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Retrofits and Cutovers: What to Know Before Modernizing Your Automation System

Ahmed Arif
December 18, 2024
At Bastian Solutions, we see a lot of live operation projects every year – enhancements or...Read More
Tags: automation, automated systems, cutover, good project managers, Project Management, system cutover, warehouse management system, distribution center, retrofit
Posted in General Blogs

Kaizen Supply Chain: 8 Focus Areas for Achieving and Maintaining High Quality

Sean (Satoshi) Ito
July 14, 2021
Kaizen is a term that we’ve all likely heard at some time or another. Its use in various companies...Read More
Tags: continuous improvement, corporate culture, good project managers, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, toyota production system, lean management
Posted in General Blogs, Manufacturing

Employee Development: Path to a Lean Supply Chain

Sean (Satoshi) Ito
April 14, 2021
As a fundamental element, supply chain and logistics requires delivering a quality product to the...Read More
Tags: corporate culture, employee training, good project managers, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Project Management, teamwork, toyota production system, lean management, distribution center operations
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, Manufacturing, Project Management, The Supply Chain

3 Lessons on Navigating Complex Multi-Site Automation Projects

Luke Sutton
March 03, 2021
The word “complexity” usually garners feelings of fear or hesitation. At Bastian Solutions...Read More
Tags: automation, good project managers, Project Management, retrofit, multi-site, global projects
Posted in General Blogs

30 Years of Industry Experience: Creating a Strong Foundation for Improved Kaizen Processes

Sean (Satoshi) Ito
January 27, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has penetrated every industry and forced changes throughout. Business...Read More
Tags: corporate culture, good project managers, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, material handling projects, Project Management, teamwork, lean management, distribution center operations
Posted in General Blogs, Project Management

New Year DC Resolutions: 4 Operational Considerations for a Smoother Year Ahead

Mike Senuta
January 06, 2021
As we close the door on a year of tremendous challenge and change, it’s a good time for...Read More
Tags: consulting, good project managers, Project Management, DC operations, distribution center operations, distribution center
Posted in General Blogs, Project Management

7 Ways to Help Your Warehouse Employees Work at Peak Performance

Justin Willbanks
December 29, 2020
For years, logistics consultants, material handling engineers , and supply chain execution...Read More
Tags: Employee performance, Employee productivity, good project managers, Project Management, Warehouse Management Systems, warehouse employees
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, The Supply Chain

5 Ways to Keep Your Project on Schedule

Gina Labou
September 10, 2020
The two weeks at the beginning of a project take just as long as at the end of a project. The...Read More
Tags: good project managers, Project Management, schedule, project timeline, supplychainautomation, supply chain integration
Posted in Education, Project Management

The Changing Role of a Site Supervisor

Tiffany Joseph
March 16, 2020
With large-scale projects, proper planning is required for success. This is where having a good...Read More
Tags: good project managers, material handling project, material handling system integration, project implementation
Posted in Project Management

Two Key Elements to Effective Change Management

Landon Mumbower
January 23, 2020
Change is not easy and not everyone adapts well. Fortunately, with effective change management,...Read More
Tags: change management, good project managers, material handling project
Posted in Project Management

3 Essential Traits of Good Project Managers

Jason Nowak
February 20, 2013
All project managers are NOT created equal. Some are more schedule-focused, while others are more...Read More
Tags: good project managers, Industrial Robotics, Project Management
Posted in Business and Consulting, Project Management, The Supply Chain
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