Supply Jane Clears the Way - (The Supply Jane & Fifo Adventures) by Megan Preston Meyer (Paperback)

About the Book

The Supply Jane & Fifo Adventures bring supply chain and logistics principles to life.

Book Synopsis

The dragon food factory is falling behind!

Uncle Manny makes the best dragon food in the business. His employees are working as hard as they can, but they can't make enough dragon food to keep their customers happy... can Supply Jane and her sidekick Fifo find and fix the bottleneck?

Supply Jane Clears the Way teaches kids about the theory of constraints, a management concept made popular by Eliyahu M. Goldratt's business novel The Goal. They'll learn about systems thinking and problem-solving, and will get a dragon-filled introduction to the world of supply chain and operations management!

Parents love how this book makes supply chain concepts easy to understand, with one reviewer saying, 'Finally, a children's book about supply chain!' Teachers praise it as a classroom-friendly resource for introducing STEM topics like manufacturing and logistics. Kids are captivated by the dragon-filled adventure and vibrant artwork, making learning fun and engaging.

Perfect for ages 4-12, Supply Jane Clears the Way complements traditional STEAM education, helping young readers develop critical thinking skills while exploring real-world challenges. Whether you're a parent explaining your career or an educator teaching problem-solving, this book is an ideal gift for budding learners and future problem-solvers.

Check out Supply Jane & Fifo's other adventures!

The Supply Jane & Fifo Adventures bring supply chain, logistics, and inventory management principles to life. They teach kids simple but powerful concepts that make the world around us work. The books complement traditional STEAM offerings nicely and are a great way for parents to approach the 'Here's what Mommy does all day at work' conversation.

Loved this adventure? Check out Fifo Saves the Day 🥚 and Supply Jane & Fifo Fix the Flow ⛲ for more dragon-filled learning! You can get all three in the ➡️ Supply Jane & Fifo Adventures BOX SET ⬅️

• • Educational Value: Introduces kids to supply chain concepts like bottlenecks and improving system flow.
  • STEM Integration: Complements STEAM education for ages 4-12
  • Engaging Storyline: Dragons, problem-solving, and teamwork make learning fun.
  • Parent-Approved: "Perfect for explaining what I do every day!" says one parent. Great for moms and dads (and aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.) who work in manufacturing or supply chain.
  • Classroom-Friendly: Ideal for STEM lessons or career day discussions.
  • Gift-Worthy: A unique present for young learners or future problem-solvers.

Review Quotes

An early introduction to supply chain management. The opportunities for a successful and fulfilling career in supply chain management are enormous. Maybe this book can help a little bit by showcasing the work that supply chain and operations managers do in an accessible way to children. - Associate Dean of MBA Program

Kids love it! My 5-year-old nephew totally got it (it's cool to eat leftovers now, before anything "hatches"), my sister loved seeing the light come on for him, and I was the hero. - Strategy Consultant & Coach

I'd make my kid read this if I had one. You should check illustrations out mindfully as there are some cool subtle details present! - Senior Software Engineer

My Kids Loved This Supply Chain Story. I bought this book on a whim for my kids because I am a supply chain professional and the loved it! The story perfectly captures real world problems and problem solving and the artwork and supply chain nods were great. Highly recommend! - Supply Chain Professional