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How Manufacturing Software Can Adjust to Lean Principles
We're pleased to have Derek Singleton present an article on Manufacturing Software and argue for how traditional ERP software can better support the
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Moving to Nashville Tennessee
I haven't written in a while. I apologize for that. You see, I've been quite busy. I recently accepted a position with a great company based in
Foxconn Conditions and Supply Chain Challenges
2014 Update: In looking at my old articles, I clearly didn't exercise good headline judgment. The URL maintains the word "slavery", but I did change
Suggestion Box: Employee Kaizen Ideas
This article explores the practice of Kaizen Employee Suggestions in your Suggestion Program. While waiting for my kids' swimming lesson to start,
What, Where, and How of Warehouse Management
We're pleased to have Robert Lockard step in with a guest post and share his thoughts on the What, How, and Where of Inventory Management. This is his
First Bag on the Belt and the Service Level Agreement
We're pleased to have James Lawther share his thoughts today on Service Excellence. He does this through a recent family vacation to Spain, where he,
Context is Important in Visual Management
Signs and symbols without context has no meaning. Context is needed in visual management. Context matters. But, rarely do we consciously think