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.
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.
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AFFLINK
MARCH 29, 2017
Making your supply chain green requires integrating multifaceted environmental concerns relating to product design, materials sourcing, manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life product and resource management. Sustainable transportation deals with the types of vehicles (ground, air, or water) used for transport and their energy sources.
Supply Chain Collaborator
OCTOBER 17, 2017
The first study of shipper satisfaction in 2002 revealed only 27% of shippers was satisfied with the IT capabilities offered by their 3PL provider. In sum, it is no surprise that shippers are expressing deep dissatisfaction and growing misgivings about leaning on tech tools from 3PLs.
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.
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? But have we taken too radical a view when it comes to inventory levels?
Supply Chain Cowboy
AUGUST 17, 2014
Much of the Toyota Production Systems (TPS), lean, Six Sigma, and quality improvement tools are a direct result of applying statistics and the scientific method to production. In it, he tells the story of Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2002. Image Source ]. Why not save your lungs some stress?
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