The Lean Thinker

MARCH 5, 2021

I knew that Rick would be wrapping up a class teaching the basics of kaizen events to a group of suppliers and if I were lucky, he would see the pager message and use it as a reinforcement to the participants. to Rick from the factory where I had spent a week working with Mr. Shimura of Shingijutsu and Reiko, his interpreter.

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Factories Modeling Software Exercises Modeling 244

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Instead of manually entering data at set intervals throughout the month – an after-the-fact exercise prone to errors and omissions – an automated solution captures billable activities correctly in real-time, improving overhead utilization, cost control, and revenue leakage at once. To learn more, visit Open Sky Group today.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills 111

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

Following a lengthy due diligence process, the Cardinal Partnership, Davies Turner and Woodland Group have created a holdings company and purchased UK-based freight software company Forward Computers Ltd from the Freight Software Group.

Supply Chain Design Software 63

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 63

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The consolidation of Service logistics commands into Support Command Australia (SCA) during the Defence Reform Program (DRP) was the ultimate expression of this trend, although other joint units such as the 1 st Joint Movement Group – a strategic transportation and planning agency – did emerge over this time.

Exercises 63

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 63

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. At some companies, these relocations involved moving groups of different sizes from different offices with hundreds of possible destinations. The groups themselves were non-homogeneous with people of different ages and interests.

Supply Chain Design Software 112

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 112

Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The consolidation of Service logistics commands into Support Command Australia (SCA) during the Defence Reform Program (DRP) was the ultimate expression of this trend, although other joint units such as the 1 st Joint Movement Group – a strategic transportation and planning agency – did emerge over this time.

Exercises 61

Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Cost Reduction 61

Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

Military 98

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises Logistics 98

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

They underwent a thorough Network Optimization exercise to identify the roadmap of transitioning to a hybrid offshore/nearshore model. Over the past 20 years, Nari has held VP and Director of Product Management, Research and Marketing roles at various companies such as E2open, i2 Technologies and Aberdeen Group.

Supply Chain Design Software 126

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Scenario Planning 126

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Like others in our peer group, we often find ourselves sharing a range based on results typically seen in the market. While businesses differ in complexity and size, for this exercise we extrapolated based on these $7.5Bn baselines. When the models are built, running scenarios with these large businesses can be a lot of fun.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Software 116

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Collaboration and Skill Development: ISP fosters collaboration among process leads and stakeholders by involving cross-functional teams in scenario planning exercises. Automation ensures standardized planning activities, mitigating the risk of knowledge loss due to employee turnover.

Scenario Planning 126

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 126

Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Volga-Dnepr Group together with its strategic partners has gained a comprehensive competence in vaccine transportations to increase confidence among the customers in the air freight services.” ” The post Volga-Dnepr’s Cargo Supermarket Offering Delivers Insulin from Milan to Chicago appeared first on Airfreight Logistics.

Scenario Planning 69

Scenario Planning Cargo Exercises Collaboration 69

GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2015

I’ll admit that I was first prompted to dig deeper into this topic after introducing our dock scheduling system to a group of Australian logistics professionals. However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT COR? There are a couple of reasons.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Transportation Scenario Planning 100

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Only about 22% use network design software and 18% use network design software with embedded analytics among this group. . Care should be exercised though , because the same reasons that have made the technology more accessible should’ve made it more affordable. It’s time for companies to kick their spreadsheet habit.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Optimization Software 92

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

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?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 75

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Workplace stress is partly physical, and exercise is one of the best antidotes for the physical component of stress. The benefits of regular exercise are indisputable among modern medical experts, say Dr. Elizabeth Anderson and Dr. Geetha Shivakumar in a roundup of the scientific literature. Provide Employee Assistance.

Production 56

Production Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing 56

Logistics Manager

MAY 12, 2020

A new Instant Messaging feature for the App now allows the freight forwarder’s Business Resilience Team to contact specific users or groups of users to speed up information flow between local and global offices. The post DAMCO Investment in Business Program keeps Cargo Moving appeared first on Logistics Manager.

Cargo 74

Cargo Scenario Planning Exercises Supply Chain Software 74

Logistics Manager

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

8,332 employees of DP World , Shanghai International Port Group , Port of Rotterdam , PSA International and Hutchison Ports collected a total of 1,966 kg of aluminium cans and 2,227 mobile phones during the fifth annual Go Green Initiative. That is why we join initiatives such as Go Green.”.

Waste Reduction 31

Waste Reduction Groups Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 31

Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 11, 2020

container depots, sea or air transit sheds, air de-grouping depots, railway stations, etc.) ; This means the entities exercising release controls on behalf of SARS (e.g. container operators/carriers, container depots, sea or air transit sheds, air de-grouping depots, railway stations, etc.)

Cargo 111

Cargo Food and Agriculture Resource Reduction Government 111

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 1, 2023

This principle depended on army groups supported by Material Technical Support brigades, and the main means of transportation were railways and pipelines. The logistics planning follows predefined principles, well-exercised scenarios, and calculations of ammunition consumption and attrition.

