What is the Difference Between “Design” Capacity and “Effective” Capacity?
Definition of Capacity The (output) capacity of an operation is the maximum amount of value-adding output (per time period) that
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What is Capacity Planning in Operations Management?
‘Capacity’ Definition in Operations / Supply Chain The (output) capacity of an operation is the maximum amount of value-adding output
What is Demand Management? Demand Planning in Operations & Supply Chain Management
What is ‘Demand’? In Operations Management? In the context of operations management, the word ‘demand’ can mean either what the
The Power of Team Process Mapping
Process Mapping ‘Process mapping’, or mapping the system of process, is a key early step in understanding an organisation. Lean
Choosing Batch Sizes and One-Piece Flow
Selecting the process batch size and transfer batch size has a huge impact on making your business operations more “Lean”.
Gemba Philosophy and Visual Management
What Does ‘Gemba’ Mean? ‘Gemba’ is a Japanese word meaning ‘the real place’. Gemba is the place of action, which
“SMED”: A Lean Operations Superpower for Changeover and Cycle Time Reduction
What is SMED? “SMED” is an improvement tool methodology for analysing and reducing changeover times and cycle times. It is
How to Choose Logistics Providers (and not get screwed!)
The Risks of Third-Party Logistics Provider or Freight Forwarder When paying for help from a new third-party logistics partner /
The “4Vs” – The 4 Dimensions of Operations
Volume, Variety, Variation and Visibility The 4Vs are the 4 dimensions that fundamentally determine the nature of any business’s operations
Demand Smoothing – Improve your Operations
The Challenges of Uncertainty in Operations and Supply Chain Management Uncertainty and variation pose significant challenges in all areas of
