Two people will give two different answers if asked about the definition of Lean. In fact, the definition is not that important. What is important instead are the principles and objectives of Lean thinking. Generally speaking, Lean is all about respecting people, delivering value to customers,
A Brief Overview of EV Supply Chains
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was a successful year for the EV market and EV supply chains. Yes, the lockdown affected EV (electric vehicle) sales negatively. But, policy measures related to climate change in some countries, especially in Europe, financial incentives from governments, efforts
Is the Future of Supply Chains Local?
If you still think that the globalization of supply chains is only beneficial, then it is the right time to reconsider your thoughts. Brief History of Globalization Globalization started a long time ago. The ancient Silk Road was one of the first global supply chains. Globalization has gone
Manage Your Transportation by Solving The Vehicle Routing Problem
When managing your transportation as a supply chain manager, you will certainly encounter a scenario where you need to find an efficient and effective combination of routes that minimizes the total distance traveled from your warehouse to your different local stores. One way to do that is by solving
Introduction to Last Mile Delivery: Challenges and Solutions
After e-commerce became the new commerce, customer expectations for fast delivery of products have become a challenge. Last year, retail eCommerce had sales up to 4.28 trillion US dollars worldwide. With over two billion people purchasing goods online, customer behavior and expectations changed a
Vertical Farming for a Better Food Supply Chain
One of the biggest questions in the food supply chain is this: Will our global food system manage to satisfy the demand of more than 9 billion people by 2050? This article is divided into three parts. First, we talk briefly about how the food supply chain works. Secondly, we explain the
Morocco Supply Chain Competition: The Second Contest
Supply chain competitions are a great opportunity for students to bridge the gap between theory and reality. They develop their creativity and their ability to apply technical knowledge to solve realistic supply chain problems. After the success we had in the first Morocco competition last summer,
How to Solve Transportation Problems Using Excel Solver
Transportation costs are a significant component of the overall supply chain costs. Therefore, supply chain and logistics managers must take advantage of transportation's potential in terms of opportunities for cost reduction. In this article, we will be exploring one of the fundamental cases of