USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 20, 2020

By embracing continuous improvement. Whether you’re in chemical processing, mining and metals, life sciences or food and beverage, continuous improvement is a must for every industry and is more of a lifestyle than it is a mindset. How do you avoid the lonely position of neutral? Organizational reflection.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Logistics sustainability has transformed from a niche concern to a central business imperative. This shift is driven by increasing awareness of environmental impacts, customer demand for green products and services, and the potential for operational efficiencies and cost savings linked to more sustainable freight shipping. Here’s how.

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Logility

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Stricter regulations and changing market conditions mean ensuring supplier sustainability is a crucial step in building more resilient, sustainable supply chains. It was also a stark reminder to businesses about the need to take charge of the social sustainability of their supply chains and suppliers.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing? Here’s how it works.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 16, 2021

Resilient Manufacturing Blog Series, Part 1. This is where a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution comes into play. What Is Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)? This includes manufacturing production, quality, warehousing, the workforce and maintenance.

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Logility

OCTOBER 27, 2021

9 critical tips for increasing supply chain sustainability in the apparel industry. Sustainability is good for the environment, workers, and your bottom line. Building sustainability into the apparel supply chain requires working with both first-tier and lower-tier suppliers. Only work with suppliers committed to sustainability.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Sustainable business practices are not only good for the environment, they can increase company viability in the long term through growth, global competitiveness and customer satisfaction. Edwards Deming.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 29, 2021

Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs continue to grow in importance as organizations strive to become agile and remain competitive. This is why making your lean and continuous improvement programs part of a digital transformation strategy is so important.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2017

That is a loaded question, loaded with innuendo, desire, financial concerns, questions about the state of the road and weather and much more, but the ways you improve your company are becoming easier to see. Analytics drive continuous improvement throughout your organization and beyond. Your business strategy will evolve.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the world of consumer goods and home and lifestyle, today’s fast-moving consumer trends demand fast delivery and quality at the lowest possible cost—for which lean programs in manufacturing are paramount. Out with the old. The next frontier in lean programs has the potential for far-reaching benefits. Trends driving lean progress.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 30, 2021

Preparing for this will require A&D manufacturers to digitally transform their operations and supply chains in a smart, sustainable and cost-effective way to improve visibility and agility in order to deliver on time, on quality and with less cost—to achieve the ultimate goal of operational resilience.

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Aioneers

APRIL 1, 2021

Almost every production company has a continuous improvement process: an army of people is constantly working on improving operational KPI’s, like, for instance, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). In this article, our manufacturing expert Martin Dieker shares what indicators make the difference in steering your operations.

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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. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? I use a method I call managing for daily improvement or MDI. This increases employee morale.

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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.

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Over the years, the fashion industry has championed a movement toward sustainable apparel, environmentally friendly production practices, and the elimination of forced labor. The reason why chain-of-custody standards for sustainable materials are more important than ever comes down to credibility.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This blog features excerpts from the Manufacturing Leadership Journal’s article, “ Leveraging Digital Twins to Accelerate the Journey to Factory of the Future. “ When the pandemic disrupted the operations of manufacturing companies and their supply chains, many organizations were forced to reexamine their strategies.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Today, we kick off our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2017. This year there was a major focus on the upcoming trends, emerging technology, and sustainability.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Across the globe, manufacturing businesses are navigating economic uncertainties with increasing sophistication. Insights from these tools can lead to process improvements that increase throughput and quality. For example, implementing process mining techniques to analyze and improve manufacturing throughput times.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King® and our extended portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. Climate change continues to accelerate and the negative impact on natural resources continues.

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Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. It is our responsibility to know their business inherently and introduce new savings opportunities and continuous improvements to continue driving those savings.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Consider the unique requirements of your manufacturing process. For high-volume manufacturers, proficiency in efficiently managing large quantities of the same components is essential. Comprehensive Kitting Services: Tailored kitting solutions to meet the unique needs of electronics manufacturers.

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Unleashed

APRIL 6, 2022

Lean manufacturing involves 13 core principles – many more than the ‘five principles’ that are often associated with this popular manufacturing system. The lean concept originally came from manufacturing, but it has gained in popularity and is now used widely across different industries and sectors.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the metal manufacturing industry–like many sectors–organizations are at an inflection point in transforming their businesses and supply chains. There are four main factors that are driving the interest in sustainability: regulators, customers, investors, and employees. “But

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2021

The scale of the disruptions’ impact have forced companies to reexamine their existing operations and decision-making processes, especially in operations and manufacturing. For A & D manufacturers it is now a chance to restructure and implement new capabilities that will help them be more efficient once production ramps up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2023

The process driven solution approach enables an organization to look at business processes with an eye towards opportunities for continuous improvement. Craig’s previous roles in sales and sales management allowed him to work with retailers, manufacturers, distributors and many other points of influence within global supply chains.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

The internal processes of a manufacturer are critical to the success of the overall business. By improving the speed of these processes and eliminating inefficient or costly practices, we can maximise productivity and profit. Deep dive: Check out the 2023 Manufacturing Productivity Guide.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 11, 2024

What is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a long-term holistic solution that gives complete visibility into plant floor operations to help consistently improve manufacturing operations performance. What is Manufacturing Operations Management Software?

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 12, 2022

These laws combined with consumers’ increasing demand for alternative and more sustainable transportation modes are sparking new innovations in the electric mobility (e-mobility) industry. Although tremendous growth opportunity lies ahead for EV manufacturers, it doesn’t come without challenges.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 28, 2020

Whether goals are revenue or sustainability, a major contributing ability is operational efficiency; the ability to make continuous improvements towards Lean processes. Although machines and material are components in Lean operations, the human element primarily drives improvements within organizations.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Accelerated processing time that further improves best-in-class Allocation capabilities and system performance. “We About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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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?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About The Nearshore Company The Nearshore Company is a manufacturing services company that was founded in 1992. Jorge holds a B.A.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

And how can you use this technique as part of your lean manufacturing operation? Read our Guide to Manufacturing Fundamentals What does Kaizen mean? In business, it refers to a mindset of continuous improvement through small and gradual improvements. What is Kaizen? Keen to find out more?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 5, 2023

At ToolsGroup, we pride ourselves on our close collaboration with our customers, gathering their input to continuously improve our product so that we can empower users to navigate the supply chain,” said Sahil Gupta, Chief Product Officer. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube , or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. It then uses this model to understand the impact of demand forecasting on inventory.

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