Intralogistics increasingly faces challenges such as rising customer demands, shorter delivery times, and labor shortages. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Lean methodologies offer significant potential for making processes more efficient and sustainable. This article explains how clustering algorithms (K-Means, DBSCAN) combined with value stream analysis can effectively optimize warehouse layouts and internal routing. Basics of […]
Value Stream Mapping in Lean Management – the Key to Increasing Efficiency and AI Integration
Value stream mapping is an essential tool in lean management. It aims to optimize production and process flows. It is also a crucial basis for the successful implementation of AI solutions. This article discusses how this method helps companies to identify waste, increase efficiency and effectively integrate AI technologies in order to increase competitiveness. Definition […]
Lean Management in Production: Optimization through Modern Layout Planning
The efficient design of production processes is a decisive factor in a company’s success. Lean management, especially in the layout planning of production, plays a central role in this. The integration of modern technologies and principles enables companies to increase their productivity, improve working conditions, and minimize their environmental impact. Experience at Vitrashop ️ My […]
AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the Supply Chain: Benefits and Challenges
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) into the supply chain presents both significant benefits and specific challenges. This article presents an analysis of the key aspects of these technologies and their implications for the supply chain. The integration of AI and IoT in the supply chain offers several benefits. […]
AI-Driven Forecasting in the Supply Chain: Advantages and Disadvantages
The inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain , particularly in areas such as production planning and Inventory Management , brings numerous benefits, but also specific challenges . The next section provides a detailed assessment of these topics based on current research results and case studies . Advantages of AI-driven predictions More accurate […]
Visual Management: The Key to Efficiency
“The right parts in the required quantity at the right time” is a central principle of lean management. How do you implement this in your company? How do you ensure the sustainable implementation of improvements? At the beginning of the year, TIM WOOD and his two accomplices published a first post on lean, where the […]
TIM WOOD and his Gang: How to expose waste and optimize the Supply Chain
TIM WOOD and his two accomplices should be excluded from suppliers and your production! Nevertheless, they creep into companies again and again and cause waste. Operational blindness has also spread to the old industrialized countries, which promotes the penetration of waste. In emerging countries, people look with more alert eyes. Who are TIM WOOD […]






