Refocus on your process for higher OTIF performance
A recurring challenge to anyone with an OTIF (On Time In Full) issue is managing the front end. The back end of the process is often where people focus. Getting
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On Time Delivery
Improving OTIF by avoiding the arsonists!
You can tell a lot about the 'natural' on time delivery performance of a business by looking at the last step in their process. If it is operating in a
OTIF improvement brainstorming
Creating an OTIF improvement plan (OTIF = On Time In Full) is daunting to many of us. If you are permanently up against it with your customers, knowing where to
Using SOPs to drive on time delivery performance
Many people write their SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) reluctantly. They know it is good practice to document how they work. They just can't quite put the finger on why they
OTIF Improvement Focus: Contract Review lead time
The contract review is a key step in any order fulfilment process. Peforming it quickly and effectively can make a massive difference to your OTIF performance. For those of you
OTIF and Standards: A Practical Strategy
If you're reading this you are most likely looking for ways to improve your OTIF performance. OTIF stands for On Time In Full, if you aren't sure. I like the
Contract review effectiveness
If you've read my books, or my articles about on time delivery, you'll know that I am a huge fan of the contract review process. This is a term that I
Improving OTIF by setting (and resetting) standards
Setting standards is key to repeatable business performance. How you set those standards will determine the effectiveness in the long term. There are many people that think telepathy is an
Improving OTIF through clear deliverables
So, you're looking to improve your on time delivery performance, your OTIF score. The focus of this website is very much around improving OTIF through systems. Ensuring control is present at