Logility

MAY 1, 2019

The roots of Six Sigma as a measurement standard can be traced back to Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) who introduced the concept of the normal curve. However Bill Smith, a Motorola engineer is credited for coining the term “Six Sigma”. In fact, Motorola holds a federally registered trademark for “Six Sigma”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2018

Books have been written, tools like Six Sigma have been embraced, and most people seem to agree that companies retain customers by providing good service and poor customer service results in lost business. Data consistently supports these theories.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Software for process automation and centralisation of data. Big data frameworks. Lean Six Sigma Six Sigma is a set of methodologies first devised by Motorola in the 1980s, designed to improve the quality of Motorola’s products to the point where defects were so rare as to be statistically insignificant.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Warehousing can have numerous outputs, but here are the core outputs to expect to measure: receiving turnaround, Six Sigma quality checks, put-away time, input-output warehouse rack time, cycle counting, shipping time, re-slotting times, labor times, human resource performance. Consider Six Sigma quality will be used and measured.

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Tive

JANUARY 15, 2019

For decades, manufacturers have used quantitative methods such as Statistical Process Control, Lean and Six Sigma to maximize the efficiency and reliability of their production processes.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across industries, companies are embracing AI-powered tools to optimize workflows, reduce human error, and make data-driven decisions. Additionally, AI can analyze large volumes of data to identify patterns, trends, and insights that can inform better decision-making and drive business growth.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 14, 2023

Predictive maintenance Predictive maintenance uses a variety of technologies – such as artificial intelligence, machine learning , and the Internet of Things – to gather data from your machinery and equipment. Six Sigma Six Sigma is a technique used in manufacturing to minimise product defects and inconsistencies.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

There are still obstacles on the way including internal buy-in, poor master data management, supplier behaviour and more. Get experience on Lean and Six Sigma in indirect procurement. IKEA looking at Lean / Six Sigma for P2P indirect process. AzkoNobel data, technology and the P2P GPO.

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USC Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A few tactics we’re implementing with our medical manufacturing clients to help mitigate these shortfalls and get their products to people who need them quicker include: Investigate Lean / Six Sigma. Six Sigma is a newer methodology designed to tackle defects in manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is nothing new.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Move to real-time manufacturing scheduling and shop-floor data collection, including machine integration. Track and measure everything – With the introduction of updated machinery, real-time Job scheduling, and shop floor data collection systems, automated real-time data collection from machines and operators is now a reality.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . The process of cleansing data and calculating baseline demand is the ideal starting point. Automation Requires a Step-by-Step Approach .

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

In short, Nielsen provides the point of sales data from various retail outlets and gross sales quantity will be summarized. Therefore, the challenge to establish the ranking method is to find a more economical data source and the unbiased metrics. Anyway, the access to this database costs an arm and a leg. Interfaces, 38(6), 469-484.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

Those people you are dealing with every day is actually your "internal customer" (as in lean manufacturing or six sigma initiatives.) So we decide to collect the new data as below, - First, we gather the list of Amazon Top 100 customer service, customer experience, sales management, and public relations.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2018

In today’s data rich environment, companies are racing to employ advanced analytics and insights as the mechanism to drive sustainable competitive advantage, the same way that they used Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality capabilities to separate themselves from the competition.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Owning sound data is crucial to planning optimal shipping routes, locating distribution centers and warehouses, and forecasting revenue volumes and other trends. Firms must constantly evaluate and evolve their supply chains and leverage opportunities. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2022.

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AB&R

MARCH 4, 2022

By adding mobility to the warehouse receiving process , supply chain leaders can eliminate wasted movement and data entry errors. Warehouse workers amass cumulative hours just by walking back and forth between receiving and storage areas to input data and print labels. Inaccurate inventory data. Poor facility layout.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Six Sigma – Six Sigma is an inventory management technique that centres around reducing inventory defects and variations. Six Sigma takes a data-driven approach and uses statistical analysis to identify and eliminate unnecessary steps, thus improving efficiencies within your inventory management process.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

In this guest blog series titled: “Memoirs of a Black Belt,” Stephen Boyd a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and 30-year supply chain veteran, shares his insights on achieving higher levels of performance using data from existing systems. All opinions expressed in guest authors may not reflect Arkieva’s view on the subject.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 11, 2014

In part one I laid out the 5 stage maturity model that shows how organizations can turn their “big data” into “big visibility” The stages are 1) Representation; 2) Accessibility; 3) Intelligence; 4) Decision Management; 5) Outcome-Based Metrics and Performance. Note: this is part 2 in a series of posts.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 10, 2018

In today’s data rich environment, companies are racing to employ advanced analytics and insights as the mechanism to drive sustainable competitive advantage, the same way that they used Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality capabilities to separate themselves from the competition. Panel Discussions.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2019

A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. . The process of cleansing data and calculating baseline demand is the ideal starting point. Automation Requires a Step-by-Step Approach .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. The data for a SCP model to do cash flow projections exists. This will be done in a step-by-step manner.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2016

Companies and the warehouse design team must: Closely examine the company’s historical operational data. The first step in the process is to dig into the data on your current operations to determine the “behavior” of your inventory. Have good communication processes to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This often requires a major shift in thinking – from the top down – and for many, implementing a formal process improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). For those that turn to LSS, the goal is to challenge current way of working in order to make more data-driven decisions and to identify and eliminate waste.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution. The more transparency and data-driven information the shipper can share, the better.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) thrives on the notion that there is always room for improvement, and it looks to eliminate defects that can hinder the flow of a process from moving toward its performance end goal. The question to pose instead is “How can we improve?” He has also held management positions at UPS and Airborne Express/DHL.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These are lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and Agile for enhanced performance and momentum. Understanding and applying technologies like IoT and big data are highlighted as essential components for staying ahead in the field.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The digitization of supply chain processes, the use of big data analytics, and the emergence of technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence have revolutionized supply chain operations. Advancements in Information Technology (IT) have also brought about significant changes in supply chain management.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2020

In the last few weeks, me and my research team of Beena, Nikhil, and Pratyush have been communicating frequently with Professor Blan Godfrey , and his team of graduate students taking his Six Sigma class. Dr. Godfrey is the Joseph D. Yesterday he sent the link to the spreadsheet created to Helena.org to link with their software.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Kaizen Blitz, Value Stream Mapping, Value Engineering and Six Sigma skills are necessary to have by both parties , IT system knowledge is imperative for data analysis , visibility to assets, like inventory, tracking shipments, communication, customization and integration. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer.

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USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 30, 2019

These assemblies come from the well-known Six Sigma process improvement methodology, which emphasizes iterative, efficient operational advancement. For instance, group data analysis is almost always a key activity, as Six Sigma, the genesis of the Kaizen event, emphasizes metric-based decision making.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

At times, both parties agree to remuneration for Kaizen Blitz events, Six Sigma problem solving. Six Sigma Quality and problem solving are necessary for Continuous Improvement. This enhances the decision-making capability of the manager by using evidence-based data the manager does not have ready access to.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2017

There are many techniques–lean, six sigma, Total Quality Management–but, the over-arching focus is on managing and reducing costs. I am a self-professed data geek. In a large company, the average supply chain leader manages hundreds, even thousands, of cost reduction programs simultaneously. I love spreadsheets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For many people in Procurement, the language used in data science can be confusing. “Teacher” or “Training set” data are used to establish a general rule that maps inputs to outputs. Unsupervised learning can be an effective method of discovering hidden patterns in data. Data Training & Validation Time.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

I vividly recall my days as a planner, where every three months, I had to extract data from the ERP system, organize it, identify excess and obsolete items, recalculate safety stock levels, and analyze changes in production methods (made-to-stock or made-to-order) while conducting a comprehensive ABC analysis.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Brightleaf provides a technology powered service to extract information from clients’ contracts using its own proprietary semantic intelligence/natural language processing technology, its own team of lawyers to check the output, and a Six-Sigma process to deliver, highly accurate, extracted data from clients’ contracts.

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