Unleashed

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Poka-yoke is a Japanese lean manufacturing strategy that aims to eliminate mistakes and defects during the manufacturing process – a simple yet effective quality control tool that can be used to reduce errors in almost any industry. Here we give you the all-you-need-to-know practical guide to poka-yoke for SME manufacturers.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Examples Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Launched in 2018 with Shui Mahieu, Sustain gave us an opportunity to embellish our gallery with portraits of responsible purchasing professionals. Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing? Pascale de Felix .

Manufacturing Procurement 10

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Improve lead times and performance. Track, Trace and Collect Data from Key Partners.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The SCOR model defines functional improvements, but falls short in defining cross-functional supply chain transformation. The traditional supply chain is inside-out, triggering processes on the back of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay financial processes. Let’s start by addressing the barriers. Barrier #1. Inside-out Thinking.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. I saw how core S&OP concepts could be applied in various types of businesses, outside of the traditional legacy industries where S&OP was initially applied (manufacturing businesses).

S&OP 60

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. These forms key contributors to an effective transformation exercise. Procurement Blog. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods.

Resource Reduction 38

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. When faced with a pandemic like COVID-19, establishing a good understanding of the impact on supply chains and contingency plans can help manufacturing companies deal with uncertainties in the right way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, by F. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, by Robert M.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

A means of optimizing Supply Chain performance in which the manufacturer is responsible for maintaining the distributor’s inventory levels. The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. Under VMI, the manufacturer generates the order*, not the distributor.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are a core practice of measuring the effectiveness and for continuous improvement in any business outsourcing model. This exercise prompted Whirlpool to question whether having a single logistics provider was the best structure to exceed customer expectations and maximize cost savings.

Case Study 120

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QAD

MARCH 4, 2021

This describes the iterative loop of continuous improvement. Other design considerations should include design for manufacturing, assembly, and service to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction, so involving people from those disciplines will be critical. Exercise discipline when containing defective product.

Predictive Analytics Software 82

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OptiProERP

MARCH 21, 2019

It’s the same with digital transformation in the workplace, and particularly in the manufacturing environment. Much of the data analysis required, to find the information for decision-making, in many manufacturing companies is done this way. The problem is, it is never current, and it is usually kept on someone’s workstation.

Analytics Software 65

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

By hosting on cloud servers, businesses can avoid the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining physical servers. Unified Data Source: With a centralized database, cloud ERP ensures that all employees are working with the same information, reducing discrepancies and enhancing overall data accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

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KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Through this exercise, we clearly see how the essence of Supply Chain Management (systemic approach, vision sharing, animation principles…) is essential to face all challenges emerging. A simple mapping exercise reveals how complex SC became. Just In Time (continuous flow, closed loops, takt time mngt…). STATEMENTS. #1

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2015

Second, analyzing, evaluating and tweaking roadblocks and delay points in the supply chain can be done on a continuous-improvement basis to improve performance. Better construction, insulation and window manufacturing make for more energy-efficient homes that are more economical to operate. There are no real shortcuts.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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