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When just-in-time isn’t enough
In the Supply Chain
AUGUST 24, 2020
The post When just-in-time isn’t enough appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Neil Ballinger (pictured). Head of EMEA, EU Automation. Industry Talk
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Just-in-time in the Real World of Inventory Management
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Just-in-time inventory (JIT) is the antithesis of just-in-case inventory and can be a valuable method of reducing waste and streamlining the supply chain. In this article, we will consider some real-world case studies which may help to demonstrate JIT in action in the real world of inventory management and lend insight to the pros and cons of implementing JIT in your workplace.
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The end of just-in-time?
EFT
JULY 3, 2020
The story goes that when Eiji Toyoda, CEO of Toyota, visited American car manufacturers in the 1950s, he was not impressed. This was the start of the famous process of Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing, or lean manufacturing as it later became known. Toyoda cut down on excess inventory, with components and spares only ordered when needed and kept in low numbers within the factories. COVID-19 was that spanner in the works.
Podcast | Should We Scrap Just-in-Time Supply Chains?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 28, 2020
With the pandemic disrupting global supply chains, should decades of just-in-time and lean manufacturing practice be thrown out the window
Should We Scrap Just-in-Time Supply Chains?
Supply Chain Brain Podcast
AUGUST 27, 2020
With the pandemic disrupting global supply chains, should decades of just-in-time and Lean manufacturing practice be thrown out the window
Labeling that can Meet Just-in-Time Deadlines in Auto Manufacturing
Loftware
MARCH 13, 2017
Just-in-time supply chains are demanding and have little room for error. They have become prominent in the auto industry, raising new demands. Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing
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Will This COVID-19 Pandemic Change Supply Chains Forever?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 20, 2020
Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - Transplace Transportation Management business continuity C-suite COVID-19 inventory management just-in-time logistics partnerships TMS Transplace
Are Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-Time Manufacturing the Same?
RFgen
MARCH 7, 2019
Key Takeaways: Just in Time Manufacturing was designed to improve the manufacturing and the supply chain processes. Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing are two of the most popular business processes. Lean manufacturing emphasizes customer desires. Each type is only productive if businesses have transparency into asset performance. A strong tracking solution for materials and assets is the cornerstone to JIT and lean manufacturing.
Just-in-time Manufacturing – A Manufacturer’s Guide to Effective Inventory Management
ThroughPut
JUNE 2, 2020
What is Just-in-time Manufacturing? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is described as a production model in which products and services are produced to meet specific demand and not necessarily created in surplus, in deficit, or in advance of actual need. In the Lean Manufacturing process, a manufacturer usually considers what aspects of the product or service add specific customer value. Faster response time.
Just-in-time Manufacturing ? A Manufacturer?s Guide to Effective Inventory Management
ThroughPut
JUNE 2, 2020
What is Just-in-time Manufacturing? Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is described as a production model in which products and services are produced to meet specific demand and not necessarily created in surplus, in deficit, or in advance of actual need. In the Lean Manufacturing process, a manufacturer usually considers what aspects of the product or service add specific customer value. Faster response time.
Visibility, Analytics & Intelligence: Get full transparency on your supply chain, not just in times of crisis!
SupplyOn
APRIL 23, 2020
SupplyOn Analytics links internal and external information – thus ensuring visibility and a robust, crisis-proof supply chain Planning, purchasing, logistics and transport management are traditionally separate processes, typically located in different departments. The suppliers operate in their own systems, as does the transport service provider. What, when, in what quantity and at what time is to be delivered usually remains unclear until goods receipt.
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Success Stories of Just-in-Time Inventory
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing has been revolutionary for manufacturing and inventory management companies around the globe. The JIT approach differs from other inventory systems, where warehouses build up piles of inventory weeks or months in advance, waiting to be used until there is a demand for that product. This nearly-instant inventory delivery means that manufacturers place orders in small batches, very regularly.
Can the Internet of Things Help with Just In Time Ordering?
