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Toyota Kata: What If There Is No Takt Time?

The Lean Thinker

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. If the system is even able to run faster than the takt time, we have excess capacity. Why Takt Time?

Capacity 360
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Shipsta by Freightos Introduces Rate Refresh: The Future of Agile Procurement in 2025

Freightos

Recent research across 50+ procurement professionals found them most concerned with the impact of external factors on operations, with rising costs ( 55% ), geopolitical disruptions ( 45% ) and capacity constraints ( 38% ) at the top concerns. As the global freight market continues to evolve, so too will the tools that drive it.

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Empowering a Greener, Smarter Future in Logistics Through AI

MTS Logistics

For example, route optimization algorithms help logistics companies reduce travel distances and fuel consumption by determining the most efficient paths based on real-time data, such as traffic and weather conditions.

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. We have complete visibility of the performance of the entire supply chain in one tool. As an example, if we have congested lanes, the system will automatically flag that we have a potential risk of delay based. This was meant to be an internal tool for Lenovo.

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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers. First comes the data and how well we understand it.

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Instant Online Quoting Will be an Essential Tool for Liner Carriers

ShipLilly

An example is that of Evergreen Line which has publicly declared its capabilities in this respect. Mediterranean shipping company’s new self-serve tool. The German line Hapag-Lloyd was first to market with an instant quoting tool called Quick Quotes. Wrapping up.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, Maersk uses a digital twin a virtual replica of its terminals to simulate different scenarios and make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and reduce risk. These AI tools allow companies to respond faster and more effectively to unexpected events.