13 Lean and agile supply chain Introduction With the real-time access to the Internet and search engines like Google and with the increased global competition‚ customers have more power than ever before. They demand innovative product features‚ greater speed‚ more product variety‚ dependable performance and quality at a best in class and at a competitive price. Furthermore‚ today’s discerning consumers expect fulfilment of demand almost instantly. The risk attached to traditional forecast
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The Chinese use chopsticks as easily and as naturally as Europeans use forks. They are like an extension of a man’s fingers‚ practical adaptations that evolved from the days when man indeed ate with his fingers. There are different styles of chopsticks. The Chinese variety is blunt on the "eating end‚"‚ while the Japanese prefer those with pointed tips. There are even short lengths for children for use. Chopsticks are made of many materials - ivory‚ plastic‚ silver‚ and even jade - but the most
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University of Latvia Faculty of economics and managment Course „Microeconomics” How entrepreneurs optimize costs of production. Unfortunately‚ the economy hasn’t improved in last few recession years. It is so difficult to live thru these hard times when the recession is overtaking whole worlds businesses. Companies now need to aggressively cut their costs. It’s a survival issue. It is not easy to compete in the market today. Rising prices‚ shifting fuel rates‚ global competition and varying
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Lean Techniques and Their Organizational Influence Paul Ainsworth Abstract This review of related literature examines the necessity to analysis organizational needs and addresses those needs with the appropriate lean method. The idea of an organization going or becoming “lean” continues to attract organizational leaders. However‚ its extent of application and lack of preparatory analysis have created skepticism about the value of
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Improving the NPD Process by Applying Lean Principles: A Case Study Bimal P. Nepal‚ Texas A & M University Om Prakash Yadav‚ North Dakota State University Rajesh Solanki‚ RTI International Metals Abstract: This article extends the new product development (NPD) literature by presenting a case study of a lean product development (LPD) transformation framework implemented at a U.S. based manufacturing firm. In a departure from typical LPD methods‚ in this article the design structure matrix
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Medicine’s Simple Marvel Perhaps one of the greatest abilities in today’s medical world is the ability doctors and nurses have to listen to heartbeats‚ pulses‚ and breathing patterns with simplicity. It doesn’t require any high-tech equipment. It doesn’t require a myriad of tests and examinations. It doesn’t cost thousands of dollars per minute to operate. In fact‚ the abilities that I just mentioned are made possible by this instrument: a stethoscope. The stethoscope that we know today is not
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many problems may occur: delays‚ product defects‚ wrong orders…etc. Those problems will affect your company standing and the production efficiency. At the end‚ this will cost you more money and time‚ and you will not be able to satisfy your customers. Here comes the role of The Lean Tools. Lean production management was applied in the early 20th century. It is a way of looking how we do things and reducing as much errors and wastes
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Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road “Hitchhikers don’t travel a fixed path. They intentionally wander so they can learn and change along the way. Embarking on the lean journey is similar‚ there are many roads on which to wander and no single one is right for all.” These words serve as a very intriguing introduction to the book‚ The Hitchhiker ’s Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road‚ co-authored by Jamie Flinchbaugh and Andy Carlino and published by the Society of
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Production systems What is a production system? An apparel production system is an integration of material handling production process‚ personnel and the equipment that directs work flow and generates finished products. Different types of production systems are • Progressive bundle system • Unit production system • Modular production system Each system requires an appropriate management philosophy‚ materials handling methods‚ floor layout
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Sports and officially became Nike‚ Inc. in 1971 that is well-known with the swoosh logo and engaged in the design‚ innovation‚ marketing and selling of athletic footwear‚ apparel‚ equipment‚ accessories and services. The company takes its name from Nike the Greek goddess of victory. The company is renown with its slogan “Just Do It” [1] Nike products are sold all around the World includes North America‚ South America‚ Europe‚ Asia Pacific‚ Middle East and Africa. Nike markets its products under its
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