ModusLink Corporation
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere these days and rapidly becoming a reality in our day-to-day lives, whether through connected homes, wearable technology or any of the thousands of applications that have started to pop up. The supply chain is just one area where we are starting to see an impact, as ready access […]. The post Can the Internet of Things Help with Just In Time Ordering?
3 Successful Companies Practising Just-In-Time Systems
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
One of the most popular methods for inventory management is just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Many business owners use this inventory method to increase efficiency and decrease waste by only receiving goods as they need them for the production process (hence just-in-time), which reduces inventory stock costs. Toyota was the first to implement JIT effectively in 1970 and is still one of the most successful companies practising JIT systems.
Just in Time
Tailwind
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Just in Time You pick up the load. ’ A supply chain that ensures that businesses get products to the customers when they want them, where they want them, in good conditions…and on time – just in time. The concept of “Just –in- Time” logistics is tied to the Total Quality movement that looks at removing any excess waste – materials, time – from a supply chain.
ThroughPut Inc. Appoints World-Renowned Just-in-Time, Lean & Kaizen Expert Mr. Takao Sakai to Executive Advisory Board
ThroughPut
MARCH 10, 2020
the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supply Chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks just-in-time today announced the appointment of global lean & Just-In-Time expert, Mr. Takao Sakai, to the Executive Advisory Board. His family is responsible for inventing the renowned “Just-In-Time” philosophy that is commonplace across all leading supply chain operations today.
Just in Time: Predictive Lead Time to the Rescue
Demand Solutions
AUGUST 7, 2013
Remember when you didn’t care how long your lead time was, as long as it was consistent? It wouldn’t have been such a bad system, except that lead times are never consistent. So companies like yours began maintaining a safety stock, “just in case.” ” Of course, “just in case” costs you money in the form of larger inventory. Better to go with “just in time.”
Extending JIT Value Beyond Enterprise Boundaries
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing strategies bring tremendous value to companies employing them, but are they missing out on the huge opportunity. Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Technology The Network Effect JIT Just-In-Time manufacturing supply chainThe post Extending JIT Value Beyond Enterprise Boundaries appeared first on The Network Effect.
[Podcast] The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Networks
Talking Logistics
APRIL 21, 2020
Earlier this month, I was a guest on Manhattan Associates’ Nucleus of Innovation, a retail and supply chain podcast series “where we tackle some of the most important topics in the industry and learn how leaders are managing their supply chain challenges every day.” Episode Highlights Past Episode Past Episode - Manhattan Associates China COVID-19 just-in-time Manhattan Associates Nucleus of Innovation transportation management
Will Trucking Challenges Transform JITS in North America?
QAD
OCTOBER 22, 2019
As the trucking industry experiences rising industry change, just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply chains are starting to feel the effects. In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS. What is JITS (Just-In-Time-Sequence)? The end result means: Reduced materials handling, which is one of the biggest factors in optimal plant layout and design.
Companies rush to replace ‘just in time’ supply chains with ‘just in case’ contingencies as Covid-19 upe nds global manufacturing | South China Morning Post
Operations and Supply Chain Management
MAY 18, 2020
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Why JIT Isn’t to Blame for Broken Supply Chains
Unleashed
MAY 10, 2020
Many are quick to blame just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for their lack of components and raw materials. The just-in-time system and its underlying principles. A pull inventory system is a Lean approach to reducing waste in any production process. In pull systems, work only starts when there is a demand for it. A great example of a pull system in your daily life is at a cafe. Pull systems help a business deliver work just in time.
Is Your Supply Chain Customer-Centric?
DynaSys
MAY 7, 2019
Successful salespeople tend to sign contracts without worrying about the logistical aspects affected by the conditions of the contract, which is a thorn in the foot for logistics who must comply with the terms of the contract. You have probably had a similar experience to this in your company. Customer service is not just the business of sales and marketing, meaning the supply chain has an important role to play.
6 Essentials of a Pharma Cold Chain Early Warning System
Roambee
MAY 7, 2020
Pharma cold chain monitoring technologies have progressed in leaps and bounds and evolved from manual data collection to data loggers with automated logging but manual extraction, and from data loggers to Bluetooth devices when sync was wireless using a mobile phone. The biggest of these gaps is the lack of real, real-time, and relevant data that provides actionability in the true sense — in short, an early warning system.
