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The Improvement Kata and DMAIC

The Lean Thinker

This is a video of Gerd’s presentation to Kata School Cascadia on the process of developing problem-solving capacity and cascading goals. It is really important here to exercise some discipline and resist the urge to start brainstorming ideas of things we can change. Statistical tools can (sometimes) help gain more understanding.

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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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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, 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. However, some perhaps use unsophisticated—but adequate—digital tools for route planning. Book a free consultation.

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What is Order Picking?

Logistics Bureau

Any warehouse design exercise that doesn’t include a rigorous approach to designing the processes and equipment layout for Order Picking, is suspect. Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. Packing and Shipping Orders: Items are packed and ready for dispatch.

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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. It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. More data is coming in than ever before.

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ShipMonk Summits Enhance 3PL Mindsets

Ship Monk

Past summit highlights have included inspiring presentations from ShipMonk leadership, such as founder and CEO Jan Bednar , Chief Revenue Officer Kevin Sides, Chief Product Officer Rafael Zakinov, VP of Client Experience Christine Warren, and Chief People Officer Stuart Horowitz. Enhanced Company Culture and Client Relations.

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Cultivate a Stickier Customer Base Using WMS Add-On Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. The WMS simply mirrors and presents any dedicated, stored data to the customer without interrupting ongoing operations. But can technology do more? The answer, of course, is yes.