Tag Archives: Operational Excellence

Wine. Napa Valley. Supply Chain. Lean. You?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Adam Zak

Wine.  Napa Valley, CA.  Lean.  Operations. Supply Chain.  Possibly, the best Lean Supply Chain Executive career opportunity in America today?   I’m asking for your help in identifying the perfect candidate for the position I’ll be describing below.  Not an average … Continue reading →

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Putting Some Lean into Chesapeake Bay Candle Co.

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Adam Zak

For the last 16 years, Chesapeake Bay Candle produced its scented candles in Asia. But then things began to change.  Increased labor and transportation costs were steadily eating into profits.  Retailers’ never seemed to have enough product in stock and … Continue reading →

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Lean Manufacturing Manager – Rock Star of Lean Transformation

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Adam Zak

Title: Lean Manufacturing Manager – Rock Star of Lean Transformation  -  focused on any combination of Global Logistics and Services, Supply Chain and Supplier Development, or Lean Operations Planning and Execution   Expertise: Asia, Europe, China, International, Lean Distribution, Lean Supply Chain, Lean … Continue reading →

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