The Lean Thinker

MARCH 6, 2019

When we study “culture” we are looking at the groups’ default patterns of interaction. It is even harder when you are talking about group behavior vs. simply individuals. Actually the message of “adaptive leadership” has been present since at least the first KataCon back in 2015.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

In fact, recent studies have shown that only about 35 percent of shippers are using TMS to manage their operations. The collection of vital data, such as rates and route options, allows the TMS to present the data in an easy to understand format so that logistics managers make the best decision possible about transportation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). How can I summarize the many sessions and customer case studies I attended in a short blog post? presented a great case study on the company’s journey and success with real-time freight visibility.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The survey shows a growing number of online shoppers of 3% and 4%, comparing to 2015 and 2014 respectively. Another study published by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggested that buyers spent about £1 billion a week with online UK retailers in February of 2017. It helps workers to deliver safe and accurate operations.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Most of the presenters at Lean Frontier’s recent online Kata Practitioner Day were describing their experiences applying what was outlined in that book. Last year’s KataCon featured a number of presenters who have adapted the routines to their specific situations, and we have seen the Kata morph as they are used “in the wild.”

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

By grouping a particular number of customers together, profitability can also be evaluated for a customer or market segment. Besides optimising the present or fixing the past, CTS reporting and analysis opens the door to what-if scenarios and projections. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August 2015.

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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

MIT has announced a new $1 billion commitment to address the global opportunities and challenges presented by the prevalence of computing and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing will build on MIT’s legacy of excellence in computation and the study of intelligence.

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