read!
MCassidy08 – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
April 19, 2024
Agile Distribution® is a great reference book for any size company looking to become a distribution leader.
Agile Distribution: Application of Lean Principles® gives a clear and detailed outlook on how to operate your company efficiently and effectively with fewer errors, which will lead to continuous improvement with minimal waste.
Hannah – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Lean Guide for Distribution
April 15, 2024
This book tells you how to improve productivity and reduce your costs – all while engaging your workers and using lean! Great guide for bettering any size distributor.
Cianna – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Embrace Agile Principles
August 18, 2023
This book beautifully illustrates how “agile” is not merely a buzzword but a competitive advantage that drives tangible results. Dr. Perry Daneshgari seamlessly integrates agile principles with real-world examples and case studies, providing a roadmap that any company owner can follow to embrace agility in their supply chains.
Brooke – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
July 21, 2023
This book was super informative. I learned a lot about how and why agile principles should be added into the wholesale distribution industry, and the processes/steps that should be taken within a company to ensure it’s done correctly. Definitely a great read with real-world examples!
DW – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye Opener
August 31, 2023
I never imagined our company having so much waste until I read this book. A real eye opener.
