The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines). The philosophy of lean, triggers us to look for the “Ideal Way”. For companies not adopting lean, Peter Hines’s Six Rights seems to be a good start, which are Right Product, Right Place, Right Time, Right Quantity, Right Quality, and Right Price. retail, e-commerce, food production).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 230

QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

Continual disruption is now the new normal, and it’s weighing on profitability and making it difficult for many companies to maintain lean, agile operations. Manufacturers had the flexibility to search for the lowest possible cost unit and could afford to run lean supply chains. That means looking at the right metrics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling 95

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

We will see the continued adoption of a wide range of sustainability efforts across manufacturing verticals, from automotive to food and beverage to life sciences. Lean techniques have played a key role over the years to improve operational performance and save money. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

Figure 1: Supply Chain Metrics Are a Balancing Act. The metrics shown in Figure 1 are difficult to improve together. Most companies improve singular metrics but are not able to drive portfolio. An orbit chart is the linking of data across years at the intersection of two metrics. improvements. I was wrong.

Sourcing Strategies 150

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 150

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

Are you looking for lean books that help you create sustainable change? In this article, we will show you 10 best lean books every lean enterprise should read. Since lean concept is practice oriented, it has been adopted very well by both practitioners and academics. Womack, Daniel T. Jones and Daniel Roos.

Lean 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The backbone of all long-standing philosophies such as Just-In-Time , Lean manufacturing, and Kanbans were all designed around minimizing the amount of inventory on hand in any Supply Chain. But it took a global pandemic to turn all of those paradigms and approaches on their heads. Inventory Management Headwinds.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Material Savings Modeling 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Programs such as Lean have become a popular means to develop a culture of simplification and constant improvement. Although Lean principles provide an excellent basis for managing energy costs, such costs are often left out of an efficiency drive… Why is that?

Manufacturing Procurement 44

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 44

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Mass customisation is also known as: Made-to-order Built-to-order Increasingly popular in the retail goods sector – but also used in the automotive, software and finance sectors – mass customisation allows customers to purchase a product that is more ‘them’. Manage costs by going lean where you can go lean, and stay agile everywhere else.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 98

DiManEx

JUNE 18, 2019

Define and monitor commercial success metrics through analytics and user feedback. ? Highly analytical with ability to tie product decisions & recommendations to ROI, data, and available metrics. ? Experience with Lean Startup methodologies. ? Champion our products to customers, partners, investors and at external events. ?

Analytics Software 53

Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Waste Reduction 53

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2014

The operating margin for the medical device industry is 4X that of the automotive manufacturer and 2x the margin of the hospital. Yet, the attendees wanted to discuss Lean warehousing. This is why I think that the industry needs to get serious about supply chain management. And, I believe that it needs to happen FAST!

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

Supply Chain Planning Software San Diego Supply and Demand Pharmaceutical 289

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

The DuPont supply chain supplied products and services into the housing and automotive supply chains. In a similar vein, their forecasts for the automotive market would have been on new automotive sales and dealer inventory. Help drive a cross-functional understanding of demand latency as waste through lean programs.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During We built these into continuous improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma, while also setting goals to drive breakthrough cost savings to supplement continuous improvement savings. We named it the Supply Chain Index. Our aim was to maintain a 3 to 3.5

Case Study 286

Case Study Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 286

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. Lean manufacturing concept has been implemented widely in the automotive industry so the case studies about lean manufacturing is very readily available.

Case Study 239

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. Getting Serious About a Supplier Quality Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Quality Examples 120

IQMS

MAY 24, 2018

Measuring your progress towards the goal of excelling as a supplier provides the needed analytics, metrics and KPIs that are essential for providing direction and intensity of effort in your company’s culture to always excel. Your market and your customers all face their own challenges and while changes such as material price increases (e.g.,

Manufacturing Procurement 41

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 41

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Sometimes, they’re subtle: Team members are burning out, outflow and profit margin ratios are off, or you gradually start missing certain success metrics. When you and your team are feeling the pressure of the daily grind, lean on technology to be more productive. Most leaders can recognize the signs relatively early on.

Company 40

Company Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimization Software 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Goodbye Lean, Hello Agile. Streamlining, rationalising and reengineering all have their place in supply chains, but too much leanness leads to brittleness and sclerosis. Streamlining, rationalising and reengineering all have their place in supply chains, but too much leanness leads to brittleness and sclerosis.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Trends 84

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Pioneered most notably in the automotive industry in the turbulent 1970s, the just-in time-inventory technique is extremely efficient because of its inherent leanness, but it tends to create completely unforeseen problems. Data analysis gives a much better picture of inventory and efficiency metrics. JIT (Just in Time).

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Material Savings 52

o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The biggest customer application area for us is automotive… but another major application area for us is also pharma. I think it’s showing that some of the traditional lean approaches to planning aren’t enough. . You know, there’s no shortage of metrics and indicators out there.

Chemicals 52

Chemicals Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

I started my career in Automotive parts manufacturing as a shift supervisor and can remember when my boss asked me to come off shift and become a master production scheduler. Have balanced, relevant and valid metrics. Plus, metrics protect you. I will never forget that 6 months. all related to not being a seagull!

SCM 43

SCM Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Software 43

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The way that digitization practices are capable of gathering, measuring and analyzing data is crucial to ensuring the future of the metal fabrication industry — these metrics not only shine light onto overall efficiency, but they also allow for greater transparency when it comes to evaluating employees’ skills and overall productivity.

Trends 98

Trends Industrial Industry Cost Reduction Strategies 98

6 River Systems

JULY 21, 2020

These variances exist across industries, from food and beverages to electronics, automotive, cosmetics and others. First, there needs to be a metric to improve. Implementing JIT principles will ensure the supply chain is lean and performs at peak efficiency. Even within each industry, the needs of different companies vary.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 52

ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

Automotive manufacturers are remobilizing to produce ventilators. It’s a time to put growth metrics and milestones aside, and double-down on making sure we bounce back faster and stronger than ever. The Defense Production Act has been invoked to meet PPE demand in the United States. You can email us at any time at info@throughput.ai

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 25, 2022

And if you’re operating in a highly regulated industry such as medical devices, automotive, or food and beverages, you also need to adhere to strict compliance guidelines. This could lead to: An absence of quality metrics that make it tough to determine if you’re efficiently and consistently producing high quality products.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Quality Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing 105

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Sometimes, they’re subtle: Team members are burning out, outflow and profit margin ratios are off, or you gradually start missing certain success metrics. When you and your team are feeling the pressure of the daily grind, lean on technology to be more productive. Most leaders can recognize the signs relatively early on.

Company 52

Company Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimization Software 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

Optimizing cash positions is possible with strong, lean, on-time payment performance and deliberate strategies for benefiting from early payment discounts and third-party funding sources. Include elements of the processes, technologies, organizational needs, control philosophy and metrics to analyze along the way.

Sourcing Strategies 88

Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 88

ThroughPut

MARCH 30, 2020

Automotive manufacturers are remobilizing to produce ventilators. It’s a time to put growth metrics and milestones aside, and double-down on making sure we bounce back faster and stronger than ever. The Defense Production Act has been invoked to meet PPE demand in the United States. You can email us at any time at info@throughput.ai

Manufacturing Procurement 14

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 14