How a Company Can Involve Its Suppliers in Six Sigma
When to involve suppliers in a Six Sigma initiative is a topic that comes up in every organization that has made the commitment to improve. “We are only as good as our suppliers.” This statement by...
View ArticleMaking SCOR Model More Effective with Lean Six Sigma
Many Six Sigma practitioners have asked how the Supply-Chain Operations Reference model, or SCOR®, relate to Six Sigma and Lean. However, perhaps a more relevant question should be, “How can Six Sigma...
View ArticleSix Sigma Trends: Upgrade for Supply Chains and Solution Providers
This is my second article from my series reflecting research on strategies and trends in deploying Six Sigma. Our research is performed not in an academic lab but with direct application in companies...
View ArticleThree Rules for Data Analysis: Plot the Data, Plot the Data, Plot the Data
The job of any purchasing department is to source for reliable suppliers who deliver products conforming to specification on time and within a certain price range. The more data is available about...
View ArticleA Stronger Chain
The familiar maxim “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” has particular import for businesses committed to process improvement. For some companies, forging stronger, more collaborative...
View ArticleSpreading the Word Throughout the Supply Chain
In a recent survey, iSixSigma gathered data on how organizations communicate about their Six Sigma efforts – data that reflects a lack of communication both within and outside of Six Sigma programs. A...
View ArticleGlobal Supply Chain Problems Spark Lean Debate
An unexpected rise in demand for automobiles and electronic goods this spring and summer has played havoc with the supply chains of some corporations, causing temporary shutdowns at a number of...
View ArticleGet Updated with Supply Chain Research
Reports released in the last several months reveal important information for supply chain managers. The first study, conducted by NPI, a spend management services firm, found the top areas of supply...
View ArticlePart 1 of a Finished Goods Supply Chain Case Study: Moving Products from...
The “Great Indian Bazaar” – the rapidly growing and evolving Indian retail market – presents special and daunting distribution challenges for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products, such as...
View ArticlePart 2 of a Finished Goods Supply Chain Case Study: Moving Products Between...
The “Great Indian Bazaar” – the rapidly growing and evolving Indian retail market – presents special and daunting distribution challenges for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products. For a typical...
View ArticleStreamlining the Ordering Process for U.K. Book Publisher
The publishing industry is on the threshold of major structural changes. The arrival of e-books is only the first threat, and it is having an impact sooner than expected. For example, Amazon.com sold...
View ArticlePart 3 of a Finished Goods Supply Chain Case Study: Demand-Pull Production
The “Great Indian Bazaar” – the rapidly growing and evolving Indian retail market – presents special and daunting distribution challenges for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products. For a typical...
View ArticleImproving Supply Chain Quality Through Hoshin Kanri
Today, irrespective of industry, corporations must focus on speed, efficiency and customer value to be globally competitive. Lean and Six Sigma are both powerful tools for improving quality,...
View ArticleA Supply Chain Case Study – Socks Manufacturing: Part 1 of 2
A socks manufacturing company in India turned to TQM to improve its supply chain. In Part One, the case study elminates a significant cost for the company – delivery delays. Part Two of the case study...
View ArticleA Supply Chain Case Study – Socks Manufacturing: Part 2 of 2
A socks manufacturing company in India turned to TQM to improve its supply chain. In Part One, the case study describes the process of elminating a significant cost for the company – delivery delays....
View ArticleDMAIC Case Study: Accuracy of System-generated Service Routes
A leading environmental services company provides collection, processing, recycling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials for industrial and automotive customers. The company has...
View ArticleCase Study: Improving the Flow of Cargo and Documents in a Shipping Company –...
In this case study, a team wants to be sure their customer-focused business is satisfying its clients. Part 1 focuses on reducing the wait times associated with transferring cargo and documents. Part 2...
View ArticleCase Study: Improving the Flow of Cargo and Documents in a Shipping Company –...
In this case study, a team wants to be sure their customer-focused business is satisfying its clients. Part 1 focused on reducing the wait times associated with transferring cargo and documents. Part 2...
View ArticleCase Study: Sime Darby Adds $250M with Lean Six Sigma
Who Is Sime Darby Plantation? Sime Darby Plantation is the world’s largest sustainable palm oil producer and has four areas of focus: Upstream: 248 estates and 72 mills where fresh fruit is processed...
View ArticleBuild a Win-Win Supply Chain Paradigm
The supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If you invite your suppliers into the profitability equation, you can facilitate success for everyone in the supply chain. The post Build a...
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