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In supply chain management, obstacles are presented daily. These obstacles hold a facility back from reaching it’s true potential - and also cost money. Fortunately, with every obstacle, there is a solution. Figuring out these issues will allow for...

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No matter how prepared a company is, materials will not be fully utilized, ultimately leading to waste. According to the Lean Enterprise Research Center (LERC), 60% of activities through production is waste, which has a loss of value to the...

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In a supply chain, the amount of waste produced can make a vast difference in regards to profitability. By locating the areas where waste is prevalent, and by implementing methods of waste reduction, this can benefit the overall production process...

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