Military 52

Military Scenario Planning Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises 52

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Caution should be exercised. Der Beitrag Logistics & Supply Chain: Hurricane Florence erschien zuerst auf TRANSPOREON Group Blog. Production facilities should find alternative locations to manufacture in order to keep products flowing. Railways can become flooded, causing tracks to be washed out or destroyed by floods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Logistics 73

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent 7 years in the enterprise software space working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group. And what is sitting in the warehouse.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Now that you know how to get a supplier day conference and are collaborating with your suppliers better, it’s time to have a value analysis exercise. Reverse Marketing : Suppliers are invited to join your Value Analysis group as they are the experts in the field for the item/commodity you are analyzing. What is Value Analysis?

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent 7 years in the enterprise software space working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory 105

Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 22, 2021

Specifically, we will discuss the judgment by Popplewell J in Spar Shipping AS v Grand China Logistics Holding (Group) Co Ltd [2015] EWHC 718 (Comm) where it was held that payment of hire by the charterers was not a condition of NYPE 1993 charterparties. The shipowner is not required by the charterparty to withdraw vessels from the charterer.

Maritime 90

Maritime Negotiating Skills Availability Groups 90

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It also stands to reason that when you undertake a slotting exercise, you should think about it from the perspective of these activities. SKU families (groups of SKUs that are typically ordered or sold together). Grouping Product Families. Tactics for product family grouping are simple enough. SKU and Slot Dimensions.

Production 98

Production Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 98

Log-hub

MAY 18, 2022

We finished this unforgettable time on Zlatibor mountain with group games and exercise, strengthening the team spirit. Log-hub adventures were filled with an ancient train ride to Mokra Gora, as well as a boat tour to the wonderful and famous Uvac Canyon, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Serbia.

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Workshop Exercises Definition Conference 52

World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

Photo: WFP/Elizabeth Millership In less than 30 minutes, the group has been briefed on safety, given an overview of the training, divided into four groups. By asking students about their experiences we could see there was a gap between academic-style lectures and field exercises where they are expected to implement this technology.

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Course Buyer Training Exercises Training 40

AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

Only about 22% use network design software and 18% use network design software with embedded analytics among this group. . Care should be exercised though , because the same reasons that have made the technology more accessible should’ve made it more affordable. It’s time for companies to kick their spreadsheet habit.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 62

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Now here is one very important point to bear in mind: you may notice I mentioned setting performance targets which exceed that of the best among your peer group of companies. Of course you don’t have to restrict benchmarking exercises to a single event at the start of a continuous improvement program. Click To Tweet.

Supply Chains 70

Supply Chains Scenario Planning Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 70

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Too often forecasting is an exercise is done by a demand planner, who tosses it over the fence to someone else to fulfill. “Had we forecasted that, we would have built a different supply chain.” In that one statement he encapsulates the need for supply chain orchestration.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 126

World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2020

She is also part of the HIV-positive patient self-support groups. She adds: “Every HIV-positive patient should know that food, medicine and exercise are essential for quality of life.

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Exercises Construction Groups 59

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Furthermore, you should present them in the right language for each stakeholder group and using the most appropriate instrument. Don’t get me wrong here; off-the-shelf KPIs can serve a useful purpose, for example, when used for external benchmarking exercises. Golden Rule #6: Choose the Right Method of Presentation.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Sourcing Strategies Scenario Planning 75

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Please involve procurement/purchasing, materials management, the planning and forecasting group, warehouse operations, facilities, finance / accounting, IT, customer service / sales, and anyone else that will touch this implementation. Do you have a project manager in the business and in the IT group?

Supply Chain Design Software 74

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Resource Reduction 74

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Operations with a large number of SKU’s usually have product or family groups that are supplied by a single or few suppliers. Slotting can allow the grouping of these products within areas of the pick-face reducing the travel required to replenish directly from receipt. And remember that you don’t have to slot everything.

Production 74

Production Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction 74

247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Defence secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Our troops now have the chance to test out a huge range of robotic kit in what will be the biggest exercise of its kind in our history. The Royal Tank Regiment Battle Group from 1 Armoured Infantry Brigade are providing the bulk of exercising troops and taking responsibility of command and control.

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Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight forwarding Groups 28

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Until you have struggled as a learner to apply the Improvement Kata (using the Starter Kata) on a real problem (not just a classroom exercise) that affects the work of real people and the outcomes to real customers , please don’t just pick up the 5 Questions card and think you are a coach. Coaching Starter Kata.

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Material Savings Examples Resource Reduction How To 237

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

It is in these situations where people matter the most, and where we most need the ability to ask the right questions, pay attention to the right things, and exercise the right judgement. There are ample situations where the tradeoffs are complex and unclear, the outcomes risky. And these are all capabilities very human in nature.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Negotiating Skills 116