KMS Blog
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5 Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Supplier Selection
Buyers generally have a good understanding of their company’s needs, however, too many assumptions and too little structure can result in mistakes when selecting suppliers. To ensure the best...
Lean Beyond the Shop Floor
I recently had the privilege of moderating a discussion on Lean Beyond the Shop Floor at the May Kansas City Manufacturing Network meeting. The panel consisted of 3 people from Hallmark Cards and 1...
Taking level loading to the next level
Most people may not realize it, but having a robust executable exporting program and process is part of your total CI effort. Think back to the basic fundamentals of Continuous Improvement. ...
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5 Critical Focus Areas for an Effective Supply Chain
The volatility in the Kansas manufacturing environment demands an optimized high performing supply chain. Lowest price, shortest lead time, or acceptable quality are strategies that can no longer be...
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Standardizing Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma is founded on basic principles like Lean is. Over the course of time it has become ever apparent to Lean and Six Sigma practitioners that the two tools actually work best when used...
When Lean/Six Sigma Succeeds
Last week I had the opportunity to be a part of the 3rd annual Continuous Improvement and Innovation Conference (CIIC) at Kansas Wesleyan University. We covered a wide range of topics, one of which...
Made in the Dotte
KMS has many partnering organization scattered across the state. Some of these partners can be found on our Partners page. In identifying a strategic partner, we look for an alignment of resources...
Gaining a Competitive Advantage
Have you ever found yourself going to a movie because the starring actor was an Oscar winner? After the Grammy Awards, are you more inclined to download a song because of the results? You’re not...
Warning Signs that Your Supplier Is A Problem
Whether it’s for performance management or for risk, it’s important to know who your suppliers are and have a close business relationship with them. It’s a given you should already have a strong...
5 Key Transportation Functions to Optimize Your Supply Chain Strategy
Manufacturers who still haven’t adopted the Internet of Things by now, the transportation and supply chain process will only become harder from now on. The five functions listed below depend on...
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