The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

These are some notes I wrote back in 2005 that I thought might be interesting here. Kaizen Events. Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. This is independent of whether it is done in a week-long intense event or not.

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Events Modeling Software Workshop Buyer Training 44

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In 2005, we formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization named the Trinity Foundation. While we host many different events and fundraisers to support our core focus areas, we have several large efforts that we take part in annually. This fundraising event started in 2005 and has remained our largest fundraising event each year since.

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Events Logistics Network Optimization Software Packing Presentation 62

TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Purchase of USF in 2005: The acquisition of USF, though appearing promising on paper, led to integration complications and further increased Yellow’s debt. This presents a golden opportunity for existing players to expand their footprint, capture a larger customer base, and increase their market share. In conclusion, while Yellow Corp.’s

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Freight 86

Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 17, 2018

One of the world’s leading shipping groups, CMA CGM were recently presented with the Environment Award at the prestigious Lloyd’s List Global Awards. The event was held in London UK by the maritime industry’s leading publication. The group has not stopped there as they plan a further reduction of 30% by 2025.

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Maritime Groups Course Presentation 31

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

Unlike Kmart Australia, the American company has a long history of steady decline in performance and profit, and is still in trouble today despite its merger with Sears in 2005. This failure to align supply chain and business strategy was largely responsible for Kmart falling behind Wal-Mart in terms of sales revenue.

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Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 68

Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A contradicting view presented by JOC.com and Freightwaves.com , says that while earlier in the year, trucks utilization was at its full capacity, it has come down to 94 – 95 percent. For 2019, according to this article in Reuters, the American Trucking Association (ATA) predicts a 2.3

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Negotiating Skills Industry Trucking Article 48

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

News & Events. |. IBM conducts an annual event for its business partners. Generally this is a three days event spread over one full and two half days. The event was in its seventh year and event participation is only invitation based. The event was in Kochi, Kerala - Gods own country. Payments Treasury.

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