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Smooth the rough spots with TOC, then Lean – and fine-tune with Six Sigma

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Here we are at the final installment of our four-part, Sandpaper blog series about when to use the tools of Lean Manufacturing, the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Six Sigma to address constraints, drive flow and promote continuous improvement. Refine with Six Sigma. The Right Tools at the Right Time.

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Raw Material Inventory Management: Manufacturer’s Guide

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Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

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7 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Inventory

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Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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11 Effective Process Improvement Techniques in Manufacturing

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Six Sigma Six Sigma’s methodology was developed in the 1980s by a scientist at Motorola. The Six Sigma concept says that all processes in an organisation can be measured and optimised for improvement using a statistical benchmark. In addition to the Six Sigma concept is Lean Six Sigma.

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

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Reduced costs: Reducing waste, upping productivity and managing inventory better lead to lower costs and better cash flow. When combined with lean practices, it becomes Lean Six Sigma. Six Sigma uses the DMAIC cycle to collect data on business processes then use evidence-based decision making to reduce variation and defects.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

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He also co-authored 5 logistics and supply chain books and supervised many six sigma and lean projects. Chapter 2 will introduce you to the on-time, in full metric. Goldsby is an award-winning professor and Chair in Logistics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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Production Management: Definition, Tools, & Processes

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Different disciplines are required to facilitate efficient production management processes including scheduling, planning, process improvement, production inventory management, and quality control. Maintain par levels of raw materials and inventory stock used to produce your goods. Estimate budgets for parts and labour.