The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

This was written four years before I first encountered Toyota Kata , and reflected my experience as a lean director operating within a $2billion slice of a global manufacturing company. Are neither necessary nor sufficient to implement [our operating system]. All Saint’s Church – Wittenberg, Germany. Kaizen tools included.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 17, 2019

It is difficult avoid feeling that the successful outcome of the International Forces East Timor (INTERFET) operation was achieved despite of logistics organisation and preparedness, not because of it. We are fortunate in that an Official History of the INTERFET operation is being written.

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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. Optimizing for RONA RONA is calculated by dividing net profit by total assets.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

I dutifully presented my findings to the plant manager and his continuous improvement manager. In the photo above, it is the operational leaders who are explaining what they are learning to me. And things pretty much ended there. Years later, another plant manager asked me to come out to their site and map their value streams.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

The transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. But first, what is route optimisation? You know when you’re planning a road trip and trying to figure out the best way to hit all your stops?

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Ship Monk

JUNE 20, 2022

During these summits, employees from different areas of the ShipMonk operation have the opportunity to learn from heads of departments, ask questions, and refine their eCommerce mindsets. Immerse yourself in a bit of that dream now by touring the ShipMonk operation in under 45 seconds, or even applying to join the team today!

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. Learning how to operate a forklift is not just about knowing which lever does what; it’s about developing a sixth sense of the forklift’s movements and limitations. Let’s dive in! No cutting corners allowed.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80). Nonetheless, the document does present an opportunity to achieve important – vital – outcomes for Defence that must be taken. 1] Betts, R.,

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By David Beaumont This article, and the series which follows, are an updated version of a presentation given at the Australian National University titled ‘ Logistics preparedness and mobilising the national support base: the effectiveness of ADF strategic logistics prior to Operation Warden 1999 ‘.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

The shelves groan, after all, under the weight of books about business management and military operations. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise. As several fine books have been written about the operation in question, this sometimes takes the form of an invitation to visit the library.) .

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How 3PLs Can Gain Visibility and a Competitive Advantage Offering Automated Billing and a Self-Service Interactive Customer Portal It’s hard to imagine a third-party logistics (3PL) business today operating without some form of a warehouse management system ( WMS ) connecting the digital dots.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 24, 2022

For manufacturers and distributors, a healthy business translates to goals like beefing up the sales pipeline, streamlining operations, and improving efficiency. Without this information the threat of wastage, unnecessary downtime and poor decision-making is ever present. Solutions to equip you on the journey.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Why do organisations outsource logistics operations? the warehousing front, checking performance against just a few industry KPIs can quickly help managers determine how effective their operations are. Third-party logistics companies have to pay almost the same operating costs as other organisations (sometimes more).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Just a handful of optimization and operations research experts ran models of the network and made recommendations. However, with the new generation technologies, it now is practical to keep the data feeds fresh to make the modeling exercises a continuous, ongoing discipline. Supply Chain Design has crossed the chasm after all!

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

WEBINAR: Algorithms are a proven way to optimise pooling operations, as they provide the vital ability to move the right containers at the right time to the right place. Exercises to improve your transitions in either direction. Achieving successful transition between container management software and your supply chain line-up.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

WEBINAR: Algorithms are a proven way to optimise pooling operations, as they provide the vital ability to move the right containers at the right time to the right place. Exercises to improve your transitions in either direction. Achieving successful transition between container management software and your supply chain line-up.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the ‘logistics enterprise’ to respond. Finally, it recommended that the US must increase its funding to logistics programs to make anticipated future joint operating concepts viable. At present, they aren’t.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Although the US economy is getting back on its feet, the supply chain industry continues to grapple with disruptions, some of which have been hampering operations since early 2020. In such tricky times, exercising forward-thinking and planning shipments in advance can help businesses take advantage of the holiday season.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Logistics readiness refers to the ability to undertake, to build up and thereafter to sustain, combat operations at the full combat potential of forces. [1]. Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 22, 2017

What the Statement didn’t do, however, was to detail a new path for industry in the context of supporting actual ADF operations. While reliance was avoided because of the strategic policy orientation of ‘self-reliance’, ‘we must now also move to confront our dependence on US resupply in high-intensity operations’.

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. Where to get forklift operator training. Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? Who Provides Forklift Operator Training? Why Is Forklift Operator Training Important? General principles of safe forklift operation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

While newer networks promise faster, more reliable connections, the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks can significantly disrupt existing operations without adequate planning. For lorry and truck fleets, the implications are vast – not only affecting personal safety and the overall efficiency of operations.

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WorkWave

MAY 31, 2019

As a pest control owner/operator (sometimes wearing a sales-hat), a dedicated salesperson or a technician/salesperson combo it’s important that you help yourself by adopting and executing some key selling methods. Here are 4 sales approaches to exercise harmoniously while conducting pest control sales in 2019: 1. Embrace Your Brand.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 13, 2018

This article was originally prepared in collaboration with ‘ Over The Horizon: Multi-domain operations and strategies’ , a blog which asks the question , ‘what comes after the Joint and inter-agency constructs?’ Like many armies before it, the US Army has utilized the employment of civilians to enhance its operations throughout its history.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 20, 2020

In 2018, Australia and the United States finished celebrating ‘100 years of Mateship,’ noting our distinguished history of operating alongside each other since World War I. armies, as well as other partners, operate an enormous range of different materiel with different sustainment requirements. The Australian and U.S.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Most of the presenters at Lean Frontier’s recent online Kata Practitioner Day were describing their experiences applying what was outlined in that book. Last year’s KataCon featured a number of presenters who have adapted the routines to their specific situations, and we have seen the Kata morph as they are used “in the wild.”

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

It operates in 70 countries with a workforce of 80,000, producing over 300 specialty beers and ciders at international, regional and local levels. Planning such a large operation efficiently is no doubt a challenge, but HEINEKEN’s quest for efficiency started in the company’s early years. HEINEKEN is a very de-centralized company.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 12, 2020

Shipping Lines must exercise due diligence to make the container equipment is seaworthy by regularly servicing its containers. Pre-existing conditions means when the container released has bent door hinges, rust, dents, old cracks in the door of the container, apparent improper previous repairs etc.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Furthermore, you should present them in the right language for each stakeholder group and using the most appropriate instrument. Golden Rule #6: Choose the Right Method of Presentation. Try to find presentation methods that make your KPIs easy to access, visualise, and assimilate. Assign individuals as KPI owners.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. He started his career working for C.H. Robinson in Boston where he spent almost 7 years.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 26, 2017

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. That being said, there should be no surprises for regular readers …… #5 – ‘Thinking small – the importance of small team logistics operations’ by Steven Mencshelyi. By David Beaumont. Why is this important?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

However, 2023 presents a unique scenario. The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. DGL’s operations team will work with you to create the optimal timeline. While the peak season poses challenges, proper planning can make it manageable.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 17, 2018

What the Statement didn’t do, however, was to detail a new path for industry in the context of supporting actual ADF operations. While reliance was avoided because of the strategic policy orientation of ‘self-reliance’, ‘we must now also move to confront our dependence on US resupply in high-intensity operations’.

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