Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. We have complete visibility of the performance of the entire supply chain in one tool. As an example, if we have congested lanes, the system will automatically flag that we have a potential risk of delay based. This was meant to be an internal tool for Lenovo.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

So, as an example, the IMS tracks and reports that there are 30 widgets in Warehouse A, 25 in Warehouse B, 48 in Manufacturing Plant A, and so on. An example would be scanning a pallet ID and location barcode to confirm that the pallet with the ID of 123 has been putaway location 456, for example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

AI-driven tools optimize batch assignments by analyzing pick paths, order priorities, inventory, and travel costs in real time. For example, adding a new workflow to accommodate a different order fulfillment strategy or scaling the system to handle increased volume during peak seasons can become a time-consuming and expensive process.

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The Lean Thinker

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Let me profile a company – I have an actual company in mind, but this one is only a concrete example. For example, are there metrics or line management expectations that run counter to moving continuously toward 1:1 production at takt? This company has been engaged with continuous improvement since at least 1998. If so, why?

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, if an employee works 40 hours at regular pay plus 10 hours of overtime, they will not pay federal income tax on those overtime hours. This means security companies working in multiple states need to track different requirements in each state they operate in, leveraging software tools where needed to ensure compliance.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For example, route optimization algorithms help logistics companies reduce travel distances and fuel consumption by determining the most efficient paths based on real-time data, such as traffic and weather conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These tools enhance transportation management by improving forecasting, optimizing logistics processes, and providing greater supply chain visibility. The company shared examples of its long-term collaborations with businesses such as Texas Instruments and Home Depot.

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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 Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a brilliant tool.” For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” For example, a pallet supplier in the United Kingdom would be able to look at the analytics and see what their market share in the UK is. My advice,” he concluded, “is just jump in.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

Hint – it isn’t about tools.) The conference is a really cool mix of regulars (for example, I have been to all of them) and people with all levels of experience with Toyota Kata from the curious to the thought leaders. Monday evening and Tuesday evening, especially, present huge opportunities. This happens year-round.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 11, 2024

The expansion, examples and explanations are my interpretation. One key indicator – if you have put in a technical solution (like “standard work” or “5S” for example), but then seen it erode, then you are probably in adaptive territory. A new ERP system is a prime example. Whose Work Is It?

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For example, if delivery times consistently exceed targets, further analysis may reveal specific routes that require optimization or additional resources. By integrating GPS navigation tools that leverage real-time data, drivers can receive timely updates and reroute as necessary, ensuring they adhere to delivery schedules.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. What are some examples of Supply Chain Automation? What is Supply Chain Automation?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it. Its worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. Leverage Data and Digital Tools for Supply Chain Collaboration Utilize technology platforms that provide process orchestration and community driven insights to gain deeper visibility into the entire supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. A classic example of this is a heijunka or load-leveling box. They do nothing. On the Shop Floor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson of ARC points out, “Each AI use case requires specific datasets and may necessitate different tools and techniques.” The platform has thresholds that say, for example, “If the dollar value of orders changes a little, that doesn’t matter. Decisions need to be digitized. Don’t recalculate the forecast.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

These days we’ve got much better tools for the job, but the goal’s still the same: getting your deliveries to the right place, at the right time, without driving your costs through the roof or running your drivers into the ground. However, some perhaps use unsophisticatedbut adequatedigital tools for route planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

GIS is a powerful tool that enables the analysis and visualization of spatial data, allowing for the integration of geographical elements into transportation planning and management. Traffic Forecasting : GIS tools can help predict future traffic flows based on historical data and trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools. For example, running a batch process that now takes 8 hours instead of 12 does not translate into supply chain agility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, Google Maps app is a public cloud application. One tool the company has developed to help ensure that companies get value from the Infor solution is called Process Intelligence. The tool allows the success team to drill down and look at where divergences have occurred. Which steps broke down more often?

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory. For example, the demand for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup will behave much more similarly to the flavor of Chocolate than Rainbow Sherbert. Wouldn’t it be cool to know within minutes?

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This is also a good example of “Cunningham’s Law”: “The best way to get the right answer on the Internet is not to ask a question; it’s to post the wrong answer.” I will not divulge my ISP in this case since, with this one exception, we have been very happy with the service we get.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

” Today, consumers can access various tools to select suppliers and retailers that offer the best prices, superior services, and delivery options tailored to their lifestyles. This customer pays the bills and has the power to make or break a business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2024

In the more manual part of a warehouse, WMS waving is the key optimization tool. For example, the AMR zone may need additional inventory as work proceeds. For example, the WES may want the inventory picked from location X rather than location Y. A WMS needs a warehouse control system to control the material handling equipment.

Optimization Software 110

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 25, 2024

We can put in all of the lean tools we want, but if those conversations don’t follow, the system quickly reverts to the previous baseline. In this working example, asking the shop floor workforce to fix this problem would be futile. ” Who Needs To Fix This? ” That is generally the case at the value stream level.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2024

A one-number forecast, for example, looks across the range of demand that might emerge in a period and decides to create a forecast that is mid-way between the most and the least demand that is apt to emerge. A probabilistic approach to planning would be better, but our supply chain tools have not supported this approach well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Technology – In order for a healthcare system to successfully implement a self-distribution approach, it will need access to a wide range of technologies including supply chain management software, automated tracking systems, and advanced analytics tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends. With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference.

Inventory Reduction 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Consider a planner in Brazil working with the previous lead time prediction example, who has forgotten how to update the parameters. Sometimes hilarious examples of its “hallucinations” illustrate its failure to understand ( My Dinners with GPT-4 by Justin Smith-Ruiu is one of my favorites).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2024

For companies with any complexity surrounding products, channels, or customers, no IBP process can be considered robust without employing SCP tools. So, for example, a manufacturer knows what it has sold to a retailer. However, machine learning is increasingly being used, particularly for short-term forecasts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2024

Another example is commuting. Instead, probabilistic planning equips companies with a powerful tool at their disposal to mitigate risks and uncover hidden opportunities. When planning your weekend, you might check a 5-day weather forecast, which provides probabilities of rain, sunshine, or cloudy skies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. Agility and Resilience Dr. Runkle gave a few examples of the varied ways in which they use the solution to improve their operations. Then the risk solution fills in the gaps.

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