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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

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

Logistics Bureau

The desire for absolute control over manufacturing or raw material quality (a driver for backward integration). Whilst the bean farms under Starbucks’ ownership are not able to meet the full raw material needs of the company, a sufficient supply is assured through solid purchase agreements with a wide range of growers.

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

Arkieva

After a couple of quick questions about the product that she had purchased, it was obvious to me that the product itself had the right features. Supply Chain Complexity 1 – Plan/Source/Make/Deliver/…. 2006-2009 I did a Ph.D. Today we face a comparable optimism and belief in Big Data and Manufacturing 3.0. Read More ».