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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.). For instance, Bendell (2006) and Snee and Hoerl (2007) emphasize the importance of senior leadership commitment, dedicated change agents, comprehensive training, and cultural transformation.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

Arrange your inventory based on how often you need to use it. View the full post or view the snippet below: Over the last 5 years, I have seen many companies launching inventory reduction programs. Our definition of Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SiOP) at Solventure contains the following steps: Read More ».

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Striking a Balance

BlueYonder

Today’s Wednesdays for Women blog is an insightful conversation with Kirsten Piacentini, Vice President of Inventory Management at L.L.Bean; who just so happens to be one of JDA’s transformative customers in retail! From 2006-2008 I lived in Costa Rica, hiring the initial 15-person IT team. This was and still is my fourth career block.

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Striking a Balance

BlueYonder

Today’s Wednesdays for Women blog is an insightful conversation with Kirsten Piacentini, Vice President of Inventory Management at L.L.Bean; who just so happens to be one of JDA’s transformative customers in retail! From 2006-2008 I lived in Costa Rica, hiring the initial 15-person IT team. This was and still is my fourth career block.

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Vertical Integration in the Supply Chain: Is it on the Rise?

Logistics Bureau

In 2006, Armor purchased a company that produces super-strength fibres used in the manufacture of bullet-proof materials. Inventory management can be easier and more effective. Armor Holdings makes armoured cars and bullet-proof vests. In 2012, Delta Airlines took ownership of an oil refinery that makes jet fuel.