What Is Muri? Feb 8, 2023 The Origins of Muri "Muri", a Japanese term, comes from the Lean Manufacturing philosophy developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. The term was first used in the Toyota Production System, which was deve... ai artificial intelligence digital dmaic lean six sigma muri process improvement Read more
Digital Muda And How To Eliminate Process Inefficiencies Jan 10, 2023 Muda, the Japanese term for waste, is a concept that is becoming increasingly relevant in the digital age. As more and more businesses move their operations online, it's crucial to identify and elimin... ai automation lss muda waste Read more
3 Models For Measuring Business Process Improvement Performance Jan 9, 2023 As the business process improvement (BPI) field has matured, so has the practice of measuring BPI performance. A wide variety of performance measurement frameworks and tools exist, each with its own a... dmaic lean lss process improvement six sigma Read more
Enterprise Technology Spend Reduction Dec 24, 2022 As a business leader, you are always looking for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Technology is a major expense for most businesses, so it makes sense to look for ways to reduce technology... Read more
Total Cost of Procurement Dec 23, 2022 When procuring goods or services, organizations consider total cost of ownership (TCO) to make the best decision for the company. TCO is the total price of acquiring and using a product or service, in... cost procurement scm supply chain tco Read more
The Next Generation of Robotic Process Automation Dec 22, 2022 If you’re considering adopting RPA or are already using Gen1 RPA tools like UiPath, you may be wondering if Gen2 RPA is worth the investment. Here’s a rundown of what Gen2 RPA is and why it’s more opt... automation gen2rpa rpa Read more
The New Era of Disposable Goods Dec 22, 2022 Can software be considered disposable, and can it cause waste? Before we dive into the new era of disposable goods, let’s look back at the introduction of disposable consumer packaging. The end of Wor... history muda open source software supply chain waste waste management Read more
How Do We Sustainably Solve a Supply Chain In Crisis? Dec 22, 2022 Through teamwork and broader lessons from World War II Era Industrialists. Growing up most of us were taught the importance of teamwork at one point or another, whether that be from sports or the clas... history lean management open source procurement scm standardization supply chain supply chain management technology Read more
How Much Does Your Inventory Really Cost? Dec 21, 2022 One of the most common costs for businesses dealing with physical goods, holding costs are often understated when it comes to handling expenses. They’re generally associated with storing inventory, al... Read more