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by Paul Myerson Mar. 11, 2013

The Sequester and its Possible Effect on the Supply Chain

The sequester will have an effect on the government supply chain...especially those not well prepared....More
by Paul Myerson Feb. 11, 2013

The Value of Training

Companies worldwide are having trouble finding qualified Supply Chain & Logistics recruits....More
by Paul Myerson Jan. 14, 2013

Lean and Fit

if your supply chain has a lot of fat and is unresponsive or slow, you need to do a diagnostic just like you would go to a doctor for a checkup if....More
by Paul Myerson Jan. 2, 2013

Happy (Old) New Year

We’ve all heard stories about inefficiencies at the post office, but the latest one is a doozy…Pa. railroad calendar delivered 63....More
by Paul Myerson Dec. 20, 2012

The End of the World and other Demand Options

We can sometimes consider demand options as a way to reduce variability and eliminate waste in our supply chain....More
by Paul Myerson Dec. 4, 2012

Hurricane Sandy and its Effect on the Retail Supply Chain

Good contingency planning and Lean supply chains can pay off in reducing a company’s exposure to risks such as natural disasters like Sandy....More
by Paul Myerson Nov. 27, 2012

Lean Supply Chain Management: What Is It and Why Should You Care?

There are many areas in the supply chain where waste can occur, and lean supply chain management can help root out those problem areas....More
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This would be valid if only colleagues could interact. I have seen many workplaces in large organizations where only management can interact. All infomation must flow through managers. To make it worse the work layout does not support interactions. ... If you want the benefits of co-location you have to have the right management structure and the right physical structure!!!

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