SCM 460 GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY Dr. Alex Rodrigues Logistics / Manufacturing Interface & Lean Logistics Class Topics • Topic 1: – • Describe the steps of Design For Logistics (DFL) Topic 2: – Understand the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing/Logistics Procurement Perspectives • Continuous Supply: Stockouts of raw materials or components can stop production and result in extreme cost. • Minimize Inventory Investment: One goal of modern procurement is to maintain continuous supply with
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The article‚ “Create a Lean‚ Mean Machine‚” written by George Alukal enlightens readers by explaining what the definition of lean is regarding business operations. Alukal (2003) states that to begin cleaning up waste in a facility‚ there are many steps to take that help organizations lower costs and decrease wasted resources. In addition‚ lean processes create a better work environment‚ reduce costs‚ achieve customer satisfaction‚ and eliminate redundant work-related events. It takes streamlining
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Boeing Australia Limited: Assessing the Merits of Implementing a Sophisticated e-Procurement System XUELAI (ANDY) HU Contents Contents 1 Executive Summary 2 Issue Identification 2 Environmental and Root Cause Analysis 3 Environmental and Root Cause Analysis 3 Rationalisation and Management of Suppliers 4 Introducing Credit-card Purchasing 4 Formation of the Materials Management Process Council 4 Alternatives or Options 4 Recommendations and Implementation 6 Recommendations 6 Implementations
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BOEING 747-400 Secondary Flight Control Surfaces Aircraft secondary flight control surfaces In order for an aircraft to maneuver and maintain its stability‚ this required for aircraft to have control surfaces. Mainly‚ the aircraft are divided into two main control surfaces which are the primary flight control and the secondary flight control. The primary flight control is a basic control surfaces used to maneuver such as rolling‚ pitching and yawing. Meanwhile‚ secondary
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organisation‚ identify a strategic operations issue or problem that needs to be addressed. WORD COUNT: 2545 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Lean Synchronisation is a growing trend as the market becomes increasingly competitive due to customer’s/client’s expectations that a product or service be provided instantaneously. This analysis considers the application of lean synchronisation principles to the simple process of signing out mail within a law firm where each solicitor must reach a certain amount
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Supply Chain Management in the Textiles and Clothing Industry: Case of Four UK based Companies Introduction Textiles and apparel is a major sector for both the industrialised and the lesser developed economies‚ contributing both to wealth generation and employment. The sector represents a key part of employment in Europe‚ and world-wide‚ and in Europe alone employs in excess of two million people. Turnover for 2000 was Euro 198 billion. The European industry sector is dominated by large numbers of
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The first week of my Boeing Internship is a busy one. I have attended two of the three Marriot Boeing events. It was an incredible experience. I took fond of the stories of important Boeing employees’ mistakes. I also found interest in the poster session—specifically the augmented reality device. As the weeks went on‚ I have attended the Satellite 101 Training‚ met an astronaut‚ took a tour around the Boeing campus‚ took a tour around the Chemistry Laboratory at Huntington Beach and many more activities
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Although its origins are in manufacturing‚ Lean has been increasingly applied to a wide variety of settings‚ including Higher education with excellent success (Balzer‚ 2010). Lean higher education is the adaptation of Lean thinking to higher education‚ both in administration (admissions‚ add/drop‚ purchasing‚ facilities‚ hiring‚ budgeting) and academic activities (course design and teaching‚improving degree programs‚student feedback‚ handling of assignments). Comm and Mathaisel (2003) were among
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1st flight was on 27th April 2005. Commercial service didn’t start until October 2007 with Singapore Airlines being its first customer. b) The Boeing 747 series It’s the 2nd largest commercial Aircraft in the sky with a set of four engines and an extended double deck on which the upper part houses the 1st class section. Built by the Boeing company‚ this jet can reach speeds of up to mach 0.85 (920kmh) and can carry a maximum of 660 passengers. Its 1st flight was on February 9th 1969 inside
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Obligation - The lean manufacturing process is implemented in the bank for day to day processing level‚ but it has to start at‚ and be plainly strengthened by top management. For example‚ the Branch manager/Asst. Manager should be involved in leading some Kaizen events. An ongoing 20% advance in productivity does not come about by itself. Management must be involved and personally invested in the outcomes. Top organisation should expect their personal promise to exceed one year before the process
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