ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms. Cost-saving initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction strategies. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives: Commitment to sustainable practices and ethical sourcing throughout the supply chain.

Electronics 78

Electronics 3PL Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 78

Demand Driven Technologies

APRIL 13, 2021

Decades of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives have profoundly changed the way many companies operate.

Continuous Improvement 120

Continuous Improvement Optimal Sourcing Lean Sourcing 120

Talking Logistics

JULY 10, 2014

This illustrates a key management lesson that is especially applicable in warehouse optimization: if no problems are being reported, then no improvements of efficiency are being made. Warehouse optimization is all about continually improving efficiency; a turnback is anything that causes a deviation from the established system.

Optimal Sourcing 184

Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Warehousing 184

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

Supply Chain Risk Management 223

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Procurement Procurement involves sourcing and acquiring the materials or products needed for production. Procurement Specialist/Buyer Source and acquire materials or products needed for production.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Let’s cover just three areas where ERP drives greater sustainability: Responsible Sourcing – Manufacturing ERP systems support efforts to identify responsible, sustainable sources of materials. It’s a constant area of focus to eliminate waste throughout an organization and drive continuous improvement.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

The techniques covered in this article seek to maximise the ROI of your organisation by analysing your systems and identifying imperfect processes ripe for improvement. Process improvement techniques like lean manufacturing and Kanban help businesses achieve optimal business health.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 6, 2022

Since 2000, businesses have implemented programs such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory and lean operations to improve profitability. Instead of JIT and Lean, the mantra should be Risk, Transparency and Resilience. However, these business models have led to unintended consequences, such as not getting inventory when it is needed.

Inventory Reduction 119

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Modeling 119

ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Which begs the real question: how are other supply chain ecosystem providers going to match, outdo, or simply catch-up to such current forerunners if they don’t start experimenting and implementing with new technologies that tap their own existing data sources and operational domain experts now?

Optimal Sourcing 94

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

Is the lean system at fault or is it something deeper? Why lean systems are getting a bad rap during the pandemic. A pull inventory system is a Lean approach to reducing waste in any production process. Create a continuous process flow to bring problems to the surface. We’ll take a closer look at: Pull inventory systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 72

QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

It promotes collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, ultimately resulting in high-quality products that meet customer expectations. Outcomes typically include an improved manufacturing process with reduced variations, enhanced product delivery quality and customer service and improved customer satisfaction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 96

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes or Methods: Understanding and implementing continuous improvement philosophies. These are lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and Agile for enhanced performance and momentum.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 70

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Lean, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, The average multinational has over a thousand continuous improvement programs. Trade-offs of commercial programs with source, make, and deliver to maximize value to the customer and improve margin.). Functional Intitiatives Without Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy. The problem?

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

As part of evaluating current capacity needs, leading CMOs are implementing digitized workforce solutions, automating manufacturing processes, and streamlining quality control and continuous improvement initiatives. This includes implementing new technologies, improving process automation and optimizing supply chain management.

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 94

Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lean and Six Sigma AI automation aligns well with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, where the focus is on reducing waste and improving quality. Agile Lean Startup methods In the context of AI automation, Agile Lean Startup methods involve iterating rapidly to test and improve automated systems.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

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

Six Sigma Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

What are the 5S principles in lean manufacturing? 5S is a visual system of lean manufacturing based on five Japanese principles: Seiri / sort – sorts the workstation and eliminates anything not needed in the space. Sort and separate necessary items from unneeded tools, parts, and materials.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Lean Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 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. Then, we believe this book is the most appropriate resource that everyone can lean more about the overall lean concept. Womack, Daniel T.

Lean 100

Lean Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction Massachusetts 100

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

Lean Manufacturing Procurement Massachusetts Sourcing Strategies 100

synchrono

JULY 23, 2018

Prosperity is perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to continuous improvement in manufacturing. When things are going well, we don’t feel the need to make improvements quite as keenly. There really is no better time to make improvements than when things are going well. Things Are Looking Up.

Continuous Improvement 71

Continuous Improvement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction 71

USC Consulting Group

MARCH 15, 2021

Because supply chains from China were disrupted during the pandemic, manufacturers needed to find other sources of materials and product. Where can you source from if borders close again? One issue being talked about in front offices is the possibility of sourcing locally. It’s also a matter of inventory. Employee issues.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 98

Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Raw materials Raw materials inventory is the basic inputs used to produce finished goods and one of the biggest sources of inventory waste in manufacturing. Implement lean manufacturing Lean manufacturing is a business philosophy that aims to eliminate waste and improve efficiency in production processes.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 52

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. Measure what matters for continuous improvement in your processes.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 120

Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

Logistics management involves the efficient and effective coordination of various tasks related to the transportation, storage, and delivery of goods, services, and information starting from the source to the end-users. Source: Zebra Technologies). between 2020 and 2027.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

DynaSys

DECEMBER 15, 2021

and that of the pharmacy is 10 points above. ( *INSEE Source No 262 published on the : 10/05/2021 ). Relying on Lean principles. This involves relying on the philosophy and techniques of “Lean Manufacturing” to eliminate wastes. Depending on the context of each company, many other leads are to be explored.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Agile and Lean Supply Chain Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 52

USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Focus on strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing focuses on the development of long-term supply relationships for operationally critical products and services. Lean manufacturing and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory principles have enabled manufacturers to significantly reduce operating expenses and increase profitability.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 52

ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. Continuous Improvement Dell continuously refined its processes to reduce cycle times and improve quality.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Just-in-Time Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

RFgen

MAY 26, 2023

JIT allows warehouses to run lean and keep on-hand quantities to a minimum, making overstock an impossibility. While a winning solution for cost optimization, JIT—like all lean methodologies—can be potentially fragile under duress, as we saw during COVID-19. Therefore, JIT inventory management may not be for everyone.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. When I started, I believed that all Titans were making progress towards improvement on the balanced scorecard. The source of the data is public reporting of balance sheet information. I was wrong.

Sourcing Strategies 150

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 150

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. Troy-Bilt: TRs were used.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills 120

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 27, 2021

Collaborative Lean Operations. After seeking a multi-site meeting and collaboration solution Valmet picked DELMIA 3DLean to integrate digital data sources into their operational meetings help digitalization of shop floor practices, deal with remote team challenges from COVID-19 and improve visibility of operations.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 156

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

These new technologies are helping operations and engineering teams move beyond continuous improvement to continuous warehouse optimization. The software generates predictive insights that improve slotting and labor planning, continuously optimizing a changing DC environment. The Transformation Imperative.

Optimal Sourcing 150

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

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 73

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 73

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. Most systems are flexible enough to merge data from external sources into the algorithm architecture.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 105

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics 105

Taulia

MARCH 2, 2023

At Zenith Precision Machining, there is a policy of multi-sourcing suppliers, which are selected according to several criteria, including price, quality, reliability, and flexibility. Lean supply chains A lean supply chain strategy aims to turn raw materials into finished goods or services with minimal waste and loss.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Overview of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management encompasses the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of products or services. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time production minimize waste and inventory levels while maximizing efficiency.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 52

Unleashed

MARCH 15, 2019

The good news is that there are many ways for companies to improve their inventory accuracy, here are just three. There are various programmes of quality inventory control available for companies to adopt such as JIT , Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Total Quality Management. Improving traceability is a major step in reducing waste.

Inventory Reduction 69

Inventory Reduction Inventory Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 69