The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Of course that implies that we (our community) is still largely stuck in the same groove we were a decade ago. A plant manager asked me to build a map of the flows in his factory. With all of that information, I mapped out the factory’s flows. sigh* Let’s ask some questions: Who is “Learning to See?”

Outsourcing 195

Outsourcing Factories Exercises Procurement Analytics 195

The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. ” The result was a 32 hour course that ran two days, then a break, then two days the following week. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value.

Supply Chain Design Software 397

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 397

The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Thus, focusing on implementing the tools of TPS (takt time, flow, pull, etc) outside of the immediate response and problem solving context is an exercise which expends energy and gains very little sustainable change. Classes and Courses ? This is independent of whether it is done in a week-long intense event or not.

Events 44

Events Modeling Software Workshop Buyer Training 44

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

While the short-term plans focus on safety stocks throughout the supply chain (in most cases, the priority to keep the factories fully operational remains). To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Use data to improve operations. The benefits of ERP.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

The risks accepted in not beginning are, of course, high and err towards a professional negligence that ultimately costs time, resources and people at the time of a future war. Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond.

Military 100

Military Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 100

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. Throughout the pandemic, factories were shut down due to COVID-19 infected employees and truck drivers and warehouse workers were idled as well. More consumers purchased bigger, bulkier items – furniture, exercise equipment, etc. Overall, U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Manufacturing Procurement 75

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, remember that products or subassemblies that never made it out of the factory may need to travel backwards one or more stages along the supply chain. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. This also qualifies as reverse logistics.

Reverse logistics 62

Reverse logistics Cost Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 62