Goodrich Lean Supply Chain Optimizes Material Flow

Airgas supports Goodrich supply chain optimization strategy with strategic supply arrangement. ...

... "Goodrich is committed to lean manufacturing principles, and looks for supplier relationships that help us optimize the flow of materials to the operation in the most efficient manner. Airgas’ products and services are helping us move closer to this goal, said Dan Pleshko, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Goodrich Corporation ... " ...

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Lean Supply Chain: Inherent Risks

Lean manufacturing and kanban inventory pull creates higher risks in the supply-side of the supply chain. Understand your risks and prepare for events. ...

... "Meanwhile, lean manufacturing, globalization and supplier rationalization initiatives have dramatically increased companies' exposure to the risk of supplier instability, shrunk time-to-respond, and decreased visibility. " ...

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