Are you finding it hard to understand Lean blogs and podcasts? One of the best resources to getting a full understanding of Lean is through Lean Manufacturing Books. For this year and 2020, the 11 Best Lean Manufacturing Books to read are discussed While Lean manufacturing concepts are simple, theoretically, they are harder in practice…. Continue reading
The Green Belt in the Six Sigma certification project is the starting point, after pursuing which, the candidates can go ahead to seek many other certification levels in the Six Sigma course. But this does not mean that the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt does not hold much weight. A high number of skilled employees… Continue reading
For a business to maintain profitability and high-quality standard, owners and managers are required to level up and continuously improve both effectiveness and efficiency for supply chain optimisation. Will Lean Six Sigma Books can help? To facilitate continuous improvement within the supply base and your own operations, companies can use from established continuous improvement methodologies… Continue reading
Today’s business environment is ultracompetitive. Smart businesses are opting for better practices and operations that focus on eliminating waste, reducing costs, while also creating an environment that supports continuous business growth. 5S Kaizen help you achive all that. Kaizen is a part of the lean manufacturing system which was developed to maintain a continuous improvement… Continue reading
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a product development approach that complements the Six Sigma problem-solving methodology. Promoted as “Six Sigma goes upstream,” Design for Six Sigma involves changing or redesigning the fundamental structure of the underline process or product. The major objective of Design for Six Sigma is to “design it right the first… Continue reading
Several individuals believe six sigma books are difficult to comprehend. Yet, I believe six sigma books has transformed the operations management world in countless ways. In effect, six sigma as process and product improvement methodology has proved its worth in supply chain management, operations, quality and service management. Six Sigma books offer a data-driven method… Continue reading
Most supply chain professionals must be alert and quickly responsive to the changing needs of its customers. Modern-day Supply Chain Professionals are expected to be competent in a number of skills; amongst them, one the key competence is to drive continuous improvement. Lean Six Sigma is proven continuous improvement philosophies. Therefore for those who want… Continue reading
There are so many different facets of Operations Management books recommended to every supply chain professional; it can be awe-inspiring when it comes to really selecting which reference Operations Management books to read. Some of you have asked if can I recommend Operations Management books, this led me to writing this blog. Some of the… Continue reading
In a JIT supply chain, reliable suppliers will reduce supply uncertainty and make the supply chain more effective, therefore supplier selection is crucial. However, Purchasing in JIT environment is different and therefore it requires a slightly different mindset for selecting suppliers who can survive in JIT Supply Chain long term. Researchers1 suggested that the selection… Continue reading
A JIT System (Just- in-time System) is an inventory management philosophy aimed at reducing waste and redundant inventory by delivering products, components, or materials just when an organization needs them. When I wrote a blog on JIT Purchasing there has been quite a lot comments and interest from the supply chain community on how it… Continue reading
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