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The Improvement Kata and DMAIC

The Lean Thinker

T oyota Kata Culture by Gerd Aulinger and Mike Rother offers a good example of this. This example shows a hypothetical changeover time as the learner progresses through a few Target Conditions on their way to the ultimate 10 minute challenge. The value stream map clip on the right side of this picture is taken from the book.

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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

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. 1 There are times when any specific tool is appropriate, and there are no universal tools. Kaizen tools included. Every tool, technique, etc.

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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? The post Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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What is 3PL? A Full Explanation

Logistics Bureau

Robinson are great examples of major 3PLs that have transformed the industry. Examples of the Biggest 3PL Companies Which third party logistics providers are out there that you may have already heard of? The right 3PL partner should offer technology that plays nicely with your existing tools.

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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue.

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. But first, what is route optimisation?

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4 tips to reduce cargo damage and save money on shipping costs

Shipping and Freight Resource

With the right packaging, strategy, and tools, you can cut shipping costs by as much as 60%. But you can exercise more control over shipping and cargo damage than you might be aware as long as you have the right tools at your disposal. But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs.