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Can Manufacturers be Both Lean and Resilient?

Logistics Viewpoints

There has been much commentary about global supply chains not being resilient enough. One culprit, it is argued, is global supply chains being too lean. Does this mean, companies should abandon lean practices? It is possible to be lean, where it makes sense, and resilient. The Advantages of Lean.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

SCMDOJO

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, the quest for continuous improvement has become imperative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs.

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Can ERP support lean manufacturing?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers are facing a unique set of constraints and efficiency has never been more important to the industry than now. Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. What is lean manufacturing? ERP in lean manufacturing.

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25 Lean Manufacturing Tools – 5S, Six Sigma & Beyond

Unleashed

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Click here for a refresher on lean manufacturing as a concept. Big data frameworks.

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The Failings of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Elementum

How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain? In recent blogs, we laid out the basics of supply chain management , and discussed some of the macro factors contributing to the increase in supply chain disruptions. How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain?

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The 13 Core Lean Manufacturing Principles Explained

Unleashed

Lean manufacturing involves 13 core principles – many more than the ‘five principles’ that are often associated with this popular manufacturing system. The lean concept originally came from manufacturing, but it has gained in popularity and is now used widely across different industries and sectors.

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6 Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology to Increase Agile Responsiveness, Continuous Improvement & Customization

GlobalTranz

A Quick Recap of Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology to Think About 2017. Although apps and smart devices will make an impact in manufacturing technologies this year, a few other recent trends in manufacturing technology will dramatically redefine industry standards. Green Manufacturing Will Replace Existing Methodologies.