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For job shop manufacturers, managing several different software systems to perform the various necessary tasks important
to a business is no longer a viable option. Learn why a business system that integrates business process workflow, inventory,
customer service, quoting, invoicing, accounting, and anal (...)
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Full Automation through ERP Helps Streamline Manufacturing Operations. Source: ECi Software
Solutions. Document Type: White Paper ...
Published:
2010-05-17
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Abstract:
Competitive pressures and