synchrono

AUGUST 4, 2015

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. I have seen countless presentations by companies that begin with Six Sigma.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From the array of presentations shared during the conference, I have distilled several key insights: Fostering Collaboration: Disruptions, such as UAW strikes, COVID-19, and chip shortages, have become the new norm, occurring with greater frequency and magnitude.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2023

TMSA offers a variety of resources to its members, including access to a complete database of past webinars, conference presentations, and award submissions. TMSA is the only association dedicated to advancing the success of marketing and sales professionals in all modes of the commercial freight transportation market.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. Late shipments, short shipments, and other supply chain performance concerns are all captured and presented in terms of percentage of conformance to the service level agreement. Eliminating inventory waste.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to address this need, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the integration of both known as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 4, 2021

Collaborative Lean Operations. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch great presentations and workshops! Flavio Biscaldi, representative of Comez International, posted about the award and what it means for his company. Access the post on the community. Digital Manufacturing Event – Replays Available.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Lean Logistics. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturng Overview Presentation. Excellent overview on Using Lean Manufacturing Principles & Techniques. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Parcel Shipping.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Supply chain leaders are leaning on technologies to keep up with evolving customer behaviors– the top driver of supply chain digital transformation. The pandemic accelerated digitization plans across multiple industries according to the ToolsGroup/CSCMP 2021 Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning survey.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Furthermore, the introduction of new technologies also presents more challenges for steel players. Though many steel producers have already started their transformation journey, the transition to green steel won’t happen overnight as significant investments are needed. Daily business challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Weisenberger’s presentation particularly interesting was that while Ms. Hot loads” allow companies to run a lean supply chain while still meeting customers’ service expectations. In the present trucking environment, where securing loads is increasingly difficult. Earlier this summer, FourKites held a Carrier Visibility Summit.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Another unique point of this book is that it presents the "real estate outsourcing" concept which is different from the facility location concept (math model) in other books in logistics and supply chain management. He also co-authored 5 logistics and supply chain books and supervised many six sigma and lean projects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The main take aways from the presentation earlier this year were the following: The auto industry has made supply chain risk management a priority since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. Mr. Niebur’s and Thiessen’s presentation was taped in November of 2021 and then played online in February. This is our “supplier board”.

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Download this whitepaper to discover how: Leading organizations look to improve working capital by optimizing their financial supply chain, using the same rigor they apply to streamlining their physical supply chain The financial supply chain presents an opportunity to deliver value beyond process efficiency and cost savings by allowing companies to (..)

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2013

My particular improvement soapbox is Lean Management with some Six Sigma thrown in for good measure. The principles can be applied to anything, just like Lean and Six Sigma. TED Talks covers a presentation by Kirby Ferguson where he presented an idea about remixes , it’s worth the time to view. At least, that’s the idea.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Automotive manufacturers continue to look for ways to improve operational efficiencies and create stability to be able to deliver to their customers, including leaning on the experts to implement new technologies and operational efficiencies. Will automotive production recover to pre-pandemic levels in the near future?

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2015

Are you looking for lean books that help you create sustainable change? In this article, we will show you 10 best lean books every lean enterprise should read. Then, we believe this book is the most appropriate resource that everyone can lean more about the overall lean concept. Womack, Daniel T.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

Are you looking for lean books that help you create sustainable change? In this article, we will show you 10 best lean books every lean enterprise should read. Since lean concept is practice oriented, it has been adopted very well by both practitioners and academics. Womack, Daniel T. Jones and Daniel Roos.

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Locus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Brian Mclean, who heads our North American sales division, shed light on present-day challenges in carrier management and illustrated how embracing the right technological solutions can offer effective mitigation. The post-delivery phase, dominated by invoice reconciliations, presents its own set of challenges.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Even in a rapidly changing environment, like we have seen with COVID-19, it is still possible to lean into change and optimize your business with the right technology and best practices.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These are lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and Agile for enhanced performance and momentum. Presentation skills become a powerful asset, allowing practitioners to convey their insights in a simplified, engaging manner. Simultaneously, honing presentation skills is crucial for leadership.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lean and Six Sigma AI automation aligns well with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, where the focus is on reducing waste and improving quality. Agile Lean Startup methods In the context of AI automation, Agile Lean Startup methods involve iterating rapidly to test and improve automated systems.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Past, Present, and Future Examining the evolution of supply chain management provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of resilience and agility. The present business landscape is marked by unprecedented levels of complexity and uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. Keep it Simple : It’s important to not over complicate things.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 5, 2015

6) Use Lean Six Sigma: to improve the operational efficiency and reduce time to market, they implement lean concept. For example, people in accounting department may not be familiar with the words used in sales team such as DOI, FGI, APLA? Then, they create a list of common terms so people can share the same understanding. (6)

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2014

About the Presenter. During his 25 years in the automotive industry, Joe led a variety of consulting engagements including: value stream mapping, lean product development, supplier development, module strategy, and quality improvement. A bad 3PL can cost you a lot of money, waste your time and ruin your customer relationships.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2022

Having a warehouse with rail siding presents numerous benefits and allows you to develop a more flexible transportation process for your supply chain. Lean on Kanban Logistics for Rail-Sided Warehousing on the East Coast. 5 Reasons to Use a Warehouse with Rail Siding. Go intermodal: You don’t need to choose between rail and trucking.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Our personal observation is that scholarly articles cite SCM books because most books present building block concepts and citations usually appear in the literature review section. Obsolete and out-of-print books are not included. Editor's decision is used to finalize the list of the best books. - The links below are #paid links.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

McKinsey suggests that warehouse operations can be critical in presenting an untapped improvement opportunity in the supply chain. Lean warehousing. Usually this is done by applying the 5S system of lean, which are Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain, to the processes and procedures of the warehouse.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 10, 2018

In today’s data rich environment, companies are racing to employ advanced analytics and insights as the mechanism to drive sustainable competitive advantage, the same way that they used Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality capabilities to separate themselves from the competition. When : 16-17 September 2018.

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Loop Supply Systems

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Continuously improving your manufacturing planning, operations, and processes is the key principle of Lean Manufacturing. Continuous improvement should be focused on reducing the 7 Wastes of Lean. The 7 Wastes of Lean are: 1. Presentation container type. Presentation method (Flow rack, custom rack, FIFO Lane, etc.). .

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Emphasizing agile and lean logistics management will allow you to outperform slower competitors through the ability to make informed decisions on the fly, rather than relying on gut instinct or incomplete information. Collectively, this new normal is presenting the supply chain industry with its biggest test in years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Company-by-company, we are bloating the supply chain while we lean out our enterprise operations. Recently, I presented at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum. The presentation before me was by a supply chain leader of Mondelez. The size of the bubble in Figure 2, represents the degree of risk.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! As we articulated in our article A Don’t Touch Strategy Will Dramatically Lean Out Your Supply Chain! Stock-keepers in the store don’t need to be present when consumers are there. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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USC Consulting Group

MAY 17, 2021

How do you plan for the future when you’re just trying to get through the present? A present filled with crisis, uncertainty and wildly fluctuating demand, complicated by severely disrupted supply. Adopt an agile, lean mindset. If that situation sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We’ve all just lived through it.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 27, 2015

I’ve leaned towards the concept of writing the positives, with some humor, and based on practical, business-based supply chain knowledge. As always with the IE Group conferences, the speakers, presentations and content were fantastic. Later that day, these questions were brought to life when a brand presented their supply chain story.

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