Case Studies
Setting the Foundation for Supplier Partnerships
Without Vision Things Stay the Same
From Cash Drain to Profitability
Getting Things Ship Shape
Increasing Cash Through Improved Operations
Leveraging a Win-win Relationship
Plugging the Sales Leak
There's One Thing
World Class Material Flow
Tip Sheets
Safety Stock: When Do You Need It and How Big Should It Be?
Safety stock requires a balancing act between the cost of carrying extra inventory and the cost of potential lost sales due to lack of inventory. This one page tip sheet looks at how much safety stock a company needs, risk factors in inventory systems, and ways to reduce safety stock.
The Case for Single Level Bills of Materials
This handout outlines the purpose and objectives of a well managed Bills of Materials System and lists the pros and cons of simple vs. complex BOMs.
Web site links:
Industry Week - Journal of manufacturing news:
www.industryweek.com
Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) - Resources for enterprise improvement:
www.ame.org
World Trade Magazine - Global supply chain news magazine:
www.worldtrademag.com
Executive Leadership Exchange - CEO coaching, peer group mentoring, leadership training and information exchange:
www.excellceo.com