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Daily Management for Improvement

The Lean Thinker

I’m digging through old archives again, and came across this graphic I put together around 2006 or so. You Cannot Meet a Challenge Without Working on Stability. That understanding will be incomplete by definition – because if we truly understood what was going on we wouldn’t have the problem.

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” T his definition of what S&OP is and what the objectives are is still v alid today at this high level. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? Lower inventory levels . Reduced operating costs .

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How Do Freight Brokers Find Great Work-Life Balance?

GlobalTranz

It’s an idea praised and discussed in countless articles , meetings, and studies. Whether you’re struggling to meet someone else’s definition or feeling bored by low expectations, working under someone else’s ideas of success can negatively impact your work and your life. How do freight brokers avoid this?

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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?

AIMMS

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” T his definition of what S&OP is and what the objectives are is still v alid today at this high level. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? Lower inventory levels . Reduced operating costs .

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U.S. Dept. of Treasury Task Force issues report to help remedy financial outlook for USPS

247 Customs Broker

Gordon Glazer, senior consultant for San Diego-based parcel consultancy Shipware LLC , noted that there appears to be a disconnect relating to the Task Force report indicating that the USPS must pursue new cost-cutting strategies that will enable it to meet the changing realities of its business model.

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What You Should Know Before Buying a Truck

Women in Trucking

A new truck definitely lets you know ALL of the histories with the truck. Glider kits are a great way to get a newer truck with an older engine that doesn't have to meet new engine emissions requirements. members/owner-operators/lease-semi-trailer/2006-2020 – M&L Research, Inc. What are Glider Kits? Fueloyal.com/20.things-check-used-semi-truck2020