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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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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). In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs.

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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. To help, in this post, we provide you with some insights for the period of 2006-2015. Each year at Supply Chain Insights , we study the progress of public companies in manufacturing, retail and distribution sectors. A Look at History.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate. Ironically, as global manufacturing jobs decrease, there is a need for talent for the global supply chain. Higher percentage of growth than the industry average for the period of 2006-2015.

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VTech: A Story of a Supply Chain Leader

Supply Chain Shaman

I followed his journey during the period of 2006-2011, and wanted to check in with him to gain his insights on the selection of VTech as a finalist in the Supply Chains to Admire research. Orbit Chart of VTech for the Period of 2006-2015 at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns . I remember September 2007 very well.

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

I remember December 2007 like yesterday. While the macroeconomic signals trigger market downturns, to meet Wall Street expectations, manufacturers usually push products into the market. Purchases in the center store of the grocery store are in decline, and apparel tastes are shifting. They are not. Reflection.

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Ecommerce Venture Capital Trends: Which VCs & Seed Investors are Investing in Ecommerce?

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It has been forecasted that by 2040, approximately 95% of all purchases will be facilitated by ecommerce. It was the world’s largest VC firm in 2007 with over $20 million in assets during the year. Founded in 2006, this firm is slightly newer in comparison to others. Product sourcing. Greycroft Partners.

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Supply Chain Management:SAP acquired Ariba, what does it mean.

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Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. » SAP acquired Ariba, what does it mean for the on-demand, procurement and SAP world? Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.