SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs.

Six Sigma 75

Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Continuous Improvement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

AFFLINK

MARCH 29, 2017

Supply chain management traditionally focuses on coordinating the flow of goods and services from suppliers to manufacturers, to wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to consumers. In recent years the evolution of the green supply chain or green procurement, have become incredibly popular.

Waste Reduction 48

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Agile and Lean Supply Chain 48

Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Some of the most successful firms have hung on for too long with failed philosophies and prioritization models — like Lean, and Just-in-Time provisioning. Specialization and quality began to drive important sourcing decisions rather than the sole lever of saving partners a few dollars on materials and manufacturing alone.

Supply Chain Disruption 78

Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 78

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Before taking her current position, she served in several capacities including Seagate’s product design and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Singapore.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

6 River Systems

MAY 8, 2020

” However, as we saw in China after SARS in 2002, it’s possible that ‘normal’ won’t quite look like what we’re used to. Trying to “lean out” our supply chains has been the mantra for ages. What might our world resemble in a few months? Maybe, but likely in more traditional categories. Safety stock is “bad.”

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Predictive Analytics Software 69

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 130

Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This is driving companies of all sizes to lean on technology to measure their emissions and identify opportunities for improvement. Logility’s Digital Supply Chain Platform offers support for a broad range of supply chain planning requirements, from sales and operations planning (S&OP) through manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 130