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The Most Reliable Supply Chain…Without Technology?

GlobalTranz

Do you carry too much inventory? They have it down to a science, and they really must all work together to maintain their six sigma performance. They have managed to achieve (not fully knowingly), six sigma rates with very little technology—and no automation. Are orders being missed? Is your lead time too long?

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7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve

GlobalTranz

Sales, Inventory, and Production Planning (SIOP) should be used for business planning and strategy in the shipper, 3PL relationship. 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.

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Supply Chain Education: What Skills Do Your Staff Need?

Logistics Bureau

We take a pragmatic approach to education using a blended learning model , combining a number of classroom-based workshops with a full program of online classes , educational videos, and other forms of media designed to make the learning process productive and enjoyable. Continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.