Lean Demand-Driven Procurement

This book details the basic supply management concepts and processes in an easy-to-understand format in combination with various process improvement tools, methodologies, best practices, examples, and cases written from a Lean perspective.

"Myerson’s new book entices one to explore how procurement takes on a significant role by improving the flow of information and materials within the entire supply chain. All of which lead to best practice Lean procurement functions that reach far beyond the contractual negotiations and established crucial operational requirements, using strategic sourcing activities encompassing market research, vendor evaluation and integration."

—Joseph Mosca, EdD, Associate Professor, Department of Management and Decision Sciences at Monmouth University

"Although an abundance of books and articles address topics related to the supply side of supply chain management, not much is available regarding how to apply Lean within the supply organization. Paul Myerson’s book addresses this important and timely need."

–Robert J. Trent, PhD, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Management Program Director at Lehigh University; Author, End-to-End Lean Management—A Guide to Complete Supply Chain Improvement

"[This book] provides the clearest A to Z user’s guide available to understanding and employing the smartest, most cutting-edge Lean and Agile practices."

–William Bajor, PhD, Director, Graduate & Extended Studies at East Stroudsburg University

"It’s about time procurement teams harness the tangible benefits of Lean principles to take demand driven initiatives to the next level. Making a 'good buy' based on pricing incentives does not necessarily result in a great purchase for the business."

–Karin L. Bursa, Executive Vice President of Logility

"Myerson’s new book entices one to explore how procurement takes on a significant role by improving the flow of information and materials within the entire supply chain. All of which lead to best practice Lean procurement functions that reach far beyond the contractual negotiations and established crucial operational requirements, using strategic sourcing activities encompassing market research, vendor evaluation and integration."

—Joseph Mosca, EdD, Associate Professor, Department of Management and Decision Sciences at Monmouth University

"Although an abundance of books and articles address topics related to the supply side of supply chain management, not much is available regarding how to apply Lean within the supply organization. Paul Myerson’s book addresses this important and timely need."

–Robert J. Trent, PhD, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Management Program Director at Lehigh University; Author, End-to-End Lean Management—A Guide to Complete Supply Chain Improvement

"[This book] provides the clearest A to Z user’s guide available to understanding and employing the smartest, most cutting-edge Lean and Agile practices."

–William Bajor, PhD, Director, Graduate & Extended Studies at East Stroudsburg University

"It’s about time procurement teams harness the tangible benefits of Lean principles to take demand driven initiatives to the next level. Making a 'good buy' based on pricing incentives does not necessarily result in a great purchase for the business."

–Karin L. Bursa, Executive Vice President of Logility

Paul Myerson has been a successful change catalyst for a variety of clients and organizations of all sizes.

Paul has over 30 years’ experience in Supply Chain strategies, systems and operations that have resulted in bottom-line improvements for companies such as General Electric, Unilever, and Church and Dwight (Arm & Hammer).

Paul holds an MBA in Physical Distribution from Temple University and a BS in Logistics from The Pennsylvania State University. He has an extensive background as a Supply Chain professional, consultant, teacher (currently Instructor, Management and Decision Sciences at Monmouth University), and author.

Mr. Myerson currently writes a column for Inbound Logistics magazine on the topic of “Lean Supply Chain,” which can be found at http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article-type/commentary/the-lean-supplychain/, as well as a blog for Industry Week magazine at http://www.industryweek.com/author/Paul-Myerson. He is also the author of a Lean Supply Chain Simulation Training game and training package available at http://www.enna.com/lean_supplychain. Myerson’s personal website is http://www.supplychainsmarts.com.