I often get emails from logistics executives looking for help and advice on selecting a 3PL partner. A couple of weeks ago, for example, I received an email from someone asking if I had updated a framework I had developed…
While the concept of Lean originates in the manufacturing space, it applies across an array of industries. One example is the Retail Industry, which uses Lean concepts to reduce waste and increase quality in the supply chain. Companies are also…
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) were initially designed to handle the complexities of outbound shipments. And to this day, companies are still far more likely to implement a TMS to reduce outbound freight costs than to manage inbound or international moves.…
Today, more than ever before, companies are looking for ways to implement Lean manufacturing concepts into their distribution and warehousing network as a way to control costs and improve operational performance. This research often leads to the purchase of new…
Freight payment, freight audit, sourcing and order management — these are just a few of the standard tactical components that customers require to execute basic transportation management solutions. But with a tough business climate expected to be challenging far into…
At the JDA Focus 2011 conference, I saw a presentation by Matt Webb and Tony Poole of Kimberly-Clark that outlined an interesting application of Lean. Kimberly-Clark applied the Lean continuous improvement process to its JDA transportation management system (TMS). The…
