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How do we make use of PDCA cycle in supply chain?
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The full form of PDCA is Plan-Do-Check-Act, is also known as the Deming Cycle. It is used in supply chain management almost everywhere with the difference in application. Let’s understand this with an example of implementing automation in a warehouse. The first step, PLAN – makes us draft a complete plan of arranging a set of manpower and other entities which will be required for the project, the vision and its execution methodology along with timelines. This was one of the usages of PDCA, similarly, it can be utilized in different scenarios in supply chain planning or solution development |