Consumer Products Supply Chain Disruptor: 3D Printing
DynaSys
OCTOBER 8, 2019
This technology will help companies reduce costs in almost all areas of business, improve customer service and help gain a competitive advantage by being adaptable to market changes. In fact, I believe we don’t even know what the full impact of the technology can and will be in the future. There are six areas where 3D printing is starting to disrupt the market and will continue for some time. Real”- Just In Time (JIT).
How to Keep Your Multimodal Transport Operators on Track
Roambee
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
The balance of power is shifting in the shipping industry — customers are no longer at the mercy of the shipper. Multiple modes of transportation, several freight forwarders, and a complete loss of visibility and control after the first mile — these are some of the multimodal shipment tracking challenges that customers can now tackle head-on thanks to revolutionary solutions in the IoT-enabled supply chain tracking space.
VMI system goes live at Fokker Aerostructures
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 26, 2014
VIBA Aerospace Products and Services in the Netherlands and Peerless Aerospace Fastener Corporation, a distributor of aerospace fasteners based in Farmingdale (NY), went live with their Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) of special fasteners at Fokker Aerostructures covering several programs. This was announced in a press release of March 24, 2014.
Lean Manufacturing Driven by Rapid Return on eKanban Technology Investment
synchrono
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Through the use of supplier quality certifications and blanket (long-term) purchase orders, a manufacturer can accurately and effectively calculate the optimal level of inventory needed to fulfill demand requirements through the duration of replenishment lead time. Items such as negotiated lead times, packaged quantities, order receipt confirmations, and advanced shipment notices must all be specifically spelled out.
Creating Trust Throughout the Supply Chain Using Demand-Driven Methods
synchrono
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Building trust in the supply chain is essential to driving flow; and when there are forecast errors, there is an inherent mistrust throughout the supply chain. The manufacturer contends the supplier did not acknowledge the material purchase orders, or ship on-time as promised. The supplier argues that the purchase order was not received or duplicated or rejected or went missing-in-action. Start with right-sizing inventory and just-in-time replenishment practices.
Who said supply chains are boring?: Supply Chain Transformers
Supply Chains Rock
MAY 4, 2009
Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. In the past Ive shared how shipping containers can be turned into funky apartments and now Ive found wooden pallets that make great deck furniture. Just in time for the summer BBQ season here are some photos that show the progression of pallets into benches. Supply Times. Who said supply chains are boring?
De Bortoli Improves Grape to Glass Traceability with QAD
QAD
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Over the years, De Bortoli Wines gained control of its entire supply chain, but in order to harness true competitive value, they needed a solution that would improve their product quality, compliance and traceability. . Just-in-time Scheduling Optimizes the Winemaking Process. De Bortoli is a vertically integrated business that is involved in every part of the wine industry and can be thought of as not just one company, but as a collection of quite distinct business.
Quick Tips for Optimizing Loading and Unloading Operations
Cerasis
APRIL 22, 2020
At the same time, the supply chain is increasingly moving toward just-in-time delivery, meaning logistics companies have less room for error. The demand for package delivery continues to grow as consumers do more of their shopping online. The loading dock is at the heart of any distribution center, and optimizing loading and unloading is essential to.read More.
Supply Chains Need Long-Term Resilience
Inbound Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2020
Before COVID-19 struck, supply chains were praised for their just-in-time capabilities. Now entirely new levels of supply chain resilience are needed, according to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2020 report
Supply Chain Saves the Economy
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 26, 2019
Wall Street Journal Economist Says Just in Time Inventory Practices Key to Record Length of Current Expansion
Dock appointment scheduling the smart way
Descartes
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
From ensuring the right resources are in place to effectively prioritising activity based on a range of criteria, Pól Sweeney, Vice President of UK Sales and Business Management at Descartes, outlines the transformation in the speed and responsiveness of DC operations enabled by dock appointment scheduling, as retailers move ever closer to the ‘just in time’ supply chain.
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