The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

These are some notes I wrote back in 2005 that I thought might be interesting here. Thus, education and training is but one tool used by leadership to help people clear the barriers and problems that block progress toward higher levels of performance. The content of training is as critical as the way it is delivered.

Events 44

Events Modeling Software Workshop Buyer Training 44

WorkWave

AUGUST 9, 2022

Giannetto will be kicking off this year’s conference with a keynote presentation on Monday, Jan 9th from 8:30-10:30AM, where he will be joined by other WorkWave executives to discuss the successes the company has experienced in 2022, and its future vision for 2023 and beyond. “It WorkWave’s CEO David F. Early bird ends August 31!

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Conference Buyer Training Presentation Training 98

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

Each setting is an accurate image of manufacturing from different time periods in history, the past and the present. In 2005, the Manufacturing Institute created and launched the Dream It. However, do you know what these two different environments represent? Manufacturers Will Open Their Doors, Literally.

Manufacturing Procurement 77

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Buyer Training Material Savings 77

WorkWave

JUNE 6, 2024

As a Truly Nolen franchisee, you will have access to a comprehensive training program, ongoing support, and marketing resources to help you build and grow your business. Mosquito Mike offers a comprehensive training program to ensure that franchisees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver exceptional service.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Blog on Log

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Present buyers with a graph showing the number of units and the years of inventory those units represent. Smart Slotting Classically trained DC managers have been taught to focus on reducing travel time for pickers when slotting inventory. Use decades or even centuries if years don't cut it! Use bold face type with words like "POW!"

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Picking Waste Reduction Material Savings 40

Blog on Log

SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

Excerpt: “The Stickiness Factor says that there are specific ways of making a contagious message memorable; there are relatively simple changes in the presentation and structuring of information that can make a big difference in how much of an impact it makes.”

Expense Reduction 40

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