Supply chain management is an advanced field. Inventory levels are computed to an optimum from many inputs. This buzzword cheerleading for "pull" and "lean" i

Supply chain management is an advanced field. Inventory levels are computed to an optimum from many inputs. This buzzword cheerleading for "pull" and "lean" is just silly. Some consultant types want to sell books and conferences with tidy little concepts. Very low inventory means no buffer. 9/11 or Katrina shuts you down completely.