<P>Is it possible to be repetitive <I>and </I>flexible-at the same time? Using proven examples and quantifiable evidence, <B>Lean RFS (Repetitive Flexible Supply): Putting the Pieces Together </B>demonstrates that repetitive <I>flexible </I>supply (R<I>f</I>S) is not only possible, but that its implementation can help you reach a new level of improved performance in manufacturing and across your entire supply chain.<BR><BR>Winner of a 2013 <EM>Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award, </EM>this book is unique in that it clearly spells out the theory and practice originally published in the Shingo Prize winner,<I> Breaking Through to Flow</I>, with actual stories of Kimberly-Clark's experience in using them over the years with great success. These stories provide a real feel of how this learning-by-doing journey led to "aha!" moments for those involved. <BR><BR>The book also explains why most planning systems in use today will result in a different plan every time, and that these plan changes are actually the cause of the fire fighting that is endemic in most companies.</P>
