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Project Management is Daily Management at Menlo Innovations

The Lean Thinker

They document those tasks on “Story Cards” which are physical cards that each represent a single feature to build into the software. There are 32 productive hours in their week, plus 8 hours of overhead such as standing meetings, project support tasks, reviews with the customer. The process they use is ludicrously simple.

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The Hidden Power of Logistics: Transloading

MTS Logistics

So, where do these two modes meet? It is by definition the process of moving goods from one mode of transportation to another during their journey from origin to destination. Documentation: Bills of Lading, CMRs, and customs paperwork must be accurate and updated. The container arrives by sea but continues on a truck.

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What’s the Latest Definition of an Enterprise TMS

Turvo

Often part of a more extensive supply chain management (SCM) system, a TMS helps companies stay compliant and log the proper documentation involved in the complicated processes of freight movement and fulfillment. Along with substantially improving the customer experience, companies ultimately create room to scale by meeting customer demands.

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A Complete Guide to Shipping Hazardous Materials

Blue Grace Logistics

Shipper responsibilities include: Determining whether a material meets the definition of a “hazardous material”: This is the first and most important step. Proper Shipping Name , Class/Division, and Identification Number: These must be included on the shipping documents. These are critical to safe passage.

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TWI: Is it Time to Rethink Job Relations?

The Lean Thinker

What follows is a review I would write if it were just being published, separating from the legacy and taking an objective look at the document and training material as it stands on its own. That is the purpose of these meetings. Are you comfortable with this definition of “good supervision?” Yours may be different.

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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Logistics Bureau

Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. Accurate documentation: This metric tracks the percentage of sales orders accompanied by accurate documents throughout the process. With KPIs, less is definitely more. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

3PL Links

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. A professional LTL freight carrier will tailor the delivery of your cargo to meet your requirements. What is LTL freight?