Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Supply chain optimization consultant, author, and podcaster Marcia Williams has been working in supply chain since 2004. On episode 18 of Supply Chain Next, Marcia talks with host Richard Donaldson about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to digital transformation. ?.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The focus is to eliminate all wastes in the organization, improve processes, solve root cause problems, create a pull environment, and ensure that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) works for quality and daily problem solving using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act). Why are we doing this?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 92

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Implementing and sustaining LEAN initiatives : 5S, Kaizen, Kanban and LEAN Six Sigma to bring value to the customer and go beyond their expectations. Consider Six Sigma quality will be used and measured.

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AB&R

MARCH 4, 2022

Warehouse receiving impacts all aspects of operations, from inventory management to logistics. By adding mobility to the warehouse receiving process , supply chain leaders can eliminate wasted movement and data entry errors. Inaccurate inventory data. These restrictions can harm worker morale and productivity.

Waste Reduction 52

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

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. . For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily. All KPIS have metrics to measure. What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

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. Chuck Intrieri is the owner of Charles M. Intrieri Consulting in Orange County, CA.

Third Party Logistics 145

Third Party Logistics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills KPI 145

SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly. For example, it can be used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and product tracking tasks.

3PL 79

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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.

Inventory Reduction 40

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

Customer metrics. Lean is DAILY continuous improvement, pull systems to reduce inventories (versus push that increases inventory), Lean Six Sigma to improve quality to.003 Use the Warehouse/3PL Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize lanes and routes to save 15% + cost Reduction. KPIs Question 1.

Modeling 194

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory.

Expense Reduction 250

Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250

Unleashed

MARCH 30, 2022

You’ll know what is optimal for your processes and be able to see when your current performance wavers from that baseline. What metrics can you use, and what system will supply the data reliably? To do so, we determine our standard deviation, and then use Six Sigma methodology to turn those into upper and lower limits.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I consider Paul to be an elite Supply Chain leader.

SCM 43

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent partners that operate in unison to accomplish supply chain objectives.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond , a white paper published earlier this year by Elemica with research conducted by Adelante SCM. How do you reduce supply chain complexity, or at least slow its growth?

Waste Reduction 100

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

Inventory Reduction 88

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Supply Chain Action Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I’m sure there are a lot of ways to summarize a careful, comprehensive approach to inventory management. A ccess information and use it instead of inventory. This is perhaps the simplest, but yet most difficult aspect of careful, comprehensive inventory management. . A nticipate market requirements. A ccount for your actions.

Inventory Management Software 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Your supply chain needs to be agile too. The best supply chains are also designed for purpose. For the purpose of this discussion, I define agility as the design of the supply chain to deliver the same cost, quality and customer service given a level of both market volatility and process variability.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

When integrating an ERP system, companies often find themselves grappling with the task of harmonizing their inventory, supplier, product, and customer databases. Data Accuracy measures data quality with consideration to key metrics like its accuracy, totality, and reliability. What is ERP Master Data? Create a data ownership map.

Optimal Sourcing 123

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The Lean Supply Chain

MARCH 22, 2015

Cost Reduction Options: Top Managementknows that lean can add value, but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent partners that operate in unison to accomplish supply chain objectives.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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The Lean Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2015

If they have a Transportation Management System (TMS), optimization of your freight will occur. Ensure you get your share of the Cost Reduction using optimized routes and lanes The fuel surcharge (FSC) should also be negotiated/managed and not an automatic increase. This should also be a contract with agreements and milestones.

Negotiating Skills 40

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management as a Strategic Procurement Function Category management is regarded as a strategic procurement function as it helps drive value for the organization, such as reduced prices and costs, supply chain risks and timescales and focusing on building supplier relationships.

Procurement Solutions 77

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The Lean Supply Chain

JANUARY 21, 2016

Warehouse Optimization/Cal Poly Small Business Development Center for Innovation Consultant. First, look at the inventory: Is it pallets? Typically, 80% or more of a company’s inventory, and sometimes accounts for more than half of its working capital , would get plenty of attention. Is your inventory turning 6-8 + times/year?

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