USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

We find that trends, challenges, economies and other factors can affect those tides, but tried-and-true operating methods can right the ship every time. Lean Six Sigma. Two sides of the same coin, Lean looks at making processes more efficient and reducing lead times, while Six Sigma focuses on cutting down on defects.

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

” As medical device manufacturers know, the FDA has strict compliance requirements that affect every part of the process from designing to manufacturing to testing to shipping, even labeling. Six Sigma is a newer methodology designed to tackle defects in manufacturing. In those processes, there can be room for improvement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. For instance, law firms and consultants in the U.S. without being subject to tariffs. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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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. Why was the packaging inadequate?

Inventory Management Software 52

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AB&R

MARCH 4, 2022

If not aligned with the changing needs of a growing business, picking, packing, and shipping can shrink its margins. Stock shortages, shipping delays, and unfulfilled orders can make customers unhappy. Warehouse receiving impacts all aspects of operations, from inventory management to logistics.

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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. The question to pose instead is “How can we improve?” He has also held management positions at UPS and Airborne Express/DHL.

Six Sigma 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The company ships directly to customers and also to distributors. For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations. GEON, headquartered in Westlake Ohio, has about 1000 employees. These plants, in turn, produce roughly 2000 products.

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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?” or “Is there a better way?”.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 27, 2013

This book covers pretty standard topics in warehouse operations such as receiving, putaway, storage, pick, pack and ship. 4) Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success by Thomas J. 4) Lean Six Sigma Logistics: Strategic Development to Operational Success by Thomas J.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Any company shipping physical products today – whether to consumers or to other businesses – needs to meet higher service expectations, including faster order turnaround in the DC. In addition to large distribution orders, many retail and business-to-business facilities are shipping rising volumes of direct-to-consumer orders.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Kaizen Blitz, Value Stream Mapping, Value Engineering and Six Sigma skills are necessary to have by both parties , IT system knowledge is imperative for data analysis , visibility to assets, like inventory, tracking shipments, communication, customization and integration. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account.

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Unleashed

MARCH 15, 2019

Having poor and inaccurate inventory control can be costly because it causes issues such as unplanned stock-outs, the shipping of wrong products to customers, wasted resources trying to locate misplaced items and inventory shrinkage. Inventory control strategies.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The next step may be Six Sigma quality ( In order for a company to achieve Six Sigma, it cannot produce more than 3.4 New Product case study: I f a Supplier is producing a new component for you, before they ship the new product, always ask for a pre-shipment sample.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Carrying slow-moving inventory or shipping damaged/incorrect product hurts customer relationships. For instance, if the customer and employee feedback show that product quality issues are prevalent, Lean Six Sigma has to be improved. Locating lost inventory wastes and an enormous number of man-hours.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2017

All signs point to the rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping. What’s evolving is that consumers are going further down the SKU stream to have more shipped to their houses – both regularly and on-demand. So where is the industry heading? The Rise of DTC. The question is: how will this impact retailers and manufacturers?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

The central theme centers on the talks between the shipping company’s chief executive officer and the Somali pirates’ interpreter. Captain Phillips (2013) In the movie “Captain Phillips,” Somali pirates kidnap the Danish cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama, which is a terrifying true story.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2019

… Real-time integration, applying Six Sigma to know process bottlenecks, and re-engineering systems to be more customer-focused improve this metrics’ performance. Cycle Time is a predictor of the future of manufacturing as this metric captures improvement made across systems and processes immediately.”

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The report makes it easy to decide how to ship things and get input from your planning teams and suppliers. in Management of Production from Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden Muddassir is a Six Sigma Black Belt, and has founded scmdojo.com – with moto “Supply Chain Knowledge and Solutions for Everyone”.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal. The secret behind its supply chain success is the use of Six Sigma approach. They studied how General Electric (GE), DuPont and Honeywell implemented six sigma.

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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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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

This reduces the chances of lost sales and the associated costs of rush orders or expedited shipping. Muddassir is a Six Sigma black belt and founded the leading supply chain platform SCMDOJO to enable supply chain professionals and teams to thrive by providing best-in-class knowledge content, tools and access to experts.

Inventory Reduction 90

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Running a cost effective and safe supply chain distribution network across multiple geographies in the Asia Pacific region manufacturing and shipping chemicals where we averaged one delivery every 50 seconds. Quality and Six Sigma. How has the Business and Supply Chain changed over the course of your career?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Molycorp, a key producer in the 1980s, and other companies shipped their oxides to China for refining and value-added production into metals, alloys, and magnets. He holds Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Phd in Engineering, is a registered Professional Engineer, and is a certified Six Sigma practitioner.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

For instance, a company can define and execute an order processing pipeline with Orchestration, which automates an order’s creation, tracking, and shipping. This eliminates manual tasks like creating shipping labels, making order processing more efficient and cost-effective.

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Unleashed

MARCH 30, 2022

To do so, we determine our standard deviation, and then use Six Sigma methodology to turn those into upper and lower limits. If we’re using Six Sigma thinking, we’re going to have three standard deviations above and below our mean average as our control limits. What is Six Sigma? The short answer is no.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

They can be trucking companies, airlines, shipping lines, or rail operators, depending on the mode of transportation chosen for the specific shipment. They take on the responsibility of managing various aspects of the supply chain, including warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

minimum term in their agreement (which is nearly EVERYONE who ships FedEx). Ship to residences (where LTL isn’t generally an option). The consumer will ultimately pay for these changes in higher shipping costs at checkout. Train and retrain operations on proper box size for product shipped. Have no waiver for the 90-lb.

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Requis

JUNE 25, 2020

When I started, that visibility was a phone call— ‘where is my container ship?’ Her experience with disruption began early when one of their ships capsized off the coast of the UK— that was where she learned that logistics and insurance go hand in hand. Visibility has changed. Now we’re developing some excellent online platforms.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Unlike, lean, six sigma, lean six sigma and other operational improvement methodologies, process mapping requires very little training so organizations can see results very quickly. Process mapping has been around forever and to some it might seem old fashioned and passé, but it still works like a charm.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 113

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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. This new standard has strong implications for businesses seeking to navigate their respective landscapes and stay ahead of the curve.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Walmart’s focus on omnichannel and various fulfillment options, such as in-store pickup and ship from store, demonstrates their commitment to adaptability. Demand forecasts can be uncertain, and unexpected supply chain disruptions may occur, making adaptability a vital quality.

Inventory Reduction 74

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USC Consulting Group

APRIL 18, 2023

When you’re talking about yield, the “before” photos might be a side of beef hanging in a cooler, while the “after” photos would be a pound of hamburger packaged and ready to ship to the grocery store. The Lean Six Sigma methodology helps companies maximize throughput and eliminate waste while preserving quality.

Food 40

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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. The good news is that the team was aware of the results and feel that they have righted the ship in 2014.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For instance, if containers always get delayed in the same port, the company can re-route future container shipments or use a different shipping company that operates in a different terminal in the port. Challenges of IoT.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For instance, if containers always get delayed in the same port, the company can re-route future container shipments or use a different shipping company that operates in a different terminal in the port. Challenges of IoT.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For instance, if containers always get delayed in the same port, the company can re-route future container shipments or use a different shipping company that operates in a different terminal in the port.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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