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Abstract:
Enabling lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to improve operations requires a nontraditional approach. The old idea
that lean manufacturing and six sigma principles don’t require IT isn’t valid anymore. Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
and supply chain management (SCM) applications are crit (...)
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2010-03-11
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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 (...)
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Sustainable Lean Six Sigma Transformation through Cordys. ...
Learn about a BPM solution that employs lean Six Sigma for faster process
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Published:
2010-03-11
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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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Implementing Kanban Alternatives in Lean Manufacturing. ... Download <strong>Implementing
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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
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Published:
2009-01-07
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Abstract:
Over the past 30–40 years, manufacturers have made dramatic leaps in improving their businesses by using lean manufacturing
and Six Sigma techniques. The systems these businesses use, however, have changed relatively little in comparison. The ERP
systems manufacturing companies rely on to run their bus (...)
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Over the past 30–40 years, manufacturers have made dramatic leaps in improving their businesses by using lean
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Published:
2010-03-11
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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 (...)
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... businesses are implementing “lean” initiatives to expose and attack waste and setting
goals for continuous improvement through Six Sigma principles. ...
Published:
2011-03-25
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Abstract:
The past year has taught executives everywhere that business will never again be “business as usual.” Manufacturers, in particular,
must focus more than ever on satisfying customers while removing waste and unnecessary costs from their organizations. And
they need to do so faster and better than thei (...)
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Bridging the Lean Performance Gap: How Manufacturers Can Achieve Real Lean and Real Results.
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Published:
2010-11-29
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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 (...)
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Document Type: White Paper Description: Many discrete manufacturers have adopted lean manufacturing
approaches, but haven’t pursued lean improvement methods. ...
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 (...)
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Winning Strategies for Industrial Equipment Manufacturing. ... Download <strong>Winning
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
For many manufacturers, the demands of meeting customer expectations and reducing production costs in an environment of more
products and more choice places stress on the effectiveness of planning and scheduling processes. Yet, systems are becoming
outdated, lacking the flexibility and responsiveness to (...)
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Planning and Scheduling in the 21st Century. Source: Infor. Document Type: White Paper Description: For many manufacturers,
the demands ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development is affecting
how organizations do business, the idea of environmental and corporate responsibility as value drivers is still relatively
new. Many companies are just beginning to adopt an a (...)
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You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development
is affecting how organization...
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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Today’s manufacturing environment requires a relentless drive for cost reduction and efficiency gains. Initiatives
like lean and six sigma can bri... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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. (...)
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About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral,
extended enterprise r...
Published:
2006-03-01
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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 (...)
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Simplified” series lo...
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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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:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Quick Response Manufacturing. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. Whatever the reasons for pursuing a lead-time reduction strategy, time compression across all company processes
is critical to growth, and in some cases means surviv (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Quick Response Manufacturing. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. Whatev...
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:
On the path toward global competitiveness, the benefits and basic principles of “Lean” are widely known. However, many organizations
struggle to gain a foothold when embarking on the Lean journey. Or, perhaps more commonly, Lean initiatives stall and are
sometimes eliminated due to a lack of understa (...)
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Transforming Your Business to Lean: 10 Lessons Learned. ... However, many organizations
struggle to gain a foothold when embarking on the Lean journey. ...
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2010-03-11
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... Describing lean manufacturing is out of the scope of ...
hiring new personnel), and implementing lean tools (Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma,
and value ...
Published:
2009-09-23
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Abstract:
You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development is affecting
how organizations do business, the idea of environmental and corporate responsibility as value drivers is still relatively
new. Many companies are just beginning to adopt an a (...)
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You're a step ahead with TEC's Lean and Green Manufacturing Buyer's Guide. While the need for sustainable development
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2010-03-11