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Parts Are Not Parts

Supply Chain Shaman

The inadequacies of MRP is the genesis of the lean process of Plan for Every Part (PFEP). PFEP optimizes the policies that define how to procure each part. PFEP enables supply chain leaders to glean a 360-degree view of their inventory and procurement policies to maximize the value of each inventory dollar.

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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

In 2020, Coca-Cola achieved a goal to reduce relative carbon emissions by 25% by 2020, against a 2010 baseline, and is now working on further reductions. Lean techniques have played a key role over the years to improve operational performance and save money.

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Digitizing Check Calls with Trey Griggs and Ryan Rogers

The Logistics of Logistics

Trey is a Brand Ambassador at Lean Solutions Group , a nearshore service provider that delivers high-quality business solutions in staffing, tech, marketing, and sales for U.S.-based Trey Griggs is a Brand Ambassador at Lean Solutions Group and the Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group (BCG). About Lean Solutions Group .

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. These changes have increased the speed and accuracy of information flow, enabled real-time visibility, and improved collaboration among supply chain partners.

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Managing for Daily Improvement: Bridging the Gap Across Teams and KPIs

Talking Logistics

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) thrives on the notion that there is always room for improvement, and it looks to eliminate defects that can hinder the flow of a process from moving toward its performance end goal. The question to pose instead is “How can we improve?” He has also held management positions at UPS and Airborne Express/DHL.

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Kraft Foods Names Daniel Myers Executive Vice President, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network

Myers, 56, will lead the functional groups that make up the company’s integrated supply chain, including Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and Customer Service and Logistics. Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) announced today (June 30th) that Daniel Myers will join the company in September as Executive Vice President, Supply Chain.

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Green Supply Chain Management - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Lean Manufacturing is eliminating waste in every stage of supply chain. Hence Lean manufacturing contributes to the Green environment. This contributes to lean manufacturing. Procurement Blog.