What is lean?

Lean is an enabler to identify optimal value for the customer and the value stream for each product. Lean focuses on eliminating wasteful activities and creating smooth product and process flow, allowing for an effective pull system. As a mindset, culture, and toolkit, lean is applicable to all organizational areas such as product development, production, purchasing, and customer support. A lean environment requires dedication from all team members and understands that the path to perfection is a never-ending journey.

The principles and techniques of lean are part of Transfreight’s DNA. Founded in 1988, Transfreight began by handling the logistics requirements of Toyota in its early days of North American operations. We’ve always had the privilege of learning from the founder of the highly effective Toyota Production System (TPS). This experience has enabled us to become an expert, applying the knowledge, tools, and techniques to logistics and assisting other organizations with that expertise and resources.

What are some commonly used LEAN and LOGISTICS terms?

Proof of delivery reporting increases efficiency at major manufacturer

Challenge
A major manufacturer was faced with the challenge of maintaining control and visibility of inventory on their docks and in the yard, because they relied heavily on manual receiving processes and yard audits. In a JIT environment, this information couldn’t be compiled / analyzed quickly enough to be useful, nor could much of it be considered accurate given the manually intensive process. Something needed to be done quickly to ensure control of the entire production system, so the customer approached Transfreight.

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