Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

In 1995, companies in automotive industry used Electronic Data Interchange to share information. Do you wonder when people started working together as a supply chain network? In 1984, companies in the apparel business worked together to reduce overall lead-time. So, working as a "chain" is the real world practice.

Cost Reduction Strategies 271

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 271

Supply Chain Opz

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The Project Amongst a number of small and large projects, one on-going project with a major automotive manufacturer based in the UK stands out. Having years of experience and knowledge developed, the staff at CSCI provides awareness through projects implementation, training and certification, or technical consultancy.

Case Study 127

Case Study Real-time Visibility Study Manufacturing 127

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

In 1995, companies in automotive industry used Electronic Data Interchange to share information. Do you wonder when people started working together as a supply chain network? In 1984, companies in the apparel business worked together to reduce overall lead-time. So, working as a "chain" is the real world practice.

Cost Reduction Strategies 214

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 214

Supply Chain Opz

MAY 28, 2013

But, if youre not in the automotive industry where lean practices are widely adopted, how you can develop a lean roadmap within your organization? Please note that the market studies can also mean "supply market" so supply side information is also useful. 4) Lean Maturity Model. Every supply chain needs a certain degree of lean capabilities.

Modeling 113

Modeling Modeling Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 113

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

For example, if the supplier has several big name cosmetic industry customers (90% of their business) and you are buying specialty automotive chemicals from them (less than 5% of their business), the supplier will be influenced in the direction of the cosmetic customers and they will get the attention, products and services before you.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Lean manufacturing concept has been implemented widely in the automotive industry so the case studies about lean manufacturing is very readily available. The result is that transportation planners at each distribution center can use the new tool to reduce travelling time/distance on daily basis.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

Background Lean concept is considered one of the most popular management practice that can be used anywhere from manufacturing to service environment, from automotive industry to retail industry. In this article, we will show you 10 best lean books every lean enterprise should read.

Lean 100

Lean Manufacturing Procurement Massachusetts Sourcing Strategies 100