The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. For Abnormal Conditions: ACT: These are actions that the leader must take if she finds something that isn’t “as it should be” in the course of the CHECK questions above. Kent Bowen.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. In the meantime, we should study its strengths and weaknesses, and the how and why of its present design. Logistics readiness is not just a matter of prioritising Defence resources.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 30, 2020

Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. Because capital costs are higher, however, company leaders must study the finances and determine if such a move would improve your ability to serve customers while remaining competitive.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

What do I need to study? Of course not. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses.

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels. Fuel and ammunition feed into the discussion of force posture, and the importance of exercises to build ‘preparedness including minimum viable improvements in key areas’ is also clear (pp 78-80).

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. The control of logistics resources, especially in capability development, is influenced significantly by the desire to attain and exercise power within the institution.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 4, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. And this is more than the biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre. Cost-capture. Mortuary Affairs.

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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. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, with a considerable proportion of that growth achieved by way of acquisitions.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Mini Case Study: Walmart. If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. We also provide frameworks for effective interactions with others in courses such as purchasing, negotiation, professional selling, and team-based assignments.

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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. The company grew substantially over the course of two decades, achieving a considerable portion of that growth by way of acquisitions. Procurement analysis.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But it had its limitations, of course. We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. It makes a complex exercise, that used to be painstaking and manual, much easier to perform. To mention a few, version control was hard.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Online forklift schools or forklift courses are legit and can get you trained to operate a forklift. Online forklift certification courses aren't different from in-person training. This includes demonstrations by the qualified trainer and practical exercises by the trainee. Is A Forklift Certification Worth It?

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But it had its limitations, of course. We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. It makes a complex exercise, that used to be painstaking and manual, much easier to perform. To mention a few, version control was hard.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. 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. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management. View all Infosys blogs.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 31, 2018

Corporate Strategy Division, Nippon Express USA. “I’m a typical Japanese businessman,” Uchida said, explaining how he started with the company’s air freight division after completing his university studies in 1982. If NAFTA ends, it will, of course, change the way cargo moves across the [U.S.-Mexico]

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

But it had its limitations, of course. We also do a lot of production capacity studies in different countries, but it always took a long time to gather and validate data for each country. It makes a complex exercise, that used to be painstaking and manual, much easier to perform. To mention a few, version control was hard.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. Could Drones Ease Road Congestion?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

Gain Industry Experience and Study. We asked David from LoadTraning how much time one would have to set aside to pass a freight broker course as well as some hands-on training. Starting your freight brokering journey does not need to be complicated – but you do need to prepare thoroughly for launching a freight brokerage business.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. They can also aid you in identifying and implementing best practices to further your performance objectives.

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

To make things easier, it might be worth considering an investment in some analytics software to speed up the process, and of course, you won’t look at every SKU or customer. That’s a strong indicator that improvements are there for the taking, but you need to exercise care in how you go about it. Why Modeling Makes Sense.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Light lunch: cold cuts, bread coffee, and soda: simple: this expenditure is up to you, of course. Now that you know how to get a supplier day conference and are collaborating with your suppliers better, it’s time to have a value analysis exercise. Then we select the item to be studied. What is Value Analysis?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

It can of course also be used to make an already profitable relationship even more profitable! Step 1: Agree on Objectives: CTS analysis is highly valuable as a general exercise, especially if your company has never completed one before, but certain specific problems can also be solved with help from CTS analyses.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Case Studies. |. As was the case last year, the 2012 holiday buying season will be very much about the continued leveraging power of consumers in exercising multi-channel buying preferences and technology-enabled online tools. Of course, my understanding of how this shopping process goes down is very shallow; I am just a student.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It’s not just that the Russians are marching in — it’s that they are welcomed by too many people in society,” said Jelena Milic, director of the Center for Euro-Atlantic Studies, a think tank that advocates closer ties with the West. But even when we go to Russia, it does not mean we are leaving our E.U.

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