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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

That actually isn’t a bad analogy as I was advocating a pretty dramatic shift in the role of the kaizen workshop leaders. Kaizen Events. Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. Every tool, technique, etc.

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Drones to the rescue as Cyclone Desmond storms Mozambique

World Food Programme Logistics

Training led by the World Food Programme (WFP) in the Southern Africa region expand the options for emergency response Aerial assessment of Mozambique floods using drones, January 2019. These new skills are the result of multiple training opportunities led by WFP on how to fly, map, and coordinate with UAS.

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How To Use the Off-season as an Opportunity To Offset Business Costs

WorkWave

Many companies choose to schedule employee training sessions during the off-season. For example, a coffee shop might add seasonal hot chocolate to their menu, until tourists return with the warmer weather. They might host educational workshops, complimentary seminars, or other public events. Embrace Technology.

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7 Strategic Performance Business Practices with 3PL KPIs and 4 KPI Problems to Solve

GlobalTranz

At times, both parties agree to remuneration for Kaizen Blitz events, Six Sigma problem solving. Human Resources should be trained for continuous improvement. Solution 2 : Helping managers and employees to understand the meaning of their KPIs is conducted through workshops run by a logistics service provider.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If you can’t see any apparent opportunities, ask yourself if it’s possible to create some, for example, by splitting the workload into shifts , enabling your vehicles to operate around the clock and reducing the time they spend parked up. You could look for a training organisation that offers train-to-train courses.

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Mixed fleet for German manufacturer

Logistics Business Magazine

Well-trained warehouse workers are hard to find in empty labour markets. In the background is Kowalski’s 18-strong service team, including an in-house workshop, a well-stocked spare parts warehouse, and fast deliveries from the Hyster central warehouse in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, 50km away. The process is labour-intensive.

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“The pandemic has changed the industry”

Logistics Business Magazine

The project work of our teams is done via digital whiteboards and we use virtual presentation platforms for training our sales partners. However, it does not completely replace face-to-face events in the long run. That means you use the free workshop capacities for reconditioning used equipment? Absolutely!