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Is Your Problem Technical or Adaptive?

The Lean Thinker

To cut to the chase, I ended up learning how to spell “anterior cruciate ligament” and later on how to spell “arthroscope.” No matter which of those courses of action I chose, they are not things I can assign to someone else to do for me. There were places where I would be in over my head.

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Resilience Equals Performance in Supply Chain – How to Improve It

Logistics Bureau

Of course, the criticality of such elements is the same now as it always was. If, like many business leaders, you’re looking for ways to make your supply chain more resilient to major disruptions and black swan events, you might like to consider initiatives based on the following guiding principles. Lessons From a Pandemic.

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Another Tale from the Past

The Lean Thinker

It was Tuesday afternoon of a traditional five-day kaizen event. Those printouts, of course, only showed output. We were partnered with consultants that we paid for with the idea of eventually learning to lead these events on our own. Since then the company has been through a series of mergers and acquisitions.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Networking.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? How to Reduce Truck-Related Costs Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

History can inform how we approach the next significant event. Keep your eye on events well before they occur. When he’s not working, Vince enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching his favorite Chicago sports teams, and hitting the golf course. That doesn’t mean they don’t require some forethought.

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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.