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Abstract:
You have convinced upper management that flow manufacturing will enable your company to leapfrog the competition. You have
appointed a flow process leader, and selected a line for your flow pilot. Now it’s time to physically perform your first line
implementation. The big question is, what exactly do y (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
Line Design in Oracle Flow Manufacturing. Source: Oracle. Document Type: White
Paper Description: You have convinced upper management that flow manufacturing
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Transitioning to Lean with Oracle Flow Manufacturing. Get Case Studies and Other Software to Use In Your Self-assessment for
Transitioning to Lean with Oracle Flow Manufacturing. Lean execution strategies within enterprises and across supply chains
can dramatically reduce cycle times, improve quality, red (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
Transitioning to Lean with Oracle Flow Manufacturing. Get Case Studies and Other Software to Use In Your Self-assessment for
Transitioning to Lean ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Manufacturers everywhere are turning to “lean manufacturing” to help them combat competition from low-cost countries and
meet the increasing demands from customers for shorter lead times, more product variety and smaller orders. Lean manufacturing
is a philosophy that focuses on customer value-adding (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
Step Up to Lean Manufacturing—Make Value Flow Through Your Bottleneck. Source: Intentia
International. Document Type: White Paper Description: Manufacturers ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In times of economic recession, many businesses take the opportunity to look inward and seek ways to streamline their operations.
It’s no wonder that lean manufacturing has been such a hot topic across the manufacturing industry. Lean manufacturing helps
manufacturers work smarter and more efficiently, (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Made2Manage Systems. Document Type: White Paper Description: In ...
Lean manufacturing helps manufacturers work smarter ... JIT) and demand flow
manufacturing concepts. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Many manufacturers and distributors have embraced the lean philosophy. But the tight controls necessary for success with
Lean can leave companies vulnerable to supply disruptions, production problems, quality issues, and abrupt changes in demand.
Learn how making your manufacturing operations and supply (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Source: Infor. Document Type: White Paper Description: Many ...
Learn how making your manufacturing operations and ... costs, increase cash flow,
increase company value ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Today’s manufacturing environment requires a relentless drive for cost reduction and efficiency gains. Initiatives like lean
and six sigma can bring sustainable improvements. To make these initiatives work, you need to base operational decisions on
data rather than intuition and experience. But is your (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Source: Lighthouse Systems. Document Type: White Paper Description:
Today’s manufacturing environment requires a relentless drive for cost reduction and ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Tackling the transformation to lean production is high-priority in the aerospace industry. After all, lean manufacturing
eliminates waste from essential manufacturing processes and helps you measure up to your competitors. But how can you attain
true lean transformation—and what specific steps does you (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
Best Practices in Aerospace Lean Manufacturing: The Migration to a Lean Enterprise. Source: Cincom Systems.
Document Type: White Paper Description: Tackling the ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Throughout the 2000s, manufacturers were giving up on Lean. A “build it and we can sell it” attitude was adopted. Manufacturers
responded to the 2008 economic collapse with aggressive cuts to inventory and head count. The worst is over. This research
examines what’s changed and how to intelligently (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
Lean Operations: Software Strategies for Manufacturing's New Normal. Source: Infor. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Throughout the 2000s, manufacturers ...
Published:
2011-01-11
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Abstract:
Complex manufacturers face many challenges made even more difficult by the complexity of their products and manufacturing
process. See how best-in-class manufacturers are creating a collaborative environment to integrate functionality to produce
quality, speed, and agility, providing visibility from prod (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
ERP in Complex Manufacturing: Improving Collaboration and Visibility. Source: Plex Systems. Document Type:
White Paper Description: Complex manufacturers face ...
Published:
2011-04-04
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Abstract:
What would you do if a critical error occurred during production—all because the wrong data was input into your enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system? You’d probably be asking “how could this happen?” The ability to communicate information between
teams can mean the difference between product (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Silos Between Manufacturing and Design: A New Approach to CAD/ERP Data Integration.
Source: Elmo Solutions Inc. Document Type: White Paper Description: What ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A lean supply chain consists of two major components—lean manufacturing and lean distribution—which focus on satisfying customer
demand efficiently, at the lowest cost, with the least amount of waste. But what if your replenishment strategy is your distribution
center’s weakest link? To improve cus (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
Document Type: White Paper Description: A lean supply chain consists of two major components—lean
manufacturing and lean distribution—which focus on ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While open innovation is a hot topic, capitalizing on opportunity requires a holistic strategy—not just increased collaboration.
Companies must have repeatable, compliant, and responsive business processes. These processes must be supplemented by a global
information infrastructure that provides a sing (...)
Excerpt related to
flow manufacturing white paper:
... Source: Infor. Document Type: White Paper Description: While open innovation
is a hot topic, capitalizing on opportunity requires a holistic strategy—not just ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Life sciences manufacturers face new pressure on operations from many directions, including market needs, compliance requirements,
and the transition to new IT technology. Many companies recognize that improving performance demands better sync with the
plant floor and more accessible data. A real-time pe (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management and Continuous
Improvement. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Life ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
As manufactures adopt lean principles, the process inevitably involves developing metrics for measuring their progress. But
measurements are linked throughout the organization, not just on the manufacturing floor but in accounts payable and other
back office processes. This white paper emphasizes the nee (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... throughout the organization, not just on the manufacturing floor but in accounts payable
and other back office processes. This white paper emphasizes the need ...
Published:
2012-01-30
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Abstract:
Tracing the flow of lots and components used in manufacturing operations is vital to industries that must comply with strict
quality mandates and governmental regulations. Comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions offer value when
they are specifically geared to high-precision manufactur (...)
Excerpt related to
flow manufacturing white paper:
... Source: Plex Systems. Document Type: White Paper Description: Tracing
the flow of lots and components used in manufacturing operations is vital to industries
...
Published:
2011-04-04
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Abstract:
"Lean thinking" can cut down waste, enhance quality, and reduce lead time. This philosophy is part of an overall fitness
campaign for the manufacturing sector. Businesses that are fitter are more flexible, responsive, and efficient. Navigating
through the decisions required for Lean projects requires the (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... of 'Lean' Initiatives for ERP Implementations in Midsized Manufacturing Companies.
Source: Software Works, Inc. Document Type: White Paper Description: "Lean ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For today’s small to medium manufacturers, increasing the bottom line while optimizing efficiency poses an increasingly difficult
challenge, especially in our current economic crisis. This, coupled with competition in a global environment, puts manufacturers
in a tight spot. Discover the key challenges (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Download <strong>On-demand Manufacturing: A Formula for the Perfect Lean Market
... popular white papers downloaded by users who have read the above white
paper. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Organizations seeking the services of a value-added reseller (VAR), channel partner, implementer, vendor, or consultant require
an evaluation of what this service provider has to offer. This report will assist organizations looking to determine the best-fit
service provider for their implementation needs (...)
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flow manufacturing white paper:
... Report for ERP in the Manufacturing Industry: Ability, LLC</strong>. Comments:
... Most popular white papers downloaded by users who have read the above white
paper. ...
Published:
2011-12-15
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Abstract:
Adaptive manufacturing enables companies to produce goods efficiently and manage variability proactively. However, it must
be managed as an end-to-end, closed-loop process with tight linkages between manufacturing applications, adjacent enterprise
applications, and—most importantly—the technology beh (...)
Excerpt related to
flow manufacturing white paper:
... Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Adaptive manufacturing
enables companies to produce goods efficiently and manage variability proactively. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Industrial equipment manufacturers (IEMs) have been hit especially hard by today’s economy. But the industry has come back
better than ever before by adopting new efficient manufacturing methods and new software and business processes that let them
compete head-on, satisfying customer demands while red (...)
Excerpt related to
flow manufacturing white paper:
Winning Strategies for Industrial Equipment Manufacturing. Source: Microsoft. Document Type: White
Paper Description: Industrial equipment manufacturers (IEMs ...
Published:
2010-03-11