Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It’s a humbling thought and one that raises some incredible questions about the technology that awaits the industry in the years ahead. Can you possibly prepare for a supply chain future that may be completely inconceivable right now? It’s a holistic approach and one that needs to be adopted supply chain wide.

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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?

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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.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The effect of any communications effort with this may be difficult to measure unless specific measurement tools are put in place upfront. Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Consider Six Sigma quality will be used and measured.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. He also went on to share what he sees as the five key changes making a global impact to supply chains today and gave advice for those working in or considering a career in our industry.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. An effective measurement and reporting process can improve performance and provide warehouse cost savings.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

The exponential increases in computing power along with advances in software have enabled the use of optimization in an ever-widening array of business decisions. The Importance of Six Sigma. Six sigma pursues reduced variability in processes. Optimization helps decision-makers do just that.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

You can also place a blanket order with a supplier and manage releases versus taking in larger quantities to save costs. Purchasing can place the order and negotiate prices; Production Planning can release these items based on the latest Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report. Use “shadow boards” for tools.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

The exponential increases in computing power along with advances in software have enabled the use of optimization in an ever-widening array of business decisions. Seiri (Sort) – sorting, i.e., proper arrangement of all items, storage, equipment, tools, inventory and traffic. The Importance of Six Sigma.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Global P2P departments are still on the journey towards true touchless end-to-end purchase-to-pay function. Get experience on Lean and Six Sigma in indirect procurement. IKEA looking at Lean / Six Sigma for P2P indirect process. DP DHL automation/touchless journey. Organiser: marcus evans Conferences.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

To meet these goals, many organizations rely on enterprise quality management system (QMS) software solutions to get high-quality products to market fast. Today, organizations have adopted newer approaches to quality management, such as Six Sigma and lean manufacturing. What Is QMS Software? Why Is QMS Important?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. Other factors-such as poor tooling and equipment as well as basic communication challenges-can contribute to poor quality.

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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. ?. I use finance to show the value.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. Reliance on a few suppliers How you procure and manage your suppliers will impact how they perform.

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Unleashed

JULY 23, 2023

KPIs in manufacturing are quantifiable production metrics used by manufacturers to measure production performance over time. As a metric, it’s the time you budget to manufacture each part or component. This metric represents the amount of time you lose when switching a production line from one product to another.

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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. Eliminating inventory waste. White Paper: Exploring Push v.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

Supply chain woes. Economic uncertainty paired with rising costs. Continued supply chain disruptions. The supply chain bottleneck that most industries faced during the pandemic has improved in some areas but has not gone away. Geopolitical instability. Ecommerce disruption. Labor shortages.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

But times are changing, the use of reduce inventory offers more quality and useful performance metrics. The use of reduce inventory in production optimizes delays and reduces other associated costs. If your setup costs get spread over the run of a production, using reduce inventory would naturally lead to smaller setup cost.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2020

In the last few weeks, me and my research team of Beena, Nikhil, and Pratyush have been communicating frequently with Professor Blan Godfrey , and his team of graduate students taking his Six Sigma class. Yesterday he sent the link to the spreadsheet created to Helena.org to link with their software.

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? At the conference the following year, a robotic arm was added, and a fully automated system created. In logistics and supply chain, IoT can be used to monitor the status of assets, shipments, and people in real time throughout the value chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? At the conference the following year, a robotic arm was added, and a fully automated system created. In logistics and supply chain, IoT can be used to monitor the status of assets, shipments, and people in real time throughout the value chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? At the conference the following year, a robotic arm was added, and a fully automated system created. Business processes can be automated and the interaction between people, systems, and assets can be optimized and better coordinated.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? At the conference the following year, a robotic arm was added, and a fully automated system created. Business processes can be automated and the interaction between people, systems, and assets can be optimized and better coordinated.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

Logichain Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2018

But what is it and how does tracking shipments with IoT benefits your supply chain? At the conference the following year, a robotic arm was added, and a fully automated system created. Business processes can be automated and the interaction between people, systems, and assets can be optimized and better coordinated.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 40

Supply Chain Action Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Large bodies of knowledge have been built around this subject from rigorous quantitative models for forecasting to methodologies for collaborative forecasting, both within an organization and across organizations. Account – for your action. The first is the acquisition of data.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

Development cycles for new models have also been compressed by aspiring entrants, both new and foreign, while with Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates now download new features, functionality, and refined interfaces to existing cars and trucks regularly and without a trip to the dealer, nor a new model upgrade.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace. In this guide to lean manufacturing tools: What are lean manufacturing tools? Indeed, these tools could be several different things, such as: New shop floor layouts. Big data frameworks.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Predictive Management Utilization: Utilize predictive management techniques to optimize resource utilization, cut costs, and minimize the time required for issue resolution. Determine average inventory levels as part of the annual stocking procedure, contributing to cost containment through effective inventory management.

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OptiProERP

MARCH 4, 2019

In our blog, “What is Intelligent ERP?” , we looked at the enablers of digital business: cloud, mobile technologies, analytics, the internet of things (IoT), big data, and machine learning, all leading to smart factories. Bar-code data on materials arriving can update the dataset before the purchase receipt has been processed.

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