The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

In many cases the material these current-day trainers use deviates very little from the source material. In addition, there are companies that are “training the trainer” to deliver the course precisely – which is good – and coaching them not to deviate from the words in the manual.

Buyer Training 195

Buyer Training Material Savings Course Optimal Sourcing 195

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Moved to a vendor-managed inventory model wherever it was possible to do so. Introduced a formal S&OP planning process. Reduce cost to serve.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 85

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. Moving to a vendor-managed inventory model wherever it was possible to do so. Introducing a formal S&OP planning process. Reduce cost to serve.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

Optimal Sourcing 104

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 104

AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

AIMMS has been in the market of prescriptive analytics (otherwise known as mathematical optimization) since 1989. Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 83

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Modeling the impact of weather events. Modeling impact of promotions and campaigns. Once you have your process(es) modeled with real-life scenarios, parameters, and constraints, you have a digital twin that will save a lot of time and support fast-decision-making. . Analyzing the root cause of stock outs. Going Autonomous.

Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 157

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. That will be an essential step to help you understand your current supply chain capabilities and where they may need improvement to meet those customer expectations—and address key trends in supply chain management.

Inventory Reduction 106

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 106