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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

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. In their 2020 sustainability report, Whirlpool announced record low levels of energy and water intensity in their plants.

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Overcoming Complacency: How to Drive Even More Supply Chain Metric Success

Talking Logistics

The four key methods here will help you drive more success as you bring the metrics to life on your warehouse floor: 1. Going “red,” defined as not meeting stated goals, should not be treated as an abject failure if continuous improvement is anywhere in your business plan. Don’t measure to justify.

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How to Sustain a Lean Culture in Manufacturing & Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

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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Piecing Together the SIOP Process

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

There are pieces of the process that fit perfectly together, working together to connect a pathway not only to a final result, but to a sustainable, successful process that allows organizations the ability to operate as a perfectly built masterpiece. The vision of the process begins to be built on the reality with sustainable firmness to it.

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Supporting S&OP with Stakeholder & Supply Chain KPIs

Silvon Software

KPIs are essential in S&OP as they provide a quantitative framework for gaining visibility, aligning efforts, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business. Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics.

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Let Your Vendors Self-Manage Corrective Action Plans for Better Outcomes

Logility

In addition to providing transparency for consumers and regulators, it is important to be transparent with vendors about your company’s sustainability goals. It’s important that they both accept accountability and take measurable action to improve. The goal of any SCAR and a corresponding CAP is continuous improvement.

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Inventory Management Best Practices for Tech Companies: Knowledgeable Insights by ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

Inventory Management Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. Continuous Improvement and Performance Metrics: Large tech companies benefit from continuous improvement initiatives driven by performance metrics.