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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

– Operational improvements (reduction of lead time, increase in productivity, and reduction in work-in-process inventory, etc.). Closing the Research Gap Further research is needed to develop tailored deployment models and guidelines specifically designed for SMEs. – Comparatively simple deployment tools. 3, 2006, pp.

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The Pandemic Motivates Changes in the Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

In addition to government guidelines for the food supply chain, the Consumer Brands Association (CBA — formerly the Grocery Manufacturers Association) started a review of supply chain infrastructure, particularly that portion associated with food industries. Food Business Status Reporting System for Crisis Management. ” The way ahead.

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Central Planning Engines: Lessons from Leibniz

Arkieva

The Central Planning Engine is the control point for the flow of material within an organization, and focuses on how to best meet prioritized demand and business policy without violating temporal, asset (WIP and inventory), or capacity constraints. Which Solver for the Central Planning Engine? This will change over the next 5 years.