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Guest Blog: Real-world Advice for Getting Started on eKanban

synchrono

Successful projects start with buy-in from the top and an eKanban initiative is no exception. reduced inventory waste and carrying costs and more) asking people to change the way they work is also real. Let your leaders know project success is accelerated through gaining universal buy-in. (If I know it sounds simple.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Short cycles require buffer inventories and short lead times.

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Guest Blog Part 2: Start Your eKanban Implementation with Value-stream Mapping and Engaging Your Suppliers

synchrono

In my view, the process starts by gaining a clear understanding of the current, “as is” state, because you can’t make process improvements unless you can explain the problem you are working to resolve. If you’re not using a manual Kanban system, map the current inventory replenishment process.) A win-win for all.

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Guest Blog Part 3: Listen to the Process

synchrono

In this final entry, my focus turns to continuous improvement. This is the start to the continuous improvement process. Through patient listening, you’ll receive good – and sometimes surprising – process feedback that can lead to key quality and performance improvements. Go Mountain Climbing.