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Abstract:
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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... lean manufacturing—is not a good fit in some situations. Alternatives
to kanban can also eliminate waste in lean production by addressing inventory, materials
...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean manufacturing constructs into its package. Several case studies illustrate the use of kanbans in various
lean environments. (...)
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To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX
has incorporated lean ma...
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2009-03-09
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Abstract:
Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of constraints, which is complementary to lean manufacturing when it comes to low volumes and complex environments,
may provide an answer. (...)
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Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of cons...
Published:
2006-02-21
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Abstract:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended
enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus
to-order environments. (...)
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Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the
extended enterprise resource...
Published:
2006-02-20
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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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... Inventory. Source: Chiron Technologies, Inc. Document Type: White Paper Description:
A lean supply chain consists of two major components—lean manufacturing
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Published:
2010-03-11
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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 (...)
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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
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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. (...)
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lean manufacturing inventory:
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
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Abstract:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multiplicative benefits of real time information and reduced inventory, companies must assess their production
environment and supply chain activities. (...)
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Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multipl...
Published:
2005-09-13
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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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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:
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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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps
define product structure, costing information, financial information and reports and is a useful tool in the decision-making
process. (...)
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A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps
define product struc...
Published:
2009-08-10
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing constructs have been incorporated into the Microsoft Dynamics AX package, enabling firms to support lean
and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system. This primer covers the constructs for supporting many of the variations
in lean practices. (...)
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Lean manufacturing constructs have been incorporated into the Microsoft Dynamics AX package, enabling firms to support lean
and traditional manufa...
Published:
2007-08-27
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Abstract:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Lean Manufacturing. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
For years, manufacturers have been driven by sales forecasts and the need to maximize production efficiency at every level
of operation. But in order to be successful, manufactu (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Lean Manufacturing. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound.
For years, manufac...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't realizing
the real benefits of lean by bringing lean to their front-office operations. Here are a few tips on lean office operations. (...)
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Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't
realizing the real benefit...
Published:
2009-01-07
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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 (...)
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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
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Abstract:
Using Inventory Optimization to Reduce Inventory Levels in a Lean Environment. Solutions and Other Documents to Characterize
Your Acquisition, In Relation To Using Inventory Optimization to Reduce Inventory Levels in a Lean Environment. Small and
medium businesses (SMB) need to address inventory challenge (...)
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Using Inventory Optimization to Reduce Inventory Levels in a Lean Environment. Solutions and Other Documents to Characterize
Your Acquisition, In R...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
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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lean manufacturing inventory:
... While the concept of lean manufacturing is well established in traditional
manufacturing industries, its adoption in printing and packaging has been slow. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit
setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costin (...)
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A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls,...
Published:
2006-02-14
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Abstract:
A fast-growing robotics product manufacturer needed to track an extremely large inventory of individual products. A daily
expanding product line presented even greater hurdles for inventory management, and meeting on-time delivery goals. The company’s
old enterprise resource planning (ERP) system wasn (...)
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... Source: Consona. Document Type: Case Study Description: A fast-growing robotics product manufacturer
needed to track an extremely large inventory of individual ...
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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2012-01-30