The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

That actually isn’t a bad analogy as I was advocating a pretty dramatic shift in the role of the kaizen workshop leaders. Thus, focusing on implementing the tools of TPS (takt time, flow, pull, etc) outside of the immediate response and problem solving context is an exercise which expends energy and gains very little sustainable change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

The ongoing chip crisis since last year affecting 100+ industries is the best example: supply couldn’t meet the increased demand, which led to rising prices and shortages in computers, cars, and pretty much any other electronics product with chips. this experience has changed how we dress and exercise.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. . The structural designs were far more tolerant of production variation, for example.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Combat units particularly had fallen into a very austere mindset exacerbated by short exercises where soldiers and unit-level Q staff were able to be self-sufficient for the duration. This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area. Additionally, no logistics units held stock remotely near the requirement.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, it’s vital to exercise caution and avoid over-ordering, as this can lead to waste reduction challenges and increased expenses. Teach a Class Hosting floral workshops to create beautiful bouquet arrangements can be a game changer for attracting new clientele and boosting revenue, especially during slower periods.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 27, 2016

Were you a shining example of practical management expertise? CILTA -recognised courses for example, can range from short, one to two day supply chain education workshops all the way through to programs of a year or more in duration. Beware, I can’t hear your answer, but you’ll know if you are being honest with yourself or not.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 14, 2025

Then a cost allocation exercise took place to improve on the allocation methods used within the financial systems. This included site visits, workshops and the collection of financial, transactional and KPI information from GSK, and their third party logistics providers. The first part of the project was the data gathering phase.

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