GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?

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Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 120

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Sales, Inventory, and Production Planning (SIOP) should be used for business planning and strategy in the shipper, 3PL relationship. At times, both parties agree to remuneration for Kaizen Blitz events, Six Sigma problem solving. Process improvements and Continuous Improvement Opportunities.

KPI 120

KPI 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 120

synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Successful projects start with buy-in from the top and an eKanban initiative is no exception. reduced inventory waste and carrying costs and more) asking people to change the way they work is also real. Let your leaders know project success is accelerated through gaining universal buy-in. (If I know it sounds simple.

Inventory Reduction 38

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 38

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Choose software that facilitates the valuation and control of permanent inventories based on inputs or outputs, with automated stock alerts, that is versatile and independent of the type of business. Define normal parameters and fine-tune the physical inventory system. Once the method is working, standardize it. Robin Schwartz, PHR.

Cost Reduction Strategies 56

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Material Savings Warehousing 56

synchrono

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In my view, the process starts by gaining a clear understanding of the current, “as is” state, because you can’t make process improvements unless you can explain the problem you are working to resolve. If you’re not using a manual Kanban system, map the current inventory replenishment process.) A win-win for all.

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies 104

synchrono

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

In this final entry, my focus turns to continuous improvement. This is the start to the continuous improvement process. Through patient listening, you’ll receive good – and sometimes surprising – process feedback that can lead to key quality and performance improvements. Go Mountain Climbing.

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Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Sourcing Strategies 51

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. One example that I’ve seen several times is around inventory targets. The result is a lower inventory level, but much higher expedited costs and reduced customer service. There can be multiple reasons.

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Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250