The Lean Thinker
JULY 2, 2024
In the late 1980s and early 1990s Colin Fox, an early consultant in the world of flow production, had led a series of study missions to Japan that engaged Boeing’s top 100 or so leaders. These study missions were quite eye-opening for the participants. But all of this was 2002. One of them was the Boeing 737 moving line.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 28, 2017
At the close of 2016, the 21 st Annual Third-Party Logistics Study found the overall use of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is increasing, but the types of logistics services utilized indicate the industry is entering a shift in how it operates. 3PLs and Shippers Report Positive Partnership Outcomes.
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Material Handling and Logistics
MAY 14, 2018
Five of the six major automakers manufacturing and selling vehicles in North America fell in their annual supplier relations rankings, according to the results of the 18th annual North American Automotive OEM - Supplier Working Relations Index Study conducted by Planning Perspectives, Inc. Ford is fourth (363).
IoT World Today
MARCH 27, 2020
And while during the SARS epidemic of 2002 and 2003, China represented 4.3% Another Statista study indicated that 44% of retailers expect delays and 40% expect inventory shortages given coronavirus disruptions on the supply chain. Indeed, by 2010, China surpassed the U.S. in manufacturing dominance.
10xLogistics
DECEMBER 11, 2016
We also all like to engage in case studies of companies such as Zara and Dell (former Dell) where inventory management is legendary. The below graph shows the most current: As you can see, our inventory relative to sales is about where it was in 2002. That is possible and certainly deserves study. Lets first look at inventory.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 14, 2019
Started in 2002, Highlander International Recycling is a highly successful paper recycling and shredding business based in the town of East Kilbride, Scotland. The post Case Study: Cut Those Curtainsider Complications appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike.
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