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Lean versus EOQ? What’s best for your organization?

Kinaxis

In no time at all we were debating between lean versus EOQ. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting. Master schedulers can manipulate the planning parameters to create lean or EOQ optimized schedules, but how do you decide which way is right for your organization? Here we go again!

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience.

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What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The analysis is mostly on point; however, the blame does not lie with Lean.

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Addressing Challenges in Global Logistics Operations with Technology

DELMIA Quintiq

The industry had a very clear objective for the next decade: Keep costs low Stay lean Remain efficient Due to this slow and steady approach, the logistics industry was able to keep margins stable even when it faced overcapacity in 2016—which is interesting to note as today, challenges revolve around container shortage and port congestions.

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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021

ivalua

Materials like rare earth elements have a high concentration in Asia. Efficiency concepts like using lean initiatives and just-in-time delivery to manage inventory have become commonplace for many years and have made individuals like Deming household names in many business schools. Stalwarts of Business Planning Showing Cracks.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time.

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Adexa and Kognoz Consulting Have Formed a Joint Alliance

Adexa

Los Angeles, CA – May 17, 2021 Adexa and Kognoz Consulting have formed a joint alliance in order to further advance the availability of latest supply chain planning technology and business process improvements in India, south east Asia and beyond. www.kognozconsulting.com.