The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc. But in general the operators hurry, cut a corner now and then. I talked about this in a post way back in 2008: Not Just Asking Why – Five Investigations.

Waste Reduction 397

Waste Reduction Buyer Training Document Production 397

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. This exercise yield positive results, in terms of planning community getting their confidence back in APO system & overall solution, over a period of time. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. November 2009.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 29

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory on a weekly basis, by direct shipment and cross-docking operations, from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. Like Intel, Starbucks is pretty much a household name.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 85

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities. The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. As in most commercial sectors at that time, sales were falling.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65