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While supply chain management is a hot topic, it is also often misunderstood. Some look over at a few scrambling production schedulers and think the chaos they see is all there is to supply chain management. Read more... |
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Put the word “strategic” in front of any process and, like magic, it becomes much more important. Sometimes, it becomes so important that common folk can no longer be allowed to know exactly what it means! Read more... |
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Don’t let anyone steer you wrong. Lean is the #1 improvement program in the world. Don’t be fooled by charlatans, who have simply been chaotic cost cutters. Success comes to those who take a systematic approach to the elimination of waste. Read more... |
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Six Sigma has earned a tremendous reputation as one of the leading organizational improvement programs. It has also remained a mystery to many. But, make no mistake, six sigma is a complete program with a powerful methodology. Read more... |
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It’s time for straight talk about the confusion surrounding lean six sigma. The kind of discussion which will be uncomfortable for some. Read more... |
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Everyone’s work effort has an intended outcome. The challenge becomes achieving this intended outcome every time.
This is where the concept of standard work becomes a foundation for success, whether for rocket engines or a cup of java. Read more... |
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The reality, we all deal with, is the knowledge that nothing’s permanent. This means you need a culture of continuous improvement if you seek to create a sustainable organization. Read more... |
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Ice sculptures and supplier contracts have a few things in common. Both are painstakingly crafted, momentarily appreciated, and then quickly forgotten after their moment in the sun. Read more... |
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The global Covid-19 pandemic has thrown many supply chains into disarray. The concept of a supply chain is now something everyone has heard about.
Unfortunately, periods of huge shortages are now turning into periods of excess inventory. This scenario is exactly what has been described as the bullwhip effect. Read more... |