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Thoughts on Failure Modes of Kaizen Events

The Lean Thinker

The common frustration in the weeks following a classic 5 day “kaizen event” (which go by many names) is that the follow-on actions are not completed, and the changes that were made erode quickly. What Happens During the Event. Look at how the structure of these events drives how people interact with one another.

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When Execution Meets Visibility

Talking Logistics

Visibility data for appointments and gate-in/gate-out events. Read more The post When Execution Meets Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Meet SHIPSTA at SITL in Paris

Shipsta

We're exhibiting at the largest logistics and freight procurement event in France! Come meet us at the SITL Transport and Logistics Innovation Week in Paris - the leading event for logistics professionals in Europe.

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Shelf Ready Solutions: Jarrett’s Logistics Expertise with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

With a focus on the complexities of delivering shelf-ready consumer goods and meeting retailers’ demanding requirements, such as OTIF, the podcast covers strategies that companies like Jarrett Logistics employ to ensure on-time delivery and compliance, utilizing advanced technology while prioritizing customer service.

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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

In fact, less than 2% of today’s cold calls actually result in meetings, and 63% of sales professionals say it’s what they dislike most about their jobs. However, there is also strong evidence which points to the contrary - 78% of decision-makers have taken an appointment or attended an event as a result of a cold call.

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Meet SHIPSTA at the eWorld Procurement & Supply in London

Shipsta

London, known for Big Ben, the Tower Bridge and the World Procurement Awards , is also the venue for the international eWorld Procurement & Supply event.

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The Perils of Weekly Toyota Kata Coaching

The Lean Thinker

Outside of the actual operation, the default meeting schedule for most organizations is weekly. It is the same as a supervisor’s area experiencing one or two “kaizen events” a year. This is OK when everyone understands what is expected and the default thinking and behavior is working for you.

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Supply Chain Planning Maturity – How Do You Compare to Peers?

An event upstream in a different country or region can cause considerable disruption downstream. The use of scenario analyses: How widespread is the use of scenarios prior to and during planning meetings? Today's supply chains are networked, global ecosystems. The COVID-19 pandemic is an extreme example of how this unfolds in practice.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

In this exclusive webinar with Jay Black, you’ll look at how the manufacturing supply chain has evolved to rise up and meet challenges, and how other verticals’ supply chain trends play into how manufacturing can and must continue to advance for success. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.