SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

Quick delivery, lean operations and a widely distributed footprint have been the top priorities. 3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] But as the Suez Canal crisis shows, looks are deceiving.”[3]

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. Kanban came from the same place as the wider principles of lean manufacturing: Toyota. The customer’s order is complete.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? How can we Continuously Improve Daily and Sustain a Lean Culture and Behavior? Why are we doing this?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Collaborative discussions can help identify relevant data sources and metrics that capture the end-to-end supply chain process and align with overall business goals. Data inventory and assessment: Conduct a comprehensive inventory of available data sources within the organization, including internal systems (e.g., sensors, RFID tags).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

This often requires a major shift in thinking – from the top down – and for many, implementing a formal process improvement methodology such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Lean Six Sigma is about not simply accepting the old way of doing things, but asking “Why do I do that?” Barry Gasaway is Vice President, Lean Six Sigma at Transplace.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In order to avoid excess inventory and keep your business lean, you must understand the pace of movement of each product. Another great way to look at warehouse cost reductions is to follow what Ernst & Young calls the "End to End" Planning and Fulfillment Network , which goes in line with the next section, Lean Principles. .

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Have you ever wondered how to implement a lean supply chain successfully? Then, he brings decades of experience and will show you how to make lean supply chain works. Background Lean concepts originated in the 1950’s in Japan, and developed and matured in Toyota factories over several decades. In this guest commentary, J.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Customer Service: The Source of Supply Chain Innovation. In December’s issue of InBound, editor Keith Biondi cited customer service as the source for supply chain innovation. Some examples of some popular BPR tools are LEAN, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, etc. Customer Service: The Real Source of SCM Innovation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Lean Manufacturing: Better Manufacturing Visibility, Lower Operational Costs. What Makes a Lean Initiative Successful? Despite its popularity and wide adoption among businesses, not all implementation of Lean principles achieve the same success rate. The average success rate of Lean initiatives is less than 10%.

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Vanguard Software

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

So, too must we re-evaluate what it means to have a lean supply chain. Let’s face it; we are in the throes of learning a brutal lesson: Keeping a supply chain resilient is just as important as keeping it lean. And that means we must now include in our definition of lean: efficient, agile, and elastic. Download eBook.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2021

I want to be Lean – Lean manufacturing is not about software solutions”. However, Lean manufacturing comes from a philosophy, formulated in principles, implemented through techniques, supported by tools or solutions. They complement, strengthen, and leverage them to deliver overall value to supply chain operations. “I

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Agile = The New Lean. Another key player in the 2016 state of supply chain report was the move away from rigid, lean processes to agile methodologies. Ultimately, lean supply chain processes improved efficiency, but they limited the variability and adaptability within a company.

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AB&R

JUNE 18, 2020

With the supply chain’s lean model, many retailers were not able to respond to the sudden changes in demand. Sources: [link]. The post Supply Chain Shifts From Lean Model appeared first on AB&R. The last few months have put the supply chain to the test. We’ve seen strong points and weaker areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Solutions to these types of problems are incredibly complex and must lean on a variety of modern technologies and know-how for help. As a result, inventory is kept lean, and warehouse space is utilized more efficiently. Finally, the efficient use of vertical space is often an underutilized opportunity in warehouse management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The platform provides a single source of truth for shippers and carriers by aggregating data from multiple sources, including transportation management systems (TMS), freight market data, and carrier performance data.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 19, 2022

From “lean” to secure. As reported in a recent Resilinc blog , supply chains for EV batteries and electric motors are also challenged by ethical sourcing concerns. A better sourcing strategy appeared first on Resilinc. It should be noted that Toyota wasn’t immune to supply chain disruptions, and its U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed. A resilient supply chain incorporates alternative sources, carriers, routes, and other characteristics so that it can flex in response to a situation. Build organizational resiliency to support your supply chain strategy.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 20, 2017

Are you using lean in your logistics and transportation management? Lean is a new way of doing business. The transportation company’s culture and behavior should change to apply Lean thinking. The goal in Lean Transportation is to use the ‘Eight (8) Right’s: Right Materials. Right Source. Right time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As a result, hospital chains largely lacked competence in sourcing. Sometimes they’ll lean in, and have a discussion, and it usually resolves itself.” In many healthcare systems, the costs of these supplies and services were not closely examined. The costs were passed down the line to patients and insurers.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 25, 2015

Not long ago, QRM was heralded as the new Lean, and now we are bombarded with DDMRP as the panacea for all our problems. Of course Lean, Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Theory of Constraints (TOC, the origin of DDMRP) also have fundamental differences. And while Polca is pushed by QRM, Kanban is widely known thanks to Lean.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Holistic data is readily accessible from a single platform or source of truth, while the solution promptly alerts operators in the event of any issues, empowering them with optimal decision support and enhancing responsiveness to disruptions. It offers a paperless system and supports Lean practices like the Kanban framework.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Vizion changes the game by providing multiple data sources that are already connected, offering instant-on capabilities. Their API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing. Marco Tieman – CEO, LBB International.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Lean manufacturing also focused on managing these operational risks, especially within the four walls of the enterprise.

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AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

When operating with lean profit margins, it becomes even more important for companies to improve their supply chain. Make a comprehensive list of the equipment that you need before you begin sourcing these items. Restaurants often run on very lean profit margins, and they need to be able to source their products reliably.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Check out these lean managment strategies for the supply chain. Most sources trace the origin of the phrase “lean, mean fighting machine” to Army basic training camps, but that same motto can apply to the supply chain as well. To Go Lean, Start Lean. Mobility as a Lean Supply Chain Solution.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Check out these lean managment strategies for the supply chain. Most sources trace the origin of the phrase “lean, mean fighting machine” to Army basic training camps, but that same motto can apply to the supply chain as well. To Go Lean, Start Lean. Mobility as a Lean Supply Chain Solution.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Automated Freight Procurement & Sourcing: Efficiently match loads with carriers for the best available rates. Optimized Load Planning: Automate daily load planning, matching loads to carriers and creating cost-effective plans. Scalable & Smart TMS: Learn and adapt over time, improving efficiency and performance.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

The magazine serves as an excellent source of buyers in various areas of the food and beverage industry. Food Logistics also caters to professionals in the logistics sector, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, software, and technology.

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LevaData

JULY 9, 2019

This explosion has rippled through supply chain and sourcing as access to useable data sources has increased. This data has the potential to revolutionize the way sourcing is conducted. Increasing Agility With Cognitive Sourcing. That puts a lot of pressure on sourcing teams.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 14, 2022

Whether you’re a senior process planner, industrial engineer, product designer, program leader, student, professor or just interested in this domain, you’ll find this Community a unique and common source of information on manufacturing planning.

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The Lean Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Introduction Lean supply chain management is not exclusively for those companies who manufacture products, but by businesses who want to streamline their processes by eliminating waste and non-value added activities. Lean Manufacturing. Quality is an important part of lean manufacturing. Source : [link]. Warehousing.

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QAD

MAY 7, 2020

The desire is to create flexible sourcing and connected supply chain networks that effectively respond to customers’ issues and expectations. Reevaluate Lean Inventory. Lean manufacturing has revolutionized production and supply chain operations over the years, resulting in business benefits and the elimination of waste.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 14, 2015

Against the many new articles and books being produced on the changing face of procurement and the importance of value creation and collaboration, Andrew Cox’s new book “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis” came out earlier this year. These types of relationships do not exist in the world of Cox’s two by two Sourcing Portfolio matrices.

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