Logility

MAY 1, 2019

Fifteen years ago, I worked for a company that embraced Lean 6 Sigma as a core operating fundamental. Just about every member of the management team was a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt and many had attained a level of Master Black Belt. Fifteen years ago there were few resources to help apply lean principles to supply chain planning.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing. In this manufacturing inventory management guide What is manufacturing inventory management?

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. Whether you’re just starting to build out your logistics or your business has been established for years, there are always places to simplify and streamline operations within your ecommerce supply chain. Improves customer satisfaction with quicker delivery.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Efficient production processes, quality control measures, and lean manufacturing techniques are crucial for optimizing productivity and minimizing waste. Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory. It also involves inventory management, order fulfillment, and monitoring stock levels.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 20, 2017

Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? Lean is a new way of doing business. The transportation company’s culture and behavior should change to apply Lean thinking. The goal in Lean Transportation is to use the ‘Eight (8) Right’s: Right Materials. Right Service.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

All successful modern-day businesses rely on an efficient system of logistics management. This refers to planning, coordinating, and executing the flow and storage of goods and services, including activities such as transportation, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, packaging, and security. from 2019 to 2025.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other technologies, leading global innovators are constantly trying to enhance the effectiveness of their inventory management. What one can’t ignore, however, is all the external factors that also directly, and indirectly, affect inventory processes.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Dynamic inventory optimization to minimize lead times and reduce costs. Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms. Compliance with international quality standards and regulatory requirements.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. Improved Customer Satisfaction A structured department is better equipped to handle customer demands. Logistics Logistics involves managing the transportation and delivery of goods.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The next step in procurement is then managing vendors and keeping service providers accountable for continued improvement. This is the first post in an ongoing series on effective KPI management from third party logistics consultant, Chuck Intrieri, of The Lean Supply Chain. . What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Lean Manufacturing is a business model and approach that emphasizes the elimination of non-value added activities while producing quality products on time and with greater efficiency. Lean strategies have played a key role for manufacturers over the years as a business strategy to drive competitive advantages.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. According to the CSCMP's "State of Logistics" Report from 2015, logistics costs now make up over 8% of the GDP. Listen to your people.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Inventory is then put on pallets and shipped as freight. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story. We never ran out of or had too much inventory.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The relationship will not work without trust and Continuous Improvements through constant communication in your relationship. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. He also writes for THE GOOD WORD, LinkedIn and other Supply Chain Blogs.

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RFgen

JULY 2, 2017

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can pay dividends as retailers face pressure in the supply chain. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream.

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RFgen

JULY 2, 2017

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can pay dividends as retailers face pressure in the supply chain. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Today we continue our series on successfully working with a logistics company, often called a third party logistics company by focusing on how to properly understand the success of the engagement by knowing all the key performance indicators that a shipper could put in place. This starts with deploying the S.M.A.R.T.

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The Lean Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

I interviewed Chuck Intrieri who discussed Why Lean Fails in Manufacturing, Distribution or Service Industries. Lean is not a project. Lean is not a set of tools. Lean is a philosophy. Lean is the elimination of all waste and bringing value to the customer. Lean is a paradigm shift. Bottom up will fail.

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Unleashed

MAY 9, 2024

Inventory turnover ratio : The inventory turnover ratio measures how quickly inventory is being converted into sales. It helps assess inventory management efficiency and identify excess inventory levels or slow-moving inventory that may be tying up capital.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

When it comes to the logistics industry, whether it's transportation management contracts or warehouse contracts, there are a million moving parts, and as many questions. In the below is a real world example of a consultant coming to a third party logistics company with the goal of choosing a warehouse and 3pl provider. 3PL Answer 1.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc. These include: Capacity Planning: Ensuring timely availability of resources, such as manufacturing capacity and distribution center capacity, to meet logistics and supply chain needs.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Production Lead Time: Beyond reducing carrying costs and inventory levels, an optimized production lead time empowers businesses to respond quickly to changes in market demand. An efficiently managed total lead time is a key factor for improved operational performance and sustained business growth.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. Reduce inventory with cross-docking or use Kanban pull systems. Improve processes daily.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

Is the lean system at fault or is it something deeper? We’ll take a closer look at: Pull inventory systems. Why lean systems are getting a bad rap during the pandemic. Pull inventory systems. A pull inventory system is a Lean approach to reducing waste in any production process. What’s next for businesses.

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Loop Supply Systems

JULY 21, 2016

Eliminating Your Excess Inventory. Excess inventory is experienced by nearly every manufacturer – and it’s a big problem. Inventory is one of the 7 Lean Mudas (Japanese term for ‘waste’). COST OF EXCESS INVENTORY. Now think about all of your inventory. ROOT CAUSES. Poor safety stock calculations.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 11, 2013

Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo) has recently established a new distribution centre for the company at its Eersel, (Netherlands) Logistics Centre. After a review of their supply chain requirements Fox have now relocated their European distribution hub from the UK to Menlo’s Eersel Logistics Centre.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com. Part of the Business Plan was Sales and Operations Planning (S and OP) or SIOP adding Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. This way, your supply chain will be as cost-effective and lean as possible. Improve Your Supplier Relationships.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Emphasizing agile and lean logistics management will allow you to outperform slower competitors through the ability to make informed decisions on the fly, rather than relying on gut instinct or incomplete information. Logistics managers today must contend with a growing number of unforeseen factors and disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. Sales, Inventory, and Production Planning (SIOP) should be used for business planning and strategy in the shipper, 3PL relationship.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

And then at some point all of these activities were included under the banner of “Reverse Logistics” What on earth is Reverse Logistics? So What Is Reverse Logistics? The term “Reverse Logistics” was first coined by James R. But once explained the phrase Reverse Logistics made sense.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

It includes everything from the procurement of raw materials to production, inventory management, and shipping. Managing and optimising production lead time involves balancing factors like production capacity, inventory levels, and operational efficiency to achieve the desired lead time while delivering items of high quality.

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s a constant area of focus to eliminate waste throughout an organization and drive continuous improvement. Lean techniques have played a key role over the years to improve operational performance and save money. Consider the effects of excess inventory and unnecessary shipments.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lean and Six Sigma AI automation aligns well with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, where the focus is on reducing waste and improving quality. Agile Lean Startup methods In the context of AI automation, Agile Lean Startup methods involve iterating rapidly to test and improve automated systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

These new technologies are helping operations and engineering teams move beyond continuous improvement to continuous warehouse optimization. Inventory and Labor Planning. Justin is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and he holds an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. The goal is to keep inventory levels at a minimum to meet customer needs. Review Inventory turns and Return on Assets. Other areas to consider measuring as it relates to transportation: Managing inventory.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection.

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