I'm fascinated by supply chains of all types. I've written before on the iPhone Supply Chain, Order Pipeline of Events, the Pizza Supply Chain,
Personal Finance Chart in a Shape of a Pareto
Time Magazine came out with a special issue in October that shows a very nice Pareto Chart on the cover. The topic is entitled "What we Spend". The
Kanban and the Operations Management Triangle
We are pleased to bring you this article by Evan Durant on Kanban and its application in a real-world environment within the constraints of Inventory,
Become a Guest Blogger on Shmula
We've had several guest bloggers on Shmula in the past (see this series on the 7 Wastes). Today, I'm extending an invitation for those of you who wish
To Err is Human: ATM Machine Error Poka Yoke Design
Most of us are familiar with ATM machines. If you deposit or withdraw money from a bank, rent from a Redbox DVD machine, or have bought from a soda
Defect Display Board at the Bike Trails
While on a hike with the kids last week, my eye caught this very nice Defect Display Board, explaining what is not appropriate to do on the hiking
Center of Gravity Method in Distribution Center Location
One has to ask What, Where, and How when it comes to your warehousing strategy. Or another hot area to consider in build-to-order fulfillment is the
Remembering Steve Jobs
As the world mourns the passing of Steve Jobs, I'm reminded of my brief experience with him. In 2007, one of the posts I had written on the iPhone
How to Check for Errors
There are several approaches to checking for errors. In this article, I'll discuss three common ways to check for process errors: Successive Check,