scholarly journals Supply chain optimization by means of product packaging reuse: a case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
Israel David Herrera Granda
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Multinational Company ◽  
Supply Chain Optimization ◽  
Product Packaging ◽  
Mass Consumption

The current work shows the application of reverse logistics in the supply chain of a multinational company wich distributes mass consumption products focused on re-utilization of packaging boxes, and increase of storage capacity and product transportation. Based on the methodologies developed, there is a model developed in multinational company of consumer products dentered on the OTB, PMBOK and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This model has been successfully implemented in: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. The execution includes the following stages: identifying which products or stock keeping units in the warehouse can be standardized, designing packaging prototypes of packages or boxes that can be reused from the manufacturers of raw materials until the finished product and that can be used for reuse in packaging of other similar products, quality tests are executed in order to ensure the strength and longevity of the boxes. As a result of its implementation, an increase of financial efficiency was obtained for the company in case, , reducing its logistics costs in comparison with the sales revenues by around 8%, as well as a significant improving of its environmental management.

scholarly journals The Compostable Coffee Pod: Is PürPod100tm the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? A Case Study on Club Coffee

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Sylvain Charlebois ◽  
Paul Uys
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Green Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Chain Management

<p>With consumer consciousness growing in the area of sustainable food supply, food<br />distribution is looking for methods to embrace, adapt and improve its environmental<br />performance, while still remaining economically competitive. Until recent innovative<br />solutions were developed, coffee pods have been considered as an ecologically unsound<br />approach to single-serve beverages. Some have argued that reverse logistics (recycling) is a<br />better option than green supply chain management (composting). With a particular focus on<br />coffee pods a case study on Club Coffee, which focuses on green supply chain management,<br />is presented for the design of a capacitated distribution network for a two-layer supply chain<br />involved in the distribution of coffee pods in Canada. Our investigation shows that Club<br />Coffee’s relationship is not only critical to fostering the green supply chain ideology, but it is<br />also unique in the business. Findings are presented and limitations and future research are<br />proposed.</p>

scholarly journals Mathematical Analysis of Supply Chain Optimization focusing on Artificial Neural Network: A case study in Apparel Manufacturing Organization

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibbir Ahmad ◽  
Mohammad Kamruzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Supply Chain Optimization ◽  
Apparel Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations ◽  
Manufacturing Organization ◽  
The Right

Abstract In this study, implemented artificial nueral network (Ann) in apparel manufacturing organizations to optimize the supply chain converging on right supplier selection by analyzing their performance criteria.Moreover, data collected from three diffrents factory to analyze the efficiney and profit -loss status of that units. Furthermore, analyze the supplier selection criteria of three suppliers in order to select the right supplier at the real time in apparel manufacturing industry . This study shows that it can be saved 20 % of the total cost.

Lean Six Sigma strategy in telecom manufacturing

2014 ◽  
Vol 114 (6) ◽  
pp. 904-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy Andersson ◽  
Per Hilletofth ◽  
Peter Manfredsson ◽  
Olli-Pekka Hilmola
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Emphasis ◽  
Company Culture ◽  
Difficult Times ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to elaborate, how the use of a joint-use strategy of Lean and Six Sigma can improve flexibility, robustness, and agility. Telecom manufacturing has been under tremendous change after dot.com bubble burst in the early 2000, and new competition has originated from Asia. Being successful requires now more than before, and joint-use of strategies is one option to survive. Design/methodology/approach – A single case study from a Swedish company operating in the telecom manufacturing was conducted. In particular, a Six Sigma project was followed and analyzed during 2002. However, the outcome of the Six Sigma project has been studied in longitudinal manner until 2014. Findings – The Lean Six Sigma strategy ensures flexible, robust, and efficient processes. However, to make them more agile in order to sustain in today's highly competitive environment, something more is required. This could include staff training, strengthening company culture and collaborating with key partners in the supply chain. Research limitations/implications – This study is limited to large company that usually has a lot of resources and choices where to put the strategic emphasis as well as has level of control of the supply chain operations. The situation could be very different in small and medium-sized companies and thus it may be more difficult to realize the Lean Six Sigma strategy in such environment. On the other hand, the processes in these companies are often less complex. Practical implications – This research provides guidance on how to manage the Lean Six Sigma strategy in order to ensure more flexible, robust, and efficient processes as well as how to perform a Six Sigma project in Lean environment, in a proper manner. Originality/value – This research provides guidance to companies regarding the applicability and properties of the Lean Six Sigma strategy. The paper will also serve as a basis for other companies and industries, on how to survive in difficult times.

