Lean supply chain management is a team-based approach focused on eliminating non-value added activities or "waste" from the customer's viewpoint. It has traditionally been applied to manufacturing but more recently to supply chain and logistics management. The book explores Lean tools and implementation opportunities in detail, offering a Lean implementation methodology and real-world examples. There are many areas in the supply chain where waste can occur, such as planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, and returns, and lean principles can help identify and address these problem areas to improve competitiveness through cost leadership, differentiation, and quick response.