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Applying the Improvement Kata to the Process of Leadership

The Lean Thinker

The technical “tools” alone are pretty useless unless you are already operating in the kind of culture that embeds the mechanisms of learning and collaboration deep into the structure of day-to-day work. And the “lean tools” all impact those norms in ways that people often are not prepared for.

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Toyota Kata: What If There Is No Takt Time?

The Lean Thinker

Steve’s proposal was a Current / Target condition template that includes more than the “blank generic version” but doesn’t focus so much on the cadence and timing: From Steve Medlin’s KataCon presentation. Don’t Confuse the Tool with the Goal. It means we need to find a different tool.

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FreightFest 2023 with Rahmel Wattley

The Logistics of Logistics

FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N’ Hustle. Truck N’ Hustle provides the news, stories, resources, and tools for transportation and logistics professionals to be successful in the trucking business. Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023. Rahmel got his start in the trucking business in the early 2000’s.

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How Do You Know They Know?

The Lean Thinker

Present the Operation. It is a learning tool. It is a check, right after the operation (present the operation) was performed to see how well it worked. TWI Job Instruction is built around a four step process titled “How to Instruct.”. Steps 2 and 3 are the core of the process. Try Out Performance. Teaching Back as Learning.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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The Bloomberg of Freight with Mary O’Connell

The Logistics of Logistics

FreightWaves’ SaaS product, SONAR, is the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. FreightWaves provides current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform.

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A First-Timer’s Guide to KataCon

The Lean Thinker

Also the evening of the 13th is the Kata Geek Meetup, a less formal series of short presentations and discussion. This means if you are registered for either you can go back and forth to see the people and presentations that interest you. Hint – it isn’t about tools.) And – yes, I will be there.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expenditure, and its profound impact on financial statements.

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Disruption Reimagined: How to Conquer, Not Crumble, During Supply Chain Instability

Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. The question is… how do you get started?

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!