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In Supply Chain Management, the kanban schedule board is used as a heijunka board to level production load on a cell.Cell and line design is a hierarchical process, from factory layout to detailed workstation ergonomics, that includes several processes and activities that come ...
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SCM: (Supply Chain Management) – Helps companies enhance operational flexibility across global enterprises and provide real-time visibility for customers and suppliers. SFTP: (Secure File Transfer Protocol) – A network protocol that provides file transfer and manipulation functionality over any reliable...
A logistical management system which integrates the sequence of activities from delivery of raw materials to the manufacturer through to delivery of the finished product to the customer into measurable components. “Just in Time” is a typical value-added example of supply chain management. ...
professional There are thousands of 'buzzwords' being used in the supply chain This glossary explains the keywords, acronyms and words utilized in the supply chain This glossary is for both experienced and new professionals that are involved in inventory management, logistics, warehousing, transporta...
Demand management in SAPDemonstrated capacityDemocratization of technology Dependent demand Dependent demand is the demand for lower-level items resulting from other items at a higher level in the BOM structure (this demand is calculated, not forecasted). Digital dexterity Digital twin in supply chain ...
This includes everything from inventory monitoring, warehousing, and order fulfillment, to shipping, delivery, and returns management. Lot A lot refers to a batch or a set of items grouped for inventory tracking and monitoring purposes. This term is often used in the context of "lot tracking,...
A transport management system is a supply chain management subset which helps optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of transportation fleets. Track and trace Track and trace is the process of identifying past and current locations of inventory items in the supply chain. WMS A warehouse managem...