Table of Contents

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Objective
  • 1.2 Justification
  • 1.3 Research Procedure
  • 1.4 Report Organization
• 2. Literature Review
  • 2.1 Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Defined
  • 2.2 Three Reasons to Establish a Supply Chain Management Philosophy
  • 2.3 Lean Production
  • 2.4 Benefits of Lean Production
  • 2.5 Continuous Improvement
  • 2.6 Measuring Success in Lean Production
  • 2.7 Supply Chain Management and Lean Manufacturing
  • 2.8 Counteracting Disruptions in the Lean Enterprise
  • 2.9 Strategic Alliances
  • 2.10 E-Commerce
  • 2.11 Technology Advances
• 3. North Dakota and Minnesota Company Case Studies
  • 3.1 Supply Chain Management and Operational Strategies
  • 3.2 Technology Implementation
  • 3.3 Logistics Capabilities
  • 3.4 Lean Principles
  • 3.5 Homeland Security Measures
• 4. Individual Company Case Study
• 5. Summary and Conclusion
• References
• Appendix A. Inquiry Letters to Minnesota and North Dakota Companies
• Appendix B. Survey Questions*