The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Before I answer the title question, let’s have a quick refresher on what exactly Lean and Six Sigma are. Lean , on the other hand, analyzes process flow and related outputs, including waste. Lean is all about introducing Straight Through Processing coupled with flexibility where required across processes. Edwards Deming.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

In no time at all we were debating between lean versus EOQ. EOQ attempts to optimize lot size by balancing manufacturing cost ( Fixed + variable costs) with things like inventory holding costs and capacity utilization. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting. Here we go again!

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Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Today we are going to look at lean manufacturing. Myth: “No Need for S&OP; We have Lean Manufacturing.” Taking a longer term focus (greater than a few months) S&OP is used to ensure future capacities both internal and external can be available to meet projected demand.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Of course, the human controlling capacity for actual AI is still far from realistic, but the concept of a superior AI did make strides this year. Agile = The New Lean. Another key player in the 2016 state of supply chain report was the move away from rigid, lean processes to agile methodologies.

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AB&R

JUNE 18, 2020

With the supply chain’s lean model, many retailers were not able to respond to the sudden changes in demand. The wholesale retailer is strengthening up it’s last mile efforts, while simultaneously increasing its warehousing capacity. The post Supply Chain Shifts From Lean Model appeared first on AB&R.

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Consumer Goods Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In light of the current freight capacity crunch, the freight management logistics operations of many companies have devolved into scrambling to find trucks for pending loads. While that may be a very real and necessary approach at the moment, “scrambling” is not a great long-term strategy.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 18, 2023

Planning and What-if Analysis: Manufacturers can simulate resource allocation and capacity planning by creating virtual models that accurately represent the manufacturing processes and resource requirements.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed. The coronavirus disruptions highlighted the stressed nature of lean and just-in-time inventories. Pricing may vary significantly based on carriers and lanes and capacity constraints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2022

To improve your supply chain capacities, you must embrace emerging and disruptive digitalization technologies in a structured and intelligent way; one way is to change how you operate. I have seen a lot of scary examples where a company wants to stay in the old box and connect new technologies and innovation…….and

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Logility

AUGUST 1, 2013

The effective art and science of supply chain capacity planning has quietly been pushed to the back burner for many companies. Frankly, I am baffled by how many global, relatively mature supply chain organizations are not paying attention to how they balance supply and demand given capacity and material constraints.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 25, 2015

Not long ago, QRM was heralded as the new Lean, and now we are bombarded with DDMRP as the panacea for all our problems. Of course Lean, Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Theory of Constraints (TOC, the origin of DDMRP) also have fundamental differences. And while Polca is pushed by QRM, Kanban is widely known thanks to Lean.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

His primary goal has been leveraging Coyote’s proprietary technology, people, and capacity to solve pressing customer challenges. Coyote provides multi-modal solutions, including full truckload, less than truckload (LTL), intermodal and other capacity or asset solutions, to more than 15,000 shippers around the world.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 18, 2024

Another emerging trend around inbound logistics is the robustness of inbound operations in the face of global fluctuations in the economy, capacity, and delivery times. An increased management capacity can speed up critical operations by creating effective processes.

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Logility

MARCH 2, 2011

The prophets of lean manufacturing methods usually scorn planning systems. With Lean, all is well…except for a couple of significant challenges that have to be dealt with. This means inventory and capacity have to be buffered in anticipation of actual demand. What does this mean to you?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Capacity constraints and transportation delays. Shifting consumer demand, bad weather, driver shortages, fuel prices and an array of influences conspire to shrink available capacity. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Just-in-time and lean manufacturing Just-in-time manufacturing and lean manufacturing are two pivotal strategies implemented in modern production processes, which focus on manufacturing efficiency and waste reduction. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time systems work well together, as both strive to attain maximum efficiency gains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

Spot freight demand has softened, and truck capacity has loosened since the frenetic days of the 2021 freight boom. Despite a challenging economic environment and less favorable market conditions, the largest third-party logistics companies in North America continued to grow last year.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

How Lean Thinking Helps. Lean principles are applied to drive out waste. The reduction of lead times and lot sizes through lean in manufacturing has focused on reducing setup time to eliminate waiting and work-in-process inventory, as well as the frequent use of physical and visible signals for replenishment of consumption.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. 2022 was characterized by scarce transportation capacity and exceptionally high shipping container rates in first half of the year.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

How Lean Thinking Helps. Lean principles are applied to drive out waste through a reduction of lead times, lot sizes, and activity that does not increase the value of the whole. In manufacturing, this relates most directly to the controlling a production process so that defective lots or batches do not result.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Predictive demand can propose prices changes, subject to stock levels and replenishment capacity. The philosophy of lean, triggers us to look for the “Ideal Way”. Arguably, it is criticised that acting too lean can cause breakdowns in crisis. A lean approach is a good point to assist in the call to resiliency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Supply chains have become incredibly lean over the last couple decades. However, even though import volumes are up, there are signs of capacity constraints that are keeping volumes from reaching the level of demand. This indicates that LA/LB is working at capacity and the west coast in general is likely an import capacity bottleneck.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Scalable production capacity to accommodate fluctuations in demand. Cost-saving initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction strategies. Advanced Assembly Capabilities: Access to cutting-edge assembly facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers should consider long-term forecast collaboration and capacity cooperation with their Tier-n suppliers. Strategies like production postponement and risk pooling exemplify how lean and resilient practices can complement each other. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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synchrono

JUNE 4, 2015

As a project manager for demand-driven, lean manufacturing software, I have more than a nodding acquaintance with the theory of constraints (TOC). Whether team members are allocated 25% or 100%, the important thing is to maximize the time, or capacity, that these resources have available. Risky Business.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. eKanban is heavily based on Lean and Six Sigma principles and tools, and adds focus to these efforts by eliminating inventory waste through real-time demand signaling and just-in-time replenishment. I’d like to hear it!

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Manufacturing organizations have been using software and new technology, such as data collection tools, over the recent years to help increase efficiency, become more productive and achieve a lean supply chain. In fact, a lean manufacturing process can create a domino effect, driving efficiencies throughout the rest of the supply chain.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Manufacturing organizations have been using software and new technology, such as data collection tools, over the recent years to help increase efficiency, become more productive and achieve a lean supply chain. In fact, a lean manufacturing process can create a domino effect, driving efficiencies throughout the rest of the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

ToolsGroup analysts suggest retailers adopt lean retail principles, which affect all aspects of the supply chain. Intelligent demand management software is the key technology enabler of lean retail merchandise management.” Those principles include: • Using sophisticated forecasting and replenishment algorithms.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Often, they’re focused on Lean Manufacturing or at least some element of it. However, at some point in the conversation, they will inevitably ask, “Is Demand-Driven Manufacturing the same thing as Lean Manufacturing?”. Demand-Driven Manufacturing isn’t synonymous with Lean or other related initiatives such as Theory of Constraints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Partnering with other companies to increase capacity, capability, and competitiveness is the new norm among logistics leaders. Companies like Lean (staffing partner), Metafora (consulting/technology) are enabling their customers to grow faster and more profitably.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Demand planning is a supply chain management process that enables a company to project future demand and successfully customize company output — be it toilet paper, laptops or truck capacity — according to those projections. The demand planning process typically involves: Collecting, organizing and preparing data. Integrating market data.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

As part of evaluating current capacity needs, leading CMOs are implementing digitized workforce solutions, automating manufacturing processes, and streamlining quality control and continuous improvement initiatives. This includes implementing new technologies, improving process automation and optimizing supply chain management.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Supply chain leaders are leaning on technologies to keep up with evolving customer behaviors– the top driver of supply chain digital transformation. The pandemic accelerated digitization plans across multiple industries according to the ToolsGroup/CSCMP 2021 Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning survey.

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Freight Plus

JULY 13, 2018

Plenty of ink has been spilled over the truckload capacity crisis but what about less than truckload (LTL) freight? Unfortunately, the reach of the national truck driver shortage and capacity crunch is now at the point where it's touching the entire inland transportation market. Jill Clifford, Vice President of Aborn & Co.,

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The use of lean manufacturing systems has become commonplace in modern manufacturing. Lean manufacturing refers to eliminating waste, reducing costs, and improving production with finite resources. Yet, mobility is poised to make the most dramatic impact on the concept and use of lean production.

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