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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

Kaizen Events. Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. This is independent of whether it is done in a week-long intense event or not. If there is interest, I’ll put something together. Every tool, technique, etc.

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The New Generation of Microservices-Based Applications Can Create ‘Cliff Events’

Logistics Viewpoints

Executives at Blue Yonder refer to this as a “cliff event.” To avoid a cliff event, Blue Yonder has proceeded by turning its supply chain applications into applications that are part traditional software code and part microservices. Blue Yonder, for example, has created a microservice for transportation optimization.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

trillion next year, omnichannel revenues may be increasing but so are the chances that something, somewhere, will go wrong on the journey of getting orders to the customer. They can ingest large volumes of functional data and leverage advanced intelligence to recognize broad trends and specific disruptive events. billion to $23.07

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From Static to Dynamic – How AI and Smart Automation Extend WMS Capabilities

Logistics Viewpoints

While this structured approach ensures consistency and order, it also creates rigidity, leaving the system unable to adapt to unexpected changes or optimize processes dynamically for specific scenarios. Warehouse optimization solutions enable DCs to implement waveless picking or dynamic order prioritization, even with legacy systems.

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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

of events and respond accordingly. Clarity of Impact: Context helps planners understand the significance of an event. For example, a warehouse inventory discrepancy may only matter if it affects high-priority orders or strategic customers. For instance, detecting a delay in a shipment is not enough.

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

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ERP for Automotive Distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. Inventory management and warehousing Thousands of parts are used in automotive distribution.

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