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... In the lean ERP model, especially where cellular production techniques
in manufacturing are introduced, there is going to be less handling of materials. ...
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2008-02-05
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... The final part of this series will analyze how APS relates to ERP, lean
manufacturing, and MES. In the meantime, please send us your comments, opinions, etc. ...
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2010-12-01
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Many organizations are undertaking some form of lean initiative, but if one were to ask one hundred different people, one
would probably different explanations from each person. With a variety of methods, techniques, and terms bandied about, many
are forced to use the same definition that the late Justic (...)
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Integrating Lean Practices and ERP. Source: mcaConnect ... the business?
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2010-03-11
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While the concept of lean manufacturing is well established in traditional manufacturing industries, its adoption in printing
and packaging has been slow. Many companies have yet to fully realize the benefits of a holistic implementation. Find out
how and when you should implement enterprise resource pla (...)
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How to Use ERP for Lean Packaging and Printing. ... Download <strong>How
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Published:
2010-03-11
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"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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Implications of 'Lean' Initiatives for ERP Implementations in Midsized Manufacturing
Companies. Source: Software Works, Inc. Document ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Current manufacturing practices have been made cumbersome by the imposition of data recording activities required by manufacturing
systems through the release, issuing, and expediting of the infamous work order. An integrated lean system utilizes full containers
to signal the completion of product and ba (...)
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Integrated Lean Giving ERP the Flexibility to Push and Pull. ... Download
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Published:
2010-03-11
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A lean supply chain is more than just those activities relating directly to supply chain management (SCM). Lean supply chain
improvements require a commitment to finding the correct mix of efficiency and responsiveness. But the reward is great for
manufacturers that do embark on the path to lean. Using t (...)
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10 Ways to Use ERP to Lean the Manufacturing Supply Chain. ... Download
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Lean Consulting just makes sense. Elimination of nonvalue-add activities and personnel, along with streamlined processes
and a roles-based implementation methodology will always reduce wasted time and money. It’s a model that can deliver implementations
on budget and on time consistently. (...)
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Lean Principles for Implementing ERP in Midsize and Large Enterprises. Source: Corning Data
Services Inc. Document Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Certain lean initiatives can be hugely strengthened with a synergistic enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation—and
vice versa. In other cases, the two efforts should be viewed as separate initiatives. But it doesn’t depend on “what you want”:
specific lean initiatives will fail if speci (...)
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In other ... The When, Why, and How of ERP Support for Lean. ... However,
other lean initiatives and ERP functionality have little in common. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions. Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Implementation and
for Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions. In today’s manufacturing environment, suppliers and manufacturers
alike need to be highly selective when choosing a (...)
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Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions. Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Implementation and
for Supporting the Lea...
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2010-03-11
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... We would like to ask our readers their opinion on both lean and ERP
and the synergy (or disconnect) between the two in order to focus our efforts on some of ...
Published:
2010-08-05
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... Part 2 then acknowledged that lean ERP capabilities are well suited
for producing parts with level demand (so-called “runners” in Preactor’s apt lingo) ...
Published:
2010-12-29
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... Lean ERP: “Lean & Mean” Enough? Given that the
aim of lean manufacturing concepts is on-time deliveries with minimum inventory ...
Published:
2010-11-19
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All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated
manually. (...)
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All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
Published:
2006-02-16
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There are entire books and thorough training and certification processes devoted to lean supply chain practices. But within
any manufacturing environment, there are a few relatively simple steps that will help any enterprise make its supply chain
lean. In this article, we will touch on these simple measu (...)
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There are entire books and thorough training and certification processes devoted to lean supply chain practices. But within
any manufacturing envi...
Published:
2009-09-30
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Kanban—the Japanese term for physical or visual signs that trigger replenishment, which can be a useful part of lean
manufacturing—is not a good fit in some situations. Alternatives to kanban can also eliminate waste in lean production
by addressing inventory, materials, and replenishment pro (...)
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... to kanban to make your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system “leaner.” Download
<strong>Implementing Kanban Alternatives in Lean Manufacturing</strong>. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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In the competitive auto industry, Nissen Chemitec America knows the need for lean manufacturing. Its legacy enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system was preventing the company from adopting lean principles, and so in 2003 it looked for an ERP tailored
for contract manufacturers serving the auto industry (...)
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In the competitive auto industry, Nissen Chemitec America knows the need for lean manufacturing. Its legacy
enterprise resource planning (ERP) sys... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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SSI's approach appeals to process manufacturers, as well as some discrete manufacturers with short lead times and high volumes,
where the traditional manufacturing resource planning (MRP) approach often shows many shortcomings (and can even be a recipe
for disaster). (...)
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SSI's approach appeals to process manufacturers, as well as some discrete manufacturers with short lead times and high
volumes, where the traditio...
Published:
2006-07-26
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As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
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As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
Published:
2004-05-08
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Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity
including the "quantity of one" (i.e., through the so-called mixed-model production), while keeping inventories to a minimum
and shortening cycle times in order to quickly fill custome (...)
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Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including
the "quantity o...
Published:
2004-01-14