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Avoiding the Scurge of Partial Shipments

  • On 04/04/2023
Partial shipments can be a significant challenge for both customers and suppliers in supply chain management. When a customer orders a specific quantity of products and only receives a portion of the order on the specified due date, it can create significant problems. However, there are strategies that can help mitigate these issues and improve […]
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The Best Supplier Management You Can Provide is …

  • On 02/28/2023
It's not uncommon for manufacturers to subscribe to the "vending machine" model of supplier management where they place an order and expect a product to be delivered on time without much thought or effort beyond that. This approach may seem convenient, but it doesn't foster the kind of collaborative relationship that is needed for successful […]
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How Manufacturers Can Deliver On Time … Every Time

  • On 12/11/2022
There are several strategies that manufacturers can use to help ensure that their products are delivered on time. These strategies may include: Proper planning and scheduling: Manufacturers should carefully plan and schedule their production process to ensure that each step is completed on time and that there are no bottlenecks or delays. Lean manufacturing techniques: […]
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Manufacturers: You’re Not Special

  • On 07/23/2022
It doesn't happen often, but there have been some occasions when I've spoken with manufacturers, they've explained their challenges to me, and I’ve come away with the impression that they're on the wrong track. I can think of two examples:   Now You've Gone Too Far One example would be where they have selected an […]
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Five Steps to Establishing an Effective Manufacturing Control System

  • On 07/23/2022
I want to discuss two mental models that people might use when thinking about manufacturing management. One mental model is somewhat traditional in manufacturing.  It is that of a “military maneuver” and you're the general.  You job is to establish command and control so you can apply force to get things done. Here's another mental […]
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