Turbo Flow

"This book defines the role of production control and supply chain management from both a broad view and a `nuts-and-bolts, how-to' perspective. The Plan for Every Part (PFEP) process will help your organization cut across the traditional silos of distribution, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics to create a transparent process that will enable you to truly supply the right part at the right time in the quantity needed."---Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture and former General Manger of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky

"Tim and Robyn have taken the PFEP to another level. Their detailed approach of applying PFEP principles to the entire supply chain will help any company eliminate waste and make progress on their Lean journey."---Earl D. Wilson, co-author of Making Materials Flow and President of Wilson Lean Concepts, Inc.

"Plan for Every Part (PFEP) builds the foundation for supply chain excellence and if truly embraced will lead to a sustainable competitive advantage with your customers."---John Bohenick, Executive, Consultant, Board Director, and former President of the Gates Corporation

"A must-read for any organization creating a Lean enterprise by improving speed in the supply chain."---Tribby Warfield, President of the Power Transmission Division---North America, Gates Corporation

A Plan for Every Part (PFEP) is all about determining the right part at the right time, in the quantity needed. Turbo Flow: Using Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to Turbo Charge Your Supply Chain explains how to take this detailed inventory plan from the manufacturing arena and apply it to boost performance and cost efficiencies in your supply chain. It explains how to use PFEP to improve management of your raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories.

Tapping into two decades of combined experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, the authors explain how to use PFEP to determine how much you need to build, the proper frequency for deliveries, how often you need to pick up from suppliers, and how much inventory you require.

For those willing to fundamentally change the way they do business, this book will light the path to more efficient and profitable supply chain management.