Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The following is an example of a Mass Balance evaluation results for an Apple iPad. From this chart you can quickly see the different characteristics of the product to help in decision making: Mass Balance Example: iPad (source: GEODIS). You may also have functional parts that can be sold and reused.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

For example, - In some industries such as steel, chemicals, and other heavy industries, products are highly commoditized. Those people you are dealing with every day is actually your "internal customer" (as in lean manufacturing or six sigma initiatives.) In virtually every company, you have to deal with other departments.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Seven of the best production process improvement methodologies your team can employ are: Six Sigma Kaizen Lean manufacturing PDCA cycle The 5 whys Business process management 5S process improvement We explore each of these in detail below. Six Sigma uses two methods to achieve this goal.

Inventory Management Software 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

For example, the EU’s tightening rules on palm oil imported from Southeast Asia places Malaysia and Indonesia in a difficult position, as they account for 85% of the world’s total palm oil supply. Business structure is of critical importance in building resilience to disruptions in supply chains. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . Global bearings giant, SKF, is a great example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations. The executive meeting will generate lean six sigma projects where analysts are tasked with going out and discovering more granular costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Historical examples illustrate the importance of resilience and agility in overcoming disruptions. One example is the healthcare industry, which experienced an immense strain during the pandemic. Another notable example is the technology sector.

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AB&R

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, subpar layouts block access to equipment and inventory, requiring workers to navigate barriers and crowded warehouse floors. Another example is that receiving and storage areas, separated by large distances, require workers to travel back and forth repeatedly.

Waste Reduction 52

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This guide explores the ins and outs of managing raw materials in a manufacturing business, with examples and actionable tips for improving your processes. Examples of raw material inventory Raw material inventory refers to the materials and ingredients used in manufacturing and production. Let’s dive in.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2016

In one real-life example of miscommunication, a customer said all the inventory was handled in cases, so the warehouse was designed around moving and storing nothing but cases. In another example, a customer described their inventory as 95 percent pallets in and 95 percent pallets out.

Warehousing 100

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) thrives on the notion that there is always room for improvement, and it looks to eliminate defects that can hinder the flow of a process from moving toward its performance end goal. Let’s say, for example, that a manager oversees several different business units running independently from one another.

Six Sigma 100

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2020

In the last few weeks, me and my research team of Beena, Nikhil, and Pratyush have been communicating frequently with Professor Blan Godfrey , and his team of graduate students taking his Six Sigma class. Dr. Godfrey is the Joseph D. Yesterday he sent the link to the spreadsheet created to Helena.org to link with their software.

Six Sigma 40

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, if you are aiming to become a supply chain manager, focus on that objective, that you want to be an end-to-end supply chain manager – what do you want to gain from this role and what will you bring to it. Every successful candidate will need to be trained and time and money is invested in them. How can you do this? Use S.M.A.R.T.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. Outputs and measures are put into a Service Level Agreement ( SLA ) with mutually agreed upon win-win, effective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). All KPIS have a target percentage to meet.

KPI 120

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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. For example, an AI recruitment tool may automate the initial screening of applications, ensuring that recruiters can focus on the most promising candidates.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This often requires a major shift in thinking – from the top down – and for many, implementing a formal process improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Lean Six Sigma is about not simply accepting the old way of doing things, but asking “Why do I do that?” A Real World Example – Cummins Power Generation.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . Global bearings giant, SKF, is a great example.

Negotiating Skills 120

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USC Consulting Group

MAY 2, 2023

Let’s take the beef industry for an example. Change management Not every “small” change can produce hard numbers like the examples above, but we see the benefits time and time again when we’re helping clients with change management. In processing beef into burger, there is a loss of moisture. That’s huge.

Six Sigma 40

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

And they had also merged Six Sigma with their Lean program. I was shown examples of Kaizen events. Management must lead by example. Tools Complicated With Lean and Six Sigma Combined. Lean and Six Sigma both have their place in driving continuous improvement.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 55

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

BATNA" (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement aka Best Case Scenario) and "WATNA" (Worst Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement aka Worst Case Scenario) are the examples of theories from this school of thought. Generalization" is an example of a theory that explains that people tend to use the experience to respond to similar situations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

The most high-profile example of this is the growing adoption of autonomous mobile robotics (so-called AMRs) and modular micro-fulfillment systems. One practical example of dynamic is AI-based batching and pick path optimization to reduce travel. Inventory and Labor Planning. Dan Keller, Senior Consultant, Lucas Systems.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Do not sign a SLA or contract with accompanying KPIs, without a professional review (3PL Consultant) and Legal Review.Insure that you stress a Cancellation clause.

Third Party Logistics 145

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Some examples of some popular BPR tools are LEAN, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, etc. BPR has undoubtedly led to many efficiencies and improved effectiveness at numerous companies. BPR has helped streamline supply chains with or without IT. But BPR is a tool that helps you achieve a specific goal.

Optimal Sourcing 173

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

FM: For example, in the past, not much was happening within the OEMs for wheels. For example, a customer may want a panoramic glass roof with auto dimming option on a customized low volume vehicle which does not have this option as part of the offering. ” DM: What kind of customization are we talking about?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

At times, both parties agree to remuneration for Kaizen Blitz events, Six Sigma problem solving. Six Sigma Quality and problem solving are necessary for Continuous Improvement. Recognition and Remuneration System: When 3PL KPIs are met or exceeded recognition should be given to both partners.

KPI 120

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Procurement Academy

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Think of toothpaste, for example. Demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP), introduced just over a decade ago, is a fusion of five existing methodologies: Core MRP, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Theory of Constraints (TOC), Six Sigma, and Lean.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 28, 2021

Take for example the University of Arkansas, which has a Supply Chain Management Department at the Walton College. Take for example the microchip shortage that my colleague Salim Shaikh and his counterpart at KPMG recently wrote about. If you haven’t seen the images, you can see them on our Twitter account.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. Lean is DAILY continuous improvement, pull systems to reduce inventories (versus push that increases inventory), Lean Six Sigma to improve quality to.003

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

2) Implement Continuous Improvement Projects ( Lean, Process Capability, Six Sigma ) with Key Strategic Suppliers to Drive Cost-Out and Supply Base Capability. . Here are few examples which I used: Focus Supplier improvement results (DPPM and/or OTD with min.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Purpose of Supply Chain Analytics What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics? What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics? Some examples of SCM analytics include demand planning , sales and operations planning , inventory management , capacity planning, simulation and scenario analysis , optimization , and spend analytics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2015

Chattahoochee Technical College is a perfect example. Students use self-paced, online training to learn the ins-and-outs of the software, and then put it to use by solving real-world examples and case studies. is another example. Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, N.C.,

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 5, 2015

For example, people in accounting department may not be familiar with the words used in sales team such as DOI, FGI, APLA? 6) Use Lean Six Sigma: to improve the operational efficiency and reduce time to market, they implement lean concept. Then, they create a list of common terms so people can share the same understanding. (6)

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The focus is to eliminate all wastes in the organization, improve processes, solve root cause problems, create a pull environment, and ensure that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) works for quality and daily problem solving using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act). Why are we doing this?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For instance, if the customer and employee feedback show that product quality issues are prevalent, Lean Six Sigma has to be improved. Another example to cite is using the wrong equipment for a task. Make the adjustments requested to give value to your customers’ beyond their expectations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning are typically classified into two broad categories: Supervised learning : The computer is presented with example inputs and their desired outputs. hons) in Industrial Engineering and is also a certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. What powers Artificial Intelligence ?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For example, in a commodity business, you might be focused on cost savings while a specialty business might prioritize on-time delivery over cost. How do I collaborate with other shippers to share excess private fleet capacity in the area? The Benefits of Managed Analytics. Priorities in your supply chain can vary significantly.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

An Example of Matching Systems with People for Sustained Manufacturing Operations Excellence. Before you slap in Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean Six Sigma, everyone in the company has to change their habits, beliefs and ways of working to be Lean thinkers and Lean believers.

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