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A ‘Beached Whale’ in the Suez Canal: Stuck Working Capital

NC State SCRC

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. Any asset that is not producing value is considered waste, and a fundamental of “lean thinking” is that inventory is waste, and time is money.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. Lean manufacturing concept has been implemented widely in the automotive industry so the case studies about lean manufacturing is very readily available.

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The expert’s guide to e-commerce fulfillment

6 River Systems

Without it, your inventory stays on the shelf, and your customers look elsewhere to get what they need. Inventory management techniques. It involves: Inventory management. This capacity isn’t just about customer service, either — it’s about inventory management. Inventory management techniques. Warehousing.

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Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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How To Measure & Improve Receiving Efficiency

Unleashed

Here, we’ll talk about what receiving efficiency is, how to measure it using warehousing metrics, and cover a few different ways to optimise your inward goods process. Receiving efficiency is a useful warehousing metric that helps business owners determine whether their receiving process needs improvement. What is receiving efficiency?

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Warehouse Management: Systems, Processes, & Strategies

Unleashed

Warehouse management encompasses a range of tasks, including: Inventory tracking Order fulfilment Organising storage spaces Optimising layouts Managing personnel Efficient and organised warehouse management plays a crucial role in supply chain management by contributing to timely deliveries and overall customer satisfaction.