Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified. In alphabetical order they are: 1. Back Order. Inaccurate Billing.

Supply Chain Software 111

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Modeling Software Optimization Software 111

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Simple changes, like putting thought and intention into logically mapping the layout of your warehouse can make a huge overall difference in reducing the time it takes to get cargo out the door and en route to retailers. Low morale: This problem could be affecting your business at any and every point.

Inventory Reduction 48

Inventory Reduction Data Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 48

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you're looking for ways to reduce lead times, you’re in the right place. Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks. The closer the supplier is to your warehouse or manufacturing plant or location , the easier it is to reduce lead times.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction 52

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

The focus is to eliminate all wastes in the organization, improve processes, solve root cause problems, create a pull environment, and ensure that Lean Six Sigma (LSS) works for quality and daily problem solving using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act). Behaviors. .

Manufacturing Procurement 54

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 54

Conger

MAY 6, 2019

To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. So we asked six Toyota experts: how are you applying lean management principles at your facility? That goes for the time wasting processes and the time saving processes alike.”.

Waste Reduction 59

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was used in conjunction with our “how to walk the gemba” coaching sessions that we did with the lean staff, and then taught them to do with leaders. It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How to choose an RF scanner. How Is RF Scanning Used in Warehousing? How to Use an RF Scanner Gun. How Much Do RF Scanners Cost? How to Choose an RF Scanner. RF scanning can reduce paper usage and reduce the time order pickers waste handling paperwork for each order. And LOTS more!

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 52

Conger

MAY 6, 2019

To eliminate waste without sacrificing productivity to improve customer value. When it comes down to applying lean strategies, it’s not so easy. So we asked six Toyota experts: how are you applying lean management principles at your facility? That goes for the time wasting processes and the time saving processes alike.”.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 40

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Eliminates Potential Downtime Refurbishing eliminates the potential downtime and worries resulting from buying a used machine “as is.” For example, paper mills often use higher-capacity indoor cushion tire forklifts with paper roll clamps. The operators already know how to use the reconditioned equipment.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Eliminates Potential Downtime Refurbishing eliminates the potential downtime and worries resulting from buying a used machine “as is.” For example, paper mills often use higher-capacity indoor cushion tire forklifts with paper roll clamps. The operators already know how to use the reconditioned equipment.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

Conger

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Eliminates Potential Downtime Refurbishing eliminates the potential downtime and worries resulting from buying a used machine “as is.” For example, paper mills often use higher-capacity indoor cushion tire forklifts with paper roll clamps. The operators already know how to use the reconditioned equipment.

Cost Reduction 52

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings 52

WorkWave

AUGUST 21, 2021

With proper organizational management in place, it is easy to see where money is lost and improvements are needed to help reduce costs. One of the most significant advantages of fleet vehicle management is how it will save the company time. Another vital aspect of small business fleet management is how it can increase productivity.

Vendor Strategies 52

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

As a supply chain director, manager, or boss of a multinational corporation, where the supply chain is an integral part of your business, supply chain cost reductions are always at the forefront of your team’s mind. Vendor Managed Inventory Model for Supply Chain Cost Reductions. What is Reverse Marketing? What is Value Analysis?

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Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

Forto

JULY 25, 2018

The right strategy can propel the smallest of competitors through better, data-based decision making in international transport to the front of industrial battle lines. Big Data tools to unlock savings through multi-modal transport in freight forwarding, reduce risk, streamline Customs’ Clearance , and get freight to consumers faster.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Data Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 40

Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How warehouse management systems work. How they’re different from other software systems. How to choose a system that fits your operation. How Do Warehouse Management Systems Work? How to Choose a Warehouse Management System. The features, advantages, and benefits of each type. And lots more…. Let’s dive in!

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 52

Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

As lithium batteries are considered hazardous waste, it is expensive to dispose of them and also poses serious concerns for the environment. A common use case is the storage of electricity, for example in the home. Diverse challenges. Special containers for safe transport are also provided, and batteries are packaged onsite. .

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 28

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

“ The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize ”: Shigeo Shingo. Lean thinking focuses on the elimination of all waste (where waste is defined as any non-value added process) and bringing value to the customer , beyond the customer’s expectations. Try to recognize all of your wastes.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 53

Blog on Log

SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

SCM requires reducing costs, increasing inventory velocity and compressing cycle time; and some say these three may not be compatible or consistent. This is a fact, not because of accountants, but because companies simply do not understand how to fiscally account for their supply chain! Or so they say. Or, for the time it takes.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 40

Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

For the sake of longevity and efficiency, the latter is the best design choice because it eliminates the effort and financial costs of reactive uncertainty. Even Canada, a country that’s not exactly famous for shipping disasters, was virtually cut in half by a single unexpected bridge collapse in 2016.

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Conger

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We've documented them in this labor shortage post. Reducing employee turnover. For example, you can automate a lot of material handling tasks now. Digitizing and automating your supply chain can help you shorten lead times because of increased visibility, reduced errors, faster communication, and more. Increasing wages.

Operations 52

Operations Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 18, 2018

We spoke with Mr. Brett Turner, Vice President Supply Chain Management at DKSH (Thailand) to learn more about the strategy behind FMCG transportation and distribution in the ASEAN region and he also shared with us his vision focusing on future development of Thailand through this business. Regular audits show our success in this area.”.

Distribution 31

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

And according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, misapplying the technology in this way is a waste of a company’s time and money. That’s why it’s important to dispel the myths surrounding blockchain and cut through the buzzwords. EDI is prevalent in the industry today. .

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2017

Technically, you don’t need to hire a customs broker to clear your goods, but, much like hiring a lawyer to handle legal documents or a lawsuit, it’s clearly recommended. Customs rules and regulations are complex and the smallest detail can affect how a product is classified.

Compliance 40

Compliance Supply Chain Design Supply Chains Freight forwarding 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

One of the most notable examples is in agriculture, where equipment, fertilizer and seed vendors are working together to sell farmers guaranteed crop yields. In some domains, however, software is on its way to eliminating supply chains too, or at least shortening them significantly. Goodbye Lean, Hello Agile.

Supply Chain Software 101

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Proponents of this initiative argue that in the future, the combination of robots, automation and AI will so dramatically reduce the need for workers (and create high permanent unemployment levels) that at some point, we will have to adopt some minimum level of guaranteed income for all working age citizens. I tell this story for a reason.

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