10 Amazing Online Lean Six Sigma Courses for Supply Chain Professionals
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
6 Reasons Why It Is Important to Understand Expected Customer Lead Time
Customer Lead Time is unquestionably a buzz word in today’s fast paced business environment, and everyone involved needs an in-depth understanding as to why it is important. Customer Lead Time can be defined as the time it takes from the instant an order is made by a customer, till the moment it reaches the hand… Continue reading
11 Vital Components of Material Management Technical Competencies to Master
When I started my blogging I wrote a blog on 8 Technical Supply Chain Competencies in Nov 2015. It was pretty basic and was more based on experience than research work. However, I did receive some good feedback on this article. On the back of that I have had opportunity to sponsor a Master’s research… Continue reading
9 Drowning ERP Implementation Risk Factors You Need to be Mindful of
For many decades companies have adopted the strategy of using Commercial-off-the-Shelf Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to meet their requirements. Almost all of them do come with some known ERP implementation risk. The availability of extensive pre-existing functionality in these are supposed to reduce risk and improve the performance of business (as they claim!). However,… Continue reading
13 Operations Management Books Every Supply Chain Professional Should Read
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 text books to read. Some of you have asked if can I recommend best operations management books , this led me to writing this blog…. Continue reading
18 Targeted Inventory Reduction Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals
Inventory comprises an important part of current assets, particularly in manufacturing industry. A lot of cash flow is committed to inventories so as to ensure a smooth flow of production to meet a demanding customer service level. However, maintaining inventory also involves holding or carrying costs along with opportunity cost. Therefore, identifying inventory reduction strategies becomes critical for supply chain and… Continue reading
The 25 Best Supply Chain and Procurement Twitter Accounts to Follow
The 25 Best Supply Chain and Procurement Twitter Accounts to Follow have been selected from many Supply Chain blogs. Well, it is all thanks to Twitter as it provide us instant access to the inside workings of some of the best Supply Chain and Procurement blogs in the business, and you’d be a fool for… Continue reading
19 Tested Areas to Seek Supply Chain Best Practices
Companies striving to achieve and sustain competitive advantage generally try to seek and implement supply chain best practices. It could be reasoned that these supply chain best practices significantly improve product quality, customer service level, increase market share and return on assets, and as a result, companies’ overall performance has been improved. The role of leadership, particularly transformational leadership, on implementing… Continue reading
Top 6 Online Logistics Courses That Can Benefit Aspiring Logistics Professionals
There are a number of excellent Online Logistics Courses available to aspiring logistics professional that offers international professional qualifications in logistics. These Online Logistics Courses brings unique benefits with the standards you would expect from an international organization. The Online Logistics Courses are delivered by accredited training providers. There is a badge of international recognition… Continue reading
Materials Management Technical Competencies Self Assessment Tool
5S – Kaizen Guide: Organizing the Workplace for Flow
A Comprehensive Six Sigma Project Checklist
The Ultimate Guide to Inventory Planning Methods
Excess and Obsolete Inventory Policy Guide
Excess and Obsolete Inventory Policy Guide
Warehouse Audit Tool – To Improve Warehouse Performance
Stocktaking: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Very Own Customised Stocktake Procedure
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
is a Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain leader from international multi-site manufacturing experience in Electrical, Hydraulics and Internet industries
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