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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

That actually isn’t a bad analogy as I was advocating a pretty dramatic shift in the role of the kaizen workshop leaders. Classes and Courses ? For example: The “rules-in-use” in Steven Spear’s research ( Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System and other related publications).

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KataCon4–Notes along the way: Part 2

The Lean Thinker

Of course, had we done this correctly we would have gone back in time to the previous KataCon, gotten the profiles from the attendees lists, interviewed people, and put together profiles for “typical” people who attend. Persona Mapping for KataCon. I found that really focused our conversations. Who Do You Optimize Your Process For?

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The Most Reliable Supply Chain…Without Technology?

GlobalTranz

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent. Twitter The post The Most Reliable Supply Chain…Without Technology?

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CO2 traffic lights ensure safe working conditions

Logistics Business Magazine

. “Camper van travel is more than a vacation – it’s a passion”, says Markus Bächle, Team Leader of Maintenance and Repair at the Hymer Electrical Workshop, with a twinkle in his eyes. “Of course, we are very keen to protect the health of all our employees,” says the maintenance technician.

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Optimal Spare Parts Storage Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2016, Swedish Agro Machinery took over the import of Claas products, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, to Sweden and Norway. We wanted to partner with the manufacturer to ensure the best quality of the equipment and total control over its production. pm are delivered to the service workshops the following morning.

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Titan-VNS Holds First Round of ‘QCP Competition Initiative 2018’

Logistics Manager

Titan-VNS ) recently held the 1st Round Final of the “QCP (‘Quality, Cost, Productivity’) Competition Initiative 2018” during which teams drawn from across their operations presented QCP focused projects for evaluation and judging in front of a panel of the company’s senior management. Titan-VNS Auto Logistics Co.

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The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design

Logistics Bureau

Quite simply, the facts needed are: A) Quantities of products to be stored. That’s exactly what will happen if, for example, you underestimate the quantities of products your warehouse must comfortably hold. Ideally, the evaluation is best performed both individually and in a team workshop environment.