Applying lean principles to achieve continuous flow in 3PLs’ outbound processes
Overboom,M.A. Small,J.S. Naus,A.J.A.M. de Haan,J.A.C.
Overboom,M.A.
Small,J.S.
Naus,A.J.A.M.
de Haan,J.A.C.
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The article offers information on the application of lean principles to achieve continuous flow in third party logistics providers (3PLs). It mentions that lean management principles and practices have been traditionally applied to manufacturing systems and try to make products flow through the supply chain without interruptions. Topics discussed include lean management of flow in logistics operations, conditions for continuous workflow and empirical research design.
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2013
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Overboom, M A, Small, J S, Naus, A J A M & de Haan, J A C 2013, 'Applying lean principles to achieve continuous flow in 3PLs’ outbound processes', Journal of Economics and Management, vol. 13, pp. 65-79.