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Talking Logistics
JULY 10, 2014
Following the Lean 5S methodology can also help with collecting turnbacks. There is an obvious and fundamental difference between warehouse operations that talk about Lean on a project or function level, and a company that values improving the lives of its employees by engaging them in process improvement as a part of the culture.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 13, 2017
Like tiered accountability or any other lean tool, it needs to be part of a system to work properly. This means a little uphill research and examination of the way your team is implementing lean tools.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 12, 2016
If you can provide your warehouse design team with a year’s worth of data, chances are good you can avoid many layout pitfalls, and achieve a lean warehouse layout. Currently, he is the vice president of best practices, which encompasses traditional industrial engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, along with program management and quality.
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. The question to pose instead is “How can we improve?” He has also held management positions at UPS and Airborne Express/DHL.
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?” Barry Gasaway is Vice President, Lean Six Sigma at Transplace.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
When shipping FDA approved goods, there are separate regulations and documentation that is required, and leaning on a logistics specialist for assistant is often the best bet. If cost is a primary concern, then ocean shipments, particularly Full Container Loads, are going to be best. If timeliness is key, then airfreight is often recommended.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Much like the most successful business philosophies (lean, six sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM)) a handful of individuals acting alone won’t—and can’t—affect company-wide changes for the better—it takes an organizational shift. It’s a holistic approach and one that needs to be adopted supply chain wide.
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