scholarly journals Optimizing Resource Utilization in Biomass Supply Chains by Creating Integrated Biomass Logistics Centers

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 6153
Author(s):  
Xuezhen Guo ◽  
Juliën Voogt ◽  
Bert Annevelink ◽  
Joost Snels ◽  
Argyris Kanellopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Optimization Model ◽  
Biobased Products ◽  
Knowledge Gap ◽  
Supply Chain Optimization ◽  
Biomass Logistics ◽  
Idle Capacity

Bio-based supply chains are by nature complex to optimize. The new logistic concept of integrated biomass logistical center (IBLC) provides us the opportunity to make full use of the idle capacity for a food/feed plant to produce biobased products so that the entire chain efficiency can be improved. Although research has been conducted to analyze the IBLC concept, is yet to be an optimization model that can optimally arrange the activities in the supply chain where an IBLC stands in the middle. To fill the knowledge gap in the literature, this paper makes the first step to develop a MILP model that enables biobased supply chain optimization with the IBLC concept, which supports logistic and processing decisions in the chain. The model is applied in a case study for a feed and fodder plant in Spain where managerial insights have been derived for transferring the plant to a profitable IBLC.

scholarly journals Methodology for Supply Chain Integration: A Case Study in the Artisan Industry of Footwear

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Raúl Pérez-Gallardo ◽  
Beatriz Hernández-Vera ◽  
Constantino Gerardo Moras Sánchez ◽  
Alberto Alfonso Aguilar Lasserre ◽  
Rubén Posada-Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Demand Forecasting ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
Efficient Calculation ◽  
High Level

The supply chain is a major issue in a global market. The efficient relationship between supplier-producer-retailer conforms the perfect combination to achieve a high level of competitiveness according to the needs of increasingly demanding and changing markets. The difficulty of synchronizing the members within the SC is related to the inherent uncertain factors. This paper proposes a methodology for integrating the supply chain that can be applied in any type of business. To demonstrate its relevance, a case study is performed at a handmade shoe company. An improved demand forecasting, an optimal balanced production line, a proper inventory management of raw materials, and an efficient calculation of the delivery time to the customer represent some of the main results.

Process mining and lean six sigma: a novel approach to analyze the supply chain quality of a hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Ramires ◽  
Paulo Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Process Mining ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Novel Approach

PurposeThis paper aims to depict the practical execution of the problem-solving structure provided by the define, measure, analyze, improve and control (DMAIC) framework in combination with the analytical power provided by process mining capabilities, to improve the supply chain quality of a health-care provider. Design/methodology/approachPrior to the study, a literature review was conducted to identify existing frameworks combining six sigma with process mining. The authors use a descriptive case study approach to explain how the two methodologies blend across the different phases of DMAIC in a health-care setting. FindingsThis case study describes how analyzing data extracted from core information systems has significant value to improvement initiatives when complemented by traditional quality methods. By intersecting process mining techniques with lean six sigma tools, the researchers found 65% of orders not complying with the target ordering time and 200 redundant purchases with high operational costs. Research limitations/implicationsBy depicting how the two methodologies can be intertwined, this paper complements existing research by presenting it as a viable quality improvement approach. Practical implicationsThis paper provides insights for six sigma and process mining practitioners on the benefits of combining both methodologies within the DMAIC structure. Implementing this blended approach can bring visibility to operations and accelerate process improvement initiatives. Originality/valueThe prime value of this paper lies in the integration of traditional six sigma methods with process mining as a technological approach in a health-care context, going beyond existing research, which, to the best of the knowledge, lacks descriptive case studies.

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