Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

Six Sigma 52

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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?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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

Unleashed

MARCH 15, 2019

Inventory accuracy is vital to an organisation’s long-term success. Profits depend on the sale of inventory stock and if you don’t know what or how much you are selling then you could be missing an opportunity to maximise sales. Inventory control strategies. Get automated. Get tracing.

Inventory Reduction 69

Inventory Reduction Inventory Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 69

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. I use a method I call managing for daily improvement or MDI. How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? Why are we doing this?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

In this article, we will explore six of such supply chain tools that will revolutionize your workflow, ultimately saving you up to 30 hours of valuable time! To improve operations and stay ahead of the competition, many distributors are turning to assessment tools to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Material Savings 92

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, look at inventory as MONEY/CASH. Understand Data Integrity to Reduce Inventory Costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 120

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc. Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. Eight core competencies stand out, encompassing crucial aspects of SCM.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 72

synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. An eKanban Pull-based inventory replenishment system monitors that each aspect of the service level agreement is being met by the supplier in real-time. Eliminating inventory waste. Pull Manufacturing with Kanban.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 40

The Lean Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

I interviewed Chuck Intrieri who discussed Why Lean Fails in Manufacturing, Distribution or Service Industries. Quality has to improve to 3.4 This is Six Sigma. If you add Lean to Six Sigma (Lean Six Sigma or LSS) you obtain quality at a faster throughput to the customer. Lean is not a project.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Six Sigma Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

These new technologies are helping operations and engineering teams move beyond continuous improvement to continuous warehouse optimization. Inventory and Labor Planning. Justin is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and he holds an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

Optimal Sourcing 150

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. Reduce inventory with cross-docking or use Kanban pull systems. Improve processes daily.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 120

Loop Supply Systems

JULY 21, 2016

Eliminating Your Excess Inventory. Excess inventory is experienced by nearly every manufacturer – and it’s a big problem. Inventory is one of the 7 Lean Mudas (Japanese term for ‘waste’). COST OF EXCESS INVENTORY. Now think about all of your inventory. ROOT CAUSES. Poor safety stock calculations.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 40

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2017

Continuous Improvement Processes. There are many techniques–lean, six sigma, Total Quality Management–but, the over-arching focus is on managing and reducing costs. In a large company, the average supply chain leader manages hundreds, even thousands, of cost reduction programs simultaneously.

Cost Reduction Strategies 90

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Six Sigma Agile and Lean Supply Chain 90

USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 10, 2022

They employ methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, SIOP, the Four Ms and other tactics to uncover what’s bedeviling your operation and create ways to solve those problems. Myth: Operations consulting is only for the manufacturing sector. With SIOP, you can make your inventory work for you. Anything but.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 40

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We believe that a supply chain leader is defined by both the level of performance on the Effective Frontier (balance of growth, Return on Invested Capital, Profitability and Inventory Turns) and driving supply chain improvement. We think that it requires a focus on both total performance and measured supply chain improvement.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Through this guest blog series, I’d like to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. This first entry offers advice for planning an eKanban rollout – suggestions that can also be applied across any Lean manufacturing project.

Inventory Reduction 38

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 38

synchrono

APRIL 4, 2017

Driving Continuous Improvement. In Demand-Driven Manufacturing, there is only one measurement that is important to drive performance: Throughput. There are two subordinate measurements: Inventory and Operating Expense. Alignment Between Metrics for Action and Continuous Improvement.

Metrics 68

Metrics Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Manufacturing 68

synchrono

JANUARY 28, 2018

billion of that is expected to come from manufacturing improvements in things like operations management and predictive maintenance. Predictions like these leave many manufacturers with questions such as: How can the IIoT help my business? The High Cost of Excess Inventory. As much as $3.7 billion pie? 100,000,000 *.10

Internet of things 82

Internet of things Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 82

synchrono

JUNE 25, 2018

Occasionally, someone will mix up DDM (Demand-Driven Manufacturing) with another DDM acronym in our industry: Data-Driven Manufacturing. In this post, we’ll take a look at Data-Driven Manufacturing and why it’s useful but not enough to help you reach your goals. and Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Pull Manufacturing.

Manufacturing 44

Manufacturing Data Six Sigma Lean 44

synchrono

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Through this guest blog series, my intent is to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. My first post offered advice for planning an eKanban rollout (advice that could be applied across any Lean manufacturing project).

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies 104

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

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

We also cover production and manufacturing to some extent, and touch on other functional areas such as human resources and procurement. Warehouse and distribution centre process improvement. Continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Inventory management.

Education 40

Education Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software 40

synchrono

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Through this guest blog series, my intent is to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. My first post offered advice for planning an eKanban rollout (advice that could be applied across any Lean manufacturing project). Problem solved.

Manufacturing Procurement 51

Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Sourcing Strategies 51

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. One example that I’ve seen several times is around inventory targets. by John Westerveld. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Expense Reduction 250

Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

o Space—holding places for unnecessary inventory. o Inventory—inactive raw, work-in-process, or finished goods. When you create your Sales, Inventory, Operations and Production Plan (SIOP) monthly, or more frequently, invite your top Suppliers and Customers to the SIOP meeting. Inventory velocity and inventory reduction.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

Unleashed

MARCH 1, 2023

There are many ways to improve productivity in a manufacturing facility , but a lot of them are highly disruptive and cost a considerable amount of money. What if there was a way to make tangible improvements to the business without breaking the bank or disturbing the status quo? Here’s how. What is a visual factory? Here’s how.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 52

The Lean Supply Chain

JANUARY 21, 2016

First, look at the inventory: Is it pallets? Typically, 80% or more of a company’s inventory, and sometimes accounts for more than half of its working capital , would get plenty of attention. Improving receiving and warehouse performance can enable you to take multiple days out of inventory.). Chuck Intrieri.

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Survey Material Savings Inventory Reduction 40

synchrono

JULY 8, 2015

I was recently reading about the Industrial Internet of Things as it relates to my business—manufacturing software. It’s exciting that technologies are now available that will liberate manufacturers from the rigid systems and processes of the past. FYI – Interesting article.) The Orbital ATK case study is a good example.)

Internet of things 53

Internet of things Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 53

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management can incorporate data-based array planning, inventory control, and product pricing with the mutual objective of enhancing sales performance and operational efficacy. Allocate indirect spend category management to one manager Indirect spending is the procurement of goods and services not directly related to manufacturing.

Procurement Solutions 77

Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 77

The Lean Supply Chain

MARCH 22, 2015

o Space—holding places for unnecessary inventory. o Inventory—inactive raw, work-in-process, or finished goods. Quality Assurance goes to your suppliers, qualifies them for their quality systems and enables them to ship to a point of use on the production floor to avoid sitting in a warehouse as wasteful inventory.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Angenette has more than 24 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, Lean Six Sigma, and supply chain. So, I reflect on the fact that organizations that aren’t prepared, that don’t have a resilient supply chain, they are in trouble right now and they need to get some business continuity in place.

Quality 52

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

ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

The Automotive Industry is being disrupted on all sides and is upending the traditional models of vehicle manufacturing that have evolved over the past 120 years to dominate the world. Even Ford CEO Jim Hackett talks about auto manufacturers’ decades of proprietary consumer, vehicle and test data as a market differentiator.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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