Collaborative Planning and “The Bullwhip Effect”
Read on to learn more about collaborative planning as an external demand management method and the effects of The Bullwhip Effect.
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Read on to learn more about collaborative planning as an external demand management method and the effects of The Bullwhip Effect.
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Influencing the demand behavior of customers (external demand management) means influencing when and how customers place their orders for your products or services. These customers could be end consumers, individuals, other companies, internal departments, or anyone else who is the recipient of the output of a business’s operations. In this article, we’ll look at some
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Read on to learn more about the 11 causes of capacity variability for businesses to take into account when capacity modeling.
11 Reasons for Capacity Variability in Your Operations Read More »
Understanding, anticipating and reducing demand variability is a key role of supply chain management. Variation in demand can significantly impact many areas of a business, and so identifying the causes aids with demand planning and forecasting, both crucial for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall operations performance. This article explores ten causes of demand
10 Causes of Demand Variability in Operations & Supply Chain Read More »
Unravel the concepts of design capacity and effective capacity, essential metrics in operations management. Learn how theoretical ideals differ from real-world constraints and explore the factors influencing productive output.
What is the Difference Between“Design” Capacity and “Effective” Capacity? Read More »
Process mapping and value stream mapping are key steps in understanding an organisation. Click to learn more about VSM in the context of lean manufacturing.
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Explore the impact of batch sizes on business operations and customer lead times, and discover strategies for implementing one-piece flow and reducing changeover times in this insightful article.
Choosing Batch Sizes and One-Piece Flow Read More »
SMED, or ‘Single Minute Exchange of Dies’, is a powerful tool for businesses seeking to reduce changeover and cycle times. By systematically analyzing processes and eliminating inefficiencies, businesses can streamline operations and increase flexibility, ultimately enhancing their competitive edge in the market.
“SMED”: A Lean Operations Superpower for Changeover and Cycle Time Reduction Read More »
What is operations management scheduling? Read on for real-world examples of scheduling in ops management.
Operations Management Scheduling – Ambulance vs Procrastinator vs Hairdresser Read More »
External and internal objectives in operations management
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