Enterra Insights

AUGUST 10, 2018

In today’s data rich environment, companies are racing to employ advanced analytics and insights as the mechanism to drive sustainable competitive advantage, the same way that they used Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality capabilities to separate themselves from the competition. When : 16-17 September 2018.

Six Sigma 100

Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Expense Reduction 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Past, Present, and Future Examining the evolution of supply chain management provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of resilience and agility. The present business landscape is marked by unprecedented levels of complexity and uncertainty.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. Late shipments, short shipments, and other supply chain performance concerns are all captured and presented in terms of percentage of conformance to the service level agreement. Pull Manufacturing with Kanban.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 40

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”. . The planner’s role has expanded to include a combination of technical skills and communications and interpersonal skills.

Negotiating Skills 120

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 120

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. They were also able to mass produce product with sophisticated manufacturing facilities. Dr. Godfrey is the Joseph D.

Six Sigma 40

Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Predictive Analytics Software 40

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

to discuss vehicle customization by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automakers and its impact on the supply chain of the future. And then there was a McKinsey article, which commented recently, that in the next four years, India would be the third biggest manufacturer , just lagging after China and the US. Dustin’s key takeaways.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning. Dean Sorenson concurs. Mr. Herrin was a good fit.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

manufacturer adopted a work measurement program to gauge and report warehouse performance at the employee level. The backbone of Lean Six Sigma methodology, DMAIC ensures sustained, defect-free performance and highly competitive costs. Break a job down and present the operation to new associates.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 120

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2015

And Whirlpool’s supply chain embodies its brand value of innovation with Six Sigma accuracy and cutting-edge manufacturing processes. The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act went into effect in 2012, applying to all retailers and manufacturers with annual global revenues of more than $100m doing business in California.

Waste Reduction 120

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

By being socially visible, you not only present yourself as a proactive and engaged professional but also increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters and industry peers. Regularly update your LinkedIn profile with relevant experiences and accomplishments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 65

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Also, the Risk of fluctuations is present as whatever happens to such stocks can no longer be sold at its original purchase value. For instance, if an equipment manufacturing firm stocks various product parts and they no longer become sellable, they could be sold at a massive loss.

Inventory Reduction 90

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 90

SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Viewers gain understanding of the art of negotiation and its function in resolving complicated problems while maintaining lives and relationships through the hard negotiations presented in the film. A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew.

Negotiating Skills 91

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 91

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We built these into continuous improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma, while also setting goals to drive breakthrough cost savings to supplement continuous improvement savings. Our approach simply breaks accountabilities and goals across the areas of Manufacturing, Logistics/Network Optimization and Ingredients/Packaging.

Case Study 286

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement presents an array of promising opportunities within numerous organizations, making it an exhilarating field. This course is taught by Maryna Trepova, who is a procurement expert who provides consulting training, especially in procurement management courses.

Purchasing Training 78

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 78

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 5, 2015

Understanding the temperature of a package throughout transit provides significant value to customers seeking six sigma quality logistical processes, like food distributors and drug manufacturers. According to McFadden, “The IoT will continue to surprise us and present opportunities and challenges.

Internet of things 34

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synchrono

JUNE 25, 2018

Occasionally, someone will mix up DDM (Demand-Driven Manufacturing) with another DDM acronym in our industry: Data-Driven Manufacturing. In this post, we’ll take a look at Data-Driven Manufacturing and why it’s useful but not enough to help you reach your goals. and Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Pull Manufacturing.

Manufacturing 44

Manufacturing Data Six Sigma Lean 44

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In this section, we present a list of the top 10 TikTokers who have successfully contributed to supply chain knowledge sharing and enhancement. Each TikToker’s profile includes their niche, follower count, and engagement rates. Dr. Muddassir has received a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 97

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2014

Problems With OM Books Our observation about contemporary OM books is that they present the "simplified version" of OR techniques through the use of spreadsheet (because their target audience is business students). Anyway, each book presented different findings. OM concept can also be applied to service industry (banking).

Six Sigma 252

Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Analytics Software 252

USC Consulting Group

JUNE 23, 2020

Once the session has uncovered all of the possible root causes of the failure in question, a solution must then be presented to address each one individually. It will often take five “whys” to uncover the true root cause of an issue.

Analysis 98

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2014

Problems With OM Books Our observation about contemporary OM books is that they present the "simplified version" of OR techniques through the use of spreadsheet (because their target audience is business students). Anyway, each book presented different findings. OM concept can also be applied to service industry (banking).

Six Sigma 188

Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Analytics Software 188

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

I started my career in Automotive parts manufacturing as a shift supervisor and can remember when my boss asked me to come off shift and become a master production scheduler. The site had been trying to fix it and were using the manufacturing engineering team to drive the improvements. Productivity was like 1 line an hour.

SCM 43

SCM Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Software 43

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. CQI, TQM, Six-Sigma, Lean, etc. Find ways to reduce lot sizes through setup reduction on manufactured parts or through different contracts around purchased parts. by John Westerveld.

Expense Reduction 250

Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250

Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

In this blog, we’ll continue with these themes, exploring some of the serious problems that have cascaded down from one of the most popular process management practices of the last several decades: Lean Manufacturing. As part of this exploration into Lean Manufacturing, we’ll define the term, and cover a brief history of its development.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction 78

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. We rescheduled my flight and I quickly put together some slides for the presentation. (To I had successfully adapted to give a presentation on agility to 254 people. For mature supply chain organizations, it is a natural extension of six sigma.

Supply Chain Design Software 229

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

There are plenty of 3PLs present in today’s marketplace offering various models that perform individual tasks. He is a global speaker , vlogger , and supply chain industry expert with 17 years of experience in the Manufacturing Industry in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and South East Asia in various Supply Chain leadership roles.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2019

It’s a mindset problem that I have seen in oilfield, finished goods distribution, chemical manufacturing, and even luggage-handling. Therefore, digital transformation is not a prerequisite to extracting value from industrial data.

Analytics Software 45

Analytics Software Data Industrial Industry 45

SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

Conclusion In conclusion, SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace presents a revolutionary solution that combines the power of marketplaces with the concept of Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS). Dr. Muddassir has received a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 20, 2013

Most business process mapping/management textbook present lots of information about how the real world process can be represented. Some of these analysis methods are presented in acronym. ICOM is part of IDEF0 methodology which was used primarily for mapping of a complex manufacturing process. Basic Concept. 3) DOTWIMP.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 140

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy Modeling 140

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Your category management strategy will evolve depending on varying circumstances or situations present, so it’s important to keep in mind that it may require some maintenance or adjustments from time to time. Additional data analytics and monitoring will help managers mitigate maverick spending (i.e.

Procurement Solutions 76

Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 76

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Today the Company’s core businesses are cordless phones, contract manufacturing services and children learning products. The North American operation is the top manufacturer in the US cordless market. I found two presentations that spoke to me. The second presentation given in 2004, shared the results.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Kinaxis

MAY 24, 2018

Dana stated that leading supply chain organizations such as Amazon are looking for disruptive skills such as Lean/six-sigma, SQL, project management, R, Perl, and Python in addition to the core supply chain skills, as compared to lagging organizations primarily looking for ERP and excel skills. Kinaxis (@Kinaxis) May 15, 2018.

Gartner 111

Gartner Supply Chain Execution Conference Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If you have questions, you can submit them into the question box in the control panel on the right-hand side of your screen and we will answer those at the end of the presentation. Angenette has more than 24 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, Lean Six Sigma, and supply chain. First off is Catie Jelinski.

Quality 52

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Here we break down the inventory management strategies of seven successful manufacturers and retailers around the globe. Samsung’s inventory management strategy Samsung is one of the world’s largest manufacturers, meaning managing their inventory is an enormous and complex task.

Inventory Reduction 97

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Management Software Waste Reduction 97

6 River Systems

JUNE 26, 2020

“I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network. And we had to shift fast.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

The Automotive Industry is being disrupted on all sides and is upending the traditional models of vehicle manufacturing that have evolved over the past 120 years to dominate the world. Even Ford CEO Jim Hackett talks about auto manufacturers’ decades of proprietary consumer, vehicle and test data as a market differentiator.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Automotive 40

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

At Cerasis, our customers are manufacturers from the American Manufacturing Industry. A big part of that is because it is proven that the more labor productive and the more output the American Manufacturing industry produces, there is a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy for creating jobs and economic sustainability.

Modeling Software 120

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