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Toyota Kata: What If There Is No Takt Time?

The Lean Thinker

Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation. From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need.

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Empowering a Greener, Smarter Future in Logistics Through AI

MTS Logistics

Despite its transformative potential, the path to full AI integration in logistics presents challenges. Load optimization algorithms ensure that vehicles are used to capacity, reducing the number of trips required and consequently lowering emissions.

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Alleviating the Uncertainty of Peak Season: The Role of Home Delivery in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

Are they meeting consumers’ home delivery expectations, whether that’s affordable delivery, specific time windows, or sustainable options? With these considerations in mind, how are ecommerce retailers gearing up to manage the deluge of peak season shipments?

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. and distribution points across a network.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. These initiatives also lead to cost savings by maximizing load capacity and reducing fuel consumption.

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. The next generation of solutions could also plan and configure loads based on packaging dimensions and the capacity of vehicles.

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Another Tale from the Past

The Lean Thinker

It was easy to demonstrate that the oven actually had plenty of capacity, and could easily meet the need by operating it as it was designed. Part of the ritual was for the team to present their concept to the assembled management team for a green light. After that presentation, though, John came in. (I’m