SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). These models outline step-by-step processes, such as value stream mapping and policy deployment, to facilitate the integration of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Six Sigma 75

Six Sigma Optimal Sourcing Continuous Improvement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 4, 2017

Over the last two decades, increased competition and a globalized economy has led firms to deploy outsourced manufacturing and captive offshore policies across multiple industries. One fact remains certain; the trend of outsourcing and offshoring manufacturing is not likely to abate anytime soon.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 40

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

” I have been studying the evolution of inventory technologies as an industry analyst since 2002. And, when they do, the focus on network design is still on bricks and mortar–where to put manufacturing and distribution locations–not on form and function of inventory, and the design of inventory flows.

Inventory Reduction 150

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

In 2002, a 10-day lockout on the West Coast cost the US economy an estimated $ 1 billion per day in the first week growing to $2 billion per day in the second week, and required a presidential intervention. The UAW’s actions were based on the belief that production assets are not moveable and thus employers have to succumb to their demands.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Ron Crabtree , CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB, SCOR-P is the founder and CEO (2002) of MetaOps , Inc. Based in Mattawan, MI, the company was founded in 2002. Just-in-time inventory policies, driving suppliers to carry all the burden of just-in-case inventory. About Ron Crabtree. Low bidder mentality.

Sourcing Strategies 130

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 22, 2016

At any particular time, the manufacturer focuses on making slight improvements in the product: shaving off a few dollars in cost, improving quality a bit, adding a couple of new designs, etc. These improvements often determine whether a manufacturer is competitive with its rivals across town or across the globe.

Innovation 130

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cross country S&OP conversation than decided on what to produce in European manufacturing centers of excellence in support of country demand. Recruitment and induction policies have to be adapted to include behavioural checks. Although its inception was 30 years ago, the first academic paper on S&OP was written only in 2002.

S&OP 115

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2023

GAAP helps policy boards regulate accounting within the business environment. Accounting policies and assumptions in areas such as inventory valuation methods, depreciation methods, and criteria for estimating fair value.  Since 2002 they have been cooperating to unify IFRS and GAAP into one global standard.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Requis

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We’d connect the right people, (the investors, the policy makers, the regulators, supply chain directors), so that we can start understanding that waste needs to be redefined as resource optimization. We’re a big auto manufacturer, we’re not perfect, but this is what we’re doing to move towards zero waste.

Waste Reduction 75

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. I called the customer service line for the manufacturer and was told that the only thing I could do was call a maintenance specialist. The response is a long sigh. Customer Service Failure.

Customer Service 287

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). The idea is to have integrated information sharing between all trading partners (suppliers, manufacturers and customers)”. Neil Southern.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

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EcoVadis

APRIL 7, 2017

The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI), which has been tracking green patent trends since 2002, has reported upward trends of green patents in economies around the world , such as Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, as well as in the United States, including in Michigan, California, and Texas. Geographical Differences.

Waste Reduction 49

Waste Reduction Sustainability Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 49

Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2022

The International Energy Agency recently estimated that demand for these five minerals and rare earth elements will grow ten times by 2040 in a baseline scenario based on current government policies—and by 30 times in a scenario with more aggressive policies. In 2002, after the only major U.S. Warning that the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 62

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. These credits can then be purchased directly by manufacturers. The result?

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Initially, this led to operating losses and write-offs and was turned around in 2002. 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. Slowly, my process thinking evolved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 7, 2017

3-D Printing: localization of manufacturing through the sharing of digital images using additive manufacturing. SAP APO became the market share leader for supply chain decision support in 2002. I know that the discussion within manufacturing organizations are political. SAP IBP is immature.

Supply Chain Planning Software 180

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