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What is a “Socio-Technical System?”

The Lean Thinker

Lately the term “socio-technical system has been starting to show up more and I thought this would be an opportunity to weigh in on what I think it means. People who try to describe the meaning tend to describe a system “that integrates the social and technical aspects” or words like that. The Long Wall Method.

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How to Create a Better Shipping Experience: Trends in Logistics Technology to Optimize Supply Chains

Turvo

Today, the definition of supply chain resiliency has been changed in ways that have caused ripple effects. The innovation of logistics technology makes it easier to embrace diversification, visibility, and automation. Getting a better shipping experience is easy with an optimized supply chain and a robust freight brokerage setup.

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What’s the Latest Definition of an Enterprise TMS

Turvo

An enterprise TMS is a logistics platform used to aid businesses in planning, executing, and optimizing the specific functions of handling incoming and outgoing shipments. Also known as a transportation management solution, this system provides visibility into day-to-day operations.

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Troubleshooting by Defining Standards

The Lean Thinker

A few years ago I posted Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize and talked in general terms about the sequence of thinking that gives reliable outcomes. Because if the team member does not have the time, tools, materials, environment that are required to execute the process as designed they have to improvise and compromise.

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Mastering Demand Planning: Best Practices and Tools for an Efficient Supply Chain

10xLogistics

I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. Demand planning is a critical component of supply chain management that predicts customer demand to optimize inventory, ensure on-time deliveries, and manage production schedules efficiently. And why it is so underused I will never understand.

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What Are the Functions to Expect of Transportation Management Systems in Logistics?

Turvo

Transportation management systems (TMS) have transformed from a desirable perk to a critical necessity for continued growth and success within the supply chain management networks. The Top Functions of a Transportation Management System in Logistics Include Route Optimization. It Tracks Shipments From Cradle to Grave.

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6 Inventory Control Techniques for Stock Optimization

EazyStock

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?