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In this challenging economy, standards for materials flow are critical to thriving in the global automotive industry. Successful
suppliers know how to meet Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) standards. MMOG/LE is
a self-assessment for material and logistics control u (...)
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management of materials:
Performance Made Perfect: Optimize Materials Management and Logistics Operations. Source:
QAD. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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The MMOG was a self-assessment process developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) to provide consistent methodology
for evaluating supplier performance, identifying weaknesses, and focusing improvement efforts. The Global MMOG/LE incorporates
the Odette Logistics Evaluation (OLE), developed (...)
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management of materials:
Global Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE). Source:
QAD. Document Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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management of materials:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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Abstract:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus on arguably growing e-sourcing/spend management opportunities. The companies have quite complementary product
offerings, industries of focus, and excellent cus (...)
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management of materials:
The Emptoris acquisition of Zeborg is both a wise offensive and defensive move since it combines the resources of two companies
that should focus ...
Published:
2003-11-19
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Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies.
Particularly in the areas of productivity, quality, cost effectiveness, and risk management. If your company has a need to
manage physical assets it can benefit from a proven Total E (...)
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management of materials:
Physical asset management contributes greatly to the achievement of competitive advantages in capital intensive companies.
Particularly in the are...
Published:
2003-06-27
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Abstract:
When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace
and defense (A&D); engineer-to-order (ETO); contract manufacturing; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO); and like project-oriented
manufacturing companies they may face the ne (...)
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management of materials:
When all enterprise vendors go for ERP and like solutions to help improve the business of small, midsize, and large aerospace
and defense (A&D); e...
Published:
2005-01-12
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Abstract:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators and customers to document their impact on the environment, including not only the simple carbon footprint,
but other gas emissions, discharges to waterways, lan (...)
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management of materials:
Can an ERP system help in green supply chain management? Find out in this comprehensive report. Manufacturers are facing pressure
from regulators a...
Published:
2010-04-19
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The highly competitive product manufacturing market makes true product lifecycle management (PLM) inevitable. PLM helps companies
map product requirements to features, obtain control over product data, preserve product knowledge assets, and enter into
the new paradigm of modular product development. (...)
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management of materials:
... A true product lifecycle management (PLM) system emphasizes the fact ...
of product development, including the design, testing, materials, supplier, manufacturing ...
Published:
2009-09-02
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Abstract:
This part of the series on Product Life Cycle Management in Process explores the business motivations by review business
strategies. (...)
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management of materials:
... In Part One of this series, we discussed Product Life Cycle Management as a ...
These tools include the ability to identify existing materials or products with ...
Published:
2002-12-08
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Abstract:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest. (...)
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management of materials:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really...
Published:
2003-06-14
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Abstract:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution automation. Adding a warehouse management system is a logical option for many manufacturers, but this article
provides insight into another option: extending ERP d (...)
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management of materials:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution auto...
Published:
2009-08-05
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The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match
supply to demand, eliminate the need to hold excess inventory, and increase the flow of goods throughout the supply chain. (...)
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management of materials:
The warehouse is no longer merely a static storage facility. It now has to use virtually real-time data to closely match supply
to demand, elimina...
Published:
2005-08-30
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Abstract:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory
management and warehousing. (...)
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management of materials:
In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality:
material proc...
Published:
2002-03-14
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Abstract:
To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural
plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements;
the Science is translating them into technology solutions. (...)
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management of materials:
... By considering the application of the space, an architect can apply the scientific aspects of space design,
light management, materials and construction code ...
Published:
2002-06-03
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Abstract:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn,
a lot more detail and clarifications are needed for the alliance to establish itself as an ERP-PLM superpower in the mid-market. (...)
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management of materials:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn, a
lot more detail and cla...
Published:
2003-11-17
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Abstract:
Managing assets needs to be done in a truly proactive approach, one that ties the management of physical assets to the corporate
objectives. The initial momentum to begin the sequence comes from the vision of a future state. This needs to clearly represent
the corporate objectives and goals, and expressi (...)
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management of materials:
... efforts and spending, from the strategies through to the materials and human ...
stark contrast to conventional thinking in field of asset management systems, it ...
Published:
2003-12-20
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Abstract:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which
does not work in some manufacturing environments. (...)
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management of materials:
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does
not work in some man...
Published:
2005-08-08
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Abstract:
How can we determine the right maintenance strategy for a specific asset? To meet the objectives of lean, we need to evaluate
the cost of failure in terms of both not meeting business objectives and any extra cost due to the need for unplanned or even
emergency repairs. (...)
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management of materials:
... Asset management should play a role in lean. ... Unnecessary motion—Materials
and work in progress (WIP) should follow a minimal path through the factory. ...
Published:
2004-12-20
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Abstract:
This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization. This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features
are a high priority for your organization. Learn ab (...)
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management of materials:
This guide to supply chain management (SCM) functions/features will help you determine which SCM features are a high priority
for your organization...
Published:
2010-05-04
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management of materials:
... It Now),” “Can You Bring Cost Down through Better Inventory Management?”, and my ...
of their time, rather than with stocking raw materials and subassemblies ...
Published:
2010-04-01