-
Abstract:
Many discrete manufacturers have adopted lean manufacturing approaches, but haven’t pursued lean improvement methods. Even
those that have report only small, local benefits. A holistic approach is needed to see the long-term benefits of lean. To
find out if your company is ready to make lean improvemen (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Many discrete manufacturers have adopted lean manufacturing approaches, but haven’t pursued lean
improvement methods. Even those that have report ... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology. Find Software and Other Solutions for Your Decision Associated with Lean Adopters
and Business Process Improvement. Many aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturers are enjoying a competitive advantage because
of early adoption of lean manufacturing tools. However, co (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology. Find Software and Other Solutions for Your Decision Associated with Lean Adopters
and Business Process Impr...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Take your Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to the next level.You've dreamed about it.now you can do it.Read this Free whitepaper.
Heinz Frozen Food Company was set on improving its manufacturing and maintenance process efficiency, and knew that implementing
a new enterprise asset management (EAM) system (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Take your Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to the next level.You've dreamed about it.now you can do it.Read this Free
whitepaper. Heinz Frozen Foo...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Lean Maintenance: Best Practices to Turn Asset Management into a Profit Center. Get Free White Papers Related To Lean Maintenance.
It’s common knowledge that asset downtime disrupts production and drives up both process and per-unit operating costs. However,
executives often lose sight of this because t (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Lean Maintenance: Best Practices to Turn Asset Management into a Profit Center. Get Free White Papers Related To Lean Maintenance.
It’s common know...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added work. And if properly integrated, it can be both a tool for senior management and for hands-on system
users. (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and
minimize non-value added...
Published:
2009-01-07
-
Abstract:
Business process management (BPM) and process improvement support the management and continuous improvement of business processes,
both cross-departmental and enterprise-wide. How can you empower the transformation to lean and manage business operations
in the various stages of its transformation, and ma (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
... and continuous improvement of business processes, both cross-departmental and enterprise-wide.
How can you empower the transformation to lean and manage ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Begin at the End: a Good Lean Strategy Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. Read Current White Paper for a Good Lean Strategy
Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. You know the statistics—lean can shorten your lead times, reduce inventories, cut
operating costs, free up resources, and more. But c (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Begin at the End: a Good Lean Strategy Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. Read Current White Paper for a Good Lean Strategy
Starts with Defin...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Lean Supply Chain. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
When flexibility and speed are requisites for success, it’s the lean organization that leads the race. World-class manufacturing
organizations know the value of focusing on t (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Lean Supply Chain. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and
Time-Bound. When flexibility ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
5 Key Points for Continuous Improvement in the Life Cycles of Processes. Download Free Technology Research Reports about the
Continuous Improvement in the Life Cycles of Processes. In today’s changing, competitive world, companies must adopt a continuous
improvement methodology to support sustainable an (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
5 Key Points for Continuous Improvement in the Life Cycles of Processes. Download Free Technology Research Reports about the
Continuous Improvement...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing a business as a "value system" for customers, companies can shift lean strategic priorities towards
growth-oriented targets instead of cost-cutting. Instead o (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Manufacturers of all sizes are more efficient, better managed, and more profitable because of lean—yet this improvement has
plateaued at many companies. What’s holding up the progress of lean? The real problem is that as lean evolves and spreads
beyond the plant floor, its conflict with traditional a (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Manufacturers of all sizes are more efficient, better managed, and more profitable because of lean—yet this
improvement has plateaued at many comp... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Lean manufacturing is a transformational exercise that requires an organization to cast aside long-held beliefs and business
processes. The five main steps to achieving lean transition are defining value, mapping the value stream, making the activities
flow, responding to customer demand, and continuous (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Lean manufacturing is a transformational exercise that requires an organization to cast aside long-held beliefs and business
processes. The five m...
Published:
2006-02-15
-
Abstract:
Lean manufacturing emphasizes the minimization of the amount of all the resources (including time) used in the various activities
of the enterprise. The typical areas of hidden waste are over-production, waiting, transportation, over-processing, motion,
excessive inventory, and defective units. (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Lean manufacturing emphasizes the minimization of the amount of all the resources (including time) used in the various activities
of the enterpris...
Published:
2006-02-13
-
Abstract:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise resource planning product, and DemandStream for lean automation. (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise r...
Published:
2006-03-01
-
Abstract:
A common question that comes up in most discussions about lean is whether it’s the tools and processes, or the people that
make lean work. In reality it is both. Applying lean tools, new technology, and new business processes to a traditional silo-oriented
culture will not work. Lean, at its core, is a (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Achieving Lean Success—A Holistic Approach. Source: Infor. ... work. Lean,
at its core, is a cultural and people-oriented initiative. Download ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Lean IT Governance: The Most Realistic and Attainable Approach to IT Governance.Reports and Other Software to Use In Your
Complex System of Lean IT Governance. The most realistic and attainable approach to IT governance is a "lean" approach via
project portfolio management (PPM). The lean approach require (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Lean IT Governance: The Most Realistic and Attainable Approach to IT Governance. Reports and Other Software to Use In Your
Complex System of Lean IT...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
A company’s best opportunity to gain major margin improvement is in its front end—the sales, customer service, and processes
needed to transform inquiries into orders. And one of the best strategies is to apply lean thinking to the front end. Read
about an integrated solution that addresses the uniqu (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
... Paper Description: A company’s best opportunity to gain major margin improvement is
in ... And one of the best strategies is to apply lean thinking to the front ...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Take advantage of expertise about lean manufacturing. With all the discussion, books, Web sites, and other materials on the
topic of lean manufacturing, it’s hard to know which resources are credible—much less understand the mounds of information.
The first part of this series breaks down the defi (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Take advantage of expertise about lean manufacturing. With all the discussion, books, Web sites, and other materials on the
topic of lean manufactu...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Lean Simplified: Part Two.Templates and Other Package to Use In Your Complex System of Lean Simplified. Part one of the “Lean
Simplified” series looked at manufacturing wastes, lean principles, and the benefits of lean manufacturing. Here, in Part
two, you’ll be taken through the action stage of lea (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Lean Simplified: Part Two.Templates and Other Package to Use In Your Complex System of Lean Simplified. Part one of the “Lean
Simplified” series lo...
Published:
2010-03-11
-
Abstract:
Many competitive businesses are implementing “lean” initiatives to expose and attack waste and setting goals for continuous
improvement through Six Sigma principles. Consensus is growing that technology is key for successful lean initiatives. This
white paper defines addresses the impact lean initiat (...)
Excerpt related to
lean improvement:
Many competitive businesses are implementing “lean” initiatives to expose and attack waste and setting goals
for continuous improvement through Si... ...
Published:
2011-03-25