USC Consulting Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 According to a recent research report spearheaded by IndustryWeek, lean manufacturing systems is a major priority among manufacturers in the U.S. So if lean manufacturing aims to reduce operational expenses, while Industry 4.0 You can stay lean and leverage Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 8, 2022

Keeping up with such innovations is a challenge in itself—not to mention the need to balance managing industry growth and capturing market share, which means being first to market, delivering high-quality and low-cost products to customers. The road to digitally lean automotive teams. Trends driving change in the automotive industry.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? Why are we doing this?

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Nick is a Senior Account Executive and Team Leader at Lean Solutions Group , and Melanie is the Director of Solutions Consulting at Symtrain. Nick Strober is a Senior Account Executive at Lean Solutions Group , where he is known as a jack of all trades. About Lean Solutions Group. About Nick Strober. 500 Fastest Growing U.S.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Lean manufacturing emphasizes customer desires. Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing are two of the most popular business processes. Lean manufacturing places a focus on customer value across all departments including manufacturing, production, marketing, and distribution.

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ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2020

“ Lean” is considered to be a philosophy of continuous improvement. What is Lean Continuous Improvement? Lean Continuous Improvement is defined as a method for identifying opportunities for streamlining work, reducing waste, and increasing productivity. What are the Five Principles of Lean Manufacturing?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future.

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation has become a key driver of competitive advantage. This article explores the importance of innovation in supply chain management and highlights key areas where innovation can revolutionize traditional practices. Recycling and reuse lend themselves to innovation.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

One potential area of improvement can be found in “lean,” or the pre-COVID approach of only keeping enough inventory on hand to fulfill orders during a specific period of time. The post Transportation Innovation For a Future-Proof Supply Chain appeared first on PINC. Information sharing in transportation is very critical.”.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

‘SCM World, Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Risk, Geraint John, July 2014′ SCM World has published a report (login required) ‘Innovative approaches to Supply Chain Risk’ authored by Geraint John, Senior Vice President, Research that outlines an approach to bring your supply chain risk management to the next level of maturity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation. In December’s issue of InBound, editor Keith Biondi cited customer service as the source for supply chain innovation. Some examples of some popular BPR tools are LEAN, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, etc. Customer Service: The Real Source of SCM Innovation.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In order to avoid excess inventory and keep your business lean, you must understand the pace of movement of each product. Another great way to look at warehouse cost reductions is to follow what Ernst & Young calls the "End to End" Planning and Fulfillment Network , which goes in line with the next section, Lean Principles. .

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In an effort to enhance production capabilities to keep pace with the High-Tech market demands for rapid product innovation and customized, short-run production, manufacturers are quick to adopt transformational changes and new digital solutions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 7, 2023

Competition is intensifying with industrial equipment companies racing to out-innovate each other. Circular innovation: With the world shifting towards sustainability, companies need to meet the increased demand for sustainable equipment and products. This is done within and across global and local plants.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. ” And in an industry defined by innovation, that’s a lesson worth heeding.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” We also asked them to characterize their company’s culture with regard to technology adoption (ranging from “Laggards” to “Innovators”).

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Its innovative platform and services are helping businesses to improve their supply chain performance and achieve their business goals. Loop has been recognized by a number of industry organizations for its innovative approach to supply chain management. Loop is constantly innovating and expanding its services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2022

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 Still, we can see that it is hard for many companies to go outside of their box and challenge the status quo. and they fail, again and again and again.

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Vanguard Software

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

So, too must we re-evaluate what it means to have a lean supply chain. Let’s face it; we are in the throes of learning a brutal lesson: Keeping a supply chain resilient is just as important as keeping it lean. And that means we must now include in our definition of lean: efficient, agile, and elastic. Download eBook.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2017

In supply chain and logistics, there’s always a new problem to solve or a new opportunity to go after, which often involves some form of innovation — whether it’s a process innovation, a technology innovation, or both. One of the key learnings is that everyone in the industry is interested in innovation,” Montgomery said.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

By harnessing the capabilities of a global 3PL partner, companies can unlock new possibilities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation in their electronics assembly processes. Cost-saving initiatives such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction strategies.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 28, 2016

The book is called The Lean Startup and … Continue reading → Did you know that an entire book covering the best way to manage a startup business was written based on key learnings from the supply chain industry, or more specifically, manufacturing processes?

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RFgen

MARCH 7, 2019

Lean manufacturing emphasizes customer desires. A strong tracking solution for materials and assets is the cornerstone to JIT and lean manufacturing. Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing are two of the most popular business processes. What Does ‘Lean’ Mean? More Flexibility or a Lower Price?

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

With a focus on organizational agility and lean operations, Valmet is rising to meet the challenges of the digital era by digitalization of the shop floor and connecting remote workers displaced by the global pandemic. As part of this, it has implemented DELMIA 3DLean and the 3D EXPERIENCE® platform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The company has a strong track record of innovation and is constantly developing new features to help its customers succeed. E2open’s software is used by businesses of all sizes, including some of the world’s largest and most complex organizations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

Food Logistics provides valuable insights into industry trends, best practices, and innovations. It covers topics related to food and beverage manufacturing, producing, processing, retailing, distributing, restaurant and food service, warehousing, transportation, and storage.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 7, 2016

2nd Global Supply Chain & Innovation Summit. URL: c-parity.com/CP/2nd-annual-global-supply-chain-innovation-summit/. Innovation in Supply Chain Trends for Driving Business Improvement. Innovation in supply chain and procurement management is needed more than ever. But what does supply chain innovation mean?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2022

Extensive experience as Entrepreneur and expert in Supply Chain Management, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain Execution Software, Innovation & Digitization, Start-Ups & Corporations, People Management & Leadership, Strategy & Organization and Lean Management.

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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. The simple lean approach is to push these buffers onto vendors or distributors. What does this mean to you?

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automating routine tasks frees up valuable human resources, enabling employees to engage in more strategic, creative activities that contribute to business growth and innovation. Strategic AI integration is critical for future business growth and innovation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

However, due to the reliance on largely manual processes such as legacy planning tools and systems, the industry has been struggling to keep up with the pace of innovation, let alone sustainability. The steel industry is in great need for supply chain innovation. Supply chain challenges. Daily business challenges.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. In addition, this has allowed Trane Technologies to support new product development based on its current OPEX system driven by Lean Manufacturing principles and people involvement. AME Group Leading the Way. Our world is dealing with unprecedented challenges. Focus on KPIs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

As the founder of Doppio Group, a leading system integrator specializing in EDI, and Orderful Inc, a cutting-edge EDI platform that streamlines supply chain operations, Erik has established himself as a true innovator in the field.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Previous commentaries on Value Unchained noted a recent University of Tennessee research study, “Green, Lean and Global Supply Chain Strategies.” In the posting, Beyond the Research Part Three: Green and Lean Global Supply Chain Strategies , the researchers at the University of Tennessee made a rather important observation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. 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. Decision Making. So, we need to ask, “what is the ideal?”;

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QAD

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Every year on Thomas Alva Edison’s birthday, the United States celebrates National Inventors’ Day to honor the contributions of inventors whose inventions have revolutionized innovation and growth in the United States. Eliyahu Goldratt: Hero of the TOC (Theory of Constraints and Lean Production). Womack: Hero of Lean Manufacturing.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 3, 2019

We do it throughout entire industries, enabling leaders to smooth-out their Supply Chains, lean-out their Logistics, optimize their Operations, and maximize their Manufacturing throughput, all with their existing teams and often disaggregated data sources.

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