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Thoughts on Failure Modes of Kaizen Events

The Lean Thinker

The common frustration in the weeks following a classic 5 day “kaizen event” (which go by many names) is that the follow-on actions are not completed, and the changes that were made erode quickly. What Happens During the Event. Look at how the structure of these events drives how people interact with one another.

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Logistics Events: Top 12 Virtual Events to Attend

FreightWaves SONAR

Here are some great virtual logistics events that can help you stay up to date, engaged, and actively learning during each quarter. Q1 logistics conferences With the start of the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the National Retail Federation (NRF) logistics events too, but that’s not all there is to do. Register Here.

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FANUC unveils speakers for Open House event

Logistics Business Magazine

With less than a week to go until FANUC UK opens the doors to its Coventry HQ (2nd-4th November 2022), the automation specialist has unveiled the full speaker line-up for its Open House event. Their panel discussion will cover the power of partnerships and the fundamentals of good collaboration. Day 1 – The power of partnerships.

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From Insight to Impact: Optimizing Your Logistics Operations

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 9, 2024 Supply Chain Now Webinar On-Demand: From Insight to Impact: Optimizing Your Logistics Operations Missed our live event? Collaborative planning techniques for effective implementation.

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2023 Why Communications Matters In Logistics – LinkedIn Live

Blue Grace Logistics

Webinars Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - July 27, 2023 2023 Why Communications Matters In Logistics – LinkedIn Live WHAT IS THE TOPIC? How does good communication affect customer satisfaction?

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Using Data Collaboration to Aid Competitive Advantage

Logistics Business Magazine

In an industry where margins are already tight, the ability of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to harness data to make operational and strategic decisions – both in terms of responding to unforeseen events and delivering sustainable profits – can be the difference between survival and obsolescence. across the whole supply chain.

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80% say Brexit is biggest disruption

Logistics Business Magazine

The Ivalua-commissioned study, conducted by Coleman Parkes, found that Brexit was having a bigger impact on supply chains than the war in Ukraine (76%), rising energy costs (71%) and COVID-19 (59%). Yet, according to a study from Procurious, only 24% of executive teams have fast-tracked investments in new technology for procurement.”.