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Throughout the 2000s, manufacturers were giving up on Lean. A “build it and we can sell it” attitude was adopted. Manufacturers
responded to the 2008 economic collapse with aggressive cuts to inventory and head count. The worst is over. This research
examines what’s changed and how to intelligently (...)
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Lean Operations: Software Strategies for Manufacturing's New Normal. Source: Infor.
Document Type: White Paper Description: Throughout ...
Published:
2011-01-11
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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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Kanban—the Japanese term for physical or visual signs that trigger replenishment, which can be a useful part of lean
manufacturing—is ... ...
Published:
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 improvements. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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:
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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manufacturing lean:
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:
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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manufacturing lean:
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:
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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The main cause of lean maintenance failure is that companies fail to focus on asset reliability. The reliability approach
to capacity, which includes risk prioritization analyses of assets, can help a company achieve lean success. (...)
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... Lean manufacturing, lean maintenance, and the whole
lean concept have had many successes, but many companies have not achieved the results they expected. ...
Published:
2005-07-12
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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 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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manufacturing lean:
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:
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:
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:
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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manufacturing lean:
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:
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:
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:
As apparel and textile companies move to outsourcing production—relinquishing direct control in favor of a more cost-effective
manufacturing model—a lean supply chain may appear to be the next logical step for further implementing cost and operational
improvement. Not so, however. You can’t have a (...)
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From Lean Manufacturing to Lean Supply Chain: A Foundation for Change.
... Not so, however. You can’t have a lean supply chain without lean manufacturing.
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Tackling the transformation to lean production is high-priority in the aerospace industry. After all, lean manufacturing
eliminates waste from essential manufacturing processes and helps you measure up to your competitors. But how can you attain
true lean transformation—and what specific steps does you (...)
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After all, lean manufacturing eliminates waste from ess... Best Practices in Aerospace Lean
Manufacturing: The Migration to a Lean Enterprise. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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manufacturing lean:
Enabling lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to improve operations requires a nontraditional
approach. The old idea that lean manufacturin... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... the same result: efficient and sustainable business. Download TEC’s Lean and Green Manufacturing
Buyer’s Guide now! Share This. ...
Published:
2009-04-06
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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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manufacturing lean:
To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single
system, Microsoft Dynamics AX has incorporated lean ma...
Published:
2009-03-09
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Abstract:
The main cause of lean maintenance failure is that companies fail to focus on asset reliability. The reliability approach
to capacity, which includes risk prioritization analyses of assets, can help a company achieve lean success. (...)
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manufacturing lean:
... Lean manufacturing, lean maintenance, and the whole
lean concept have had many successes, but many companies have not achieved the results they expected. ...
Published:
2005-07-12