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“A3” is an Obligation for the Coach

The Lean Thinker

” They teach “problem solving” courses so people can learn to do this properly. We had case studies, exercises, all in an effort to teach people to be better problem solvers. ” The thought was that because Toyota has good problem solvers, that their course must be really good.

Course 273
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TWI: Is it Time to Rethink Job Relations?

The Lean Thinker

Today there are a lot of people, both internal trainers and quite a few outside training companies and consultants, using this material to teach. In many cases the material these current-day trainers use deviates very little from the source material. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. Mini Case Study: Walmart.

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The Cancer of Fear

The Lean Thinker

The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. This, of course, gets reflected in the conversations throughout the organization. Because these senior level executives are competing with one another for how much “savings” they can show. Asking for help?

Meeting 186
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What is Inbound Logistics and How Can a 3PL Help?

Kanban Logistics

Right now, your buyers probably spend a good percentage of their time negotiating with, and procuring goods from, makers of boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials. By allowing your 3PL provider to purchase non-strategic materials on your behalf , you’ll reap the following rewards: Keep your cash longer.

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Bucking the Trend in Transportation – Simultaneously Cap Rate Growth and Beat Capacity Constraints

Talking Logistics

The strategy involves leveraging a competitive bidding process or reverse auction for the most expensive type of freight movement – spot market/expedited freight. Consider the potential savings. If a competitive spot bid tool can save even 3 percent on $10 million, that saves this shipper $300,000 a year.

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Why Using Reusable Packaging Can Be the Most Effective Way to Save Time and Money in Your Global Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Reusable packaging goes far beyond just reducing packaging costs. It can affect five key areas of your business in addition to reducing your packaging costs up to 90% in some cases. Some of the information may surprise you because it is not quite as obvious as the apparent savings that are available! The Evidence.