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Toyota Kata: What If There Is No Takt Time?

The Lean Thinker

From an industrial engineering standpoint, takt time is an expression of how much capacity you need. The whole goal of an ideal “Just-in-Time” system is that we have only the capacity required to meet the demand. If the system is even able to run faster than the takt time, we have excess capacity.

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Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?

Talking Logistics

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation.

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Why Planning and Forecasting are More Important Than Ever

Now, That's Logistics

When sales forecasts are accurate, companies know they’ll have enough product supply to meet customer demand for those goods. And even if there’s an imbalance, good forecasts allow organizations to course-correct before a real problem emerges. Covering the Demand. Planning is obviously key,” says Chrapko.

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5 more truckload shipping strategies for enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Digital freight matching is growing more valuable as a way to source meaningful capacity Companies and freight managers that have embraced digital technology and automation remain more likely to thrive. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. Download the White Paper.

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

FreightWaves SONAR

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Technological advancements for procurement in the shipping industry make it easier to meet a client’s expectations and satisfy all needs. Download the White Paper.

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Gamification and Robotics Level Up Employee Engagement

Logistics Viewpoints

The robots provide helpful information along the workflow cycle, they travel to employees, meet employees at work locations, or move material without associate intervention. By leveraging AMRs, an organization can easily add or remove robots to maintain optimal capacity, and limit adjustments to base labor staffing requirements.

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When You’re Hustling for Business, it Pays to be Smart About it

Envase Technologies

Maybe it’s something informal like a backyard barbecue or an official “business meeting”, but you’re talking about how your company could help them with their intermodal transport needs. Of course I can do it!” Or you’re already booked in meetings until lunch? With Envase you always know your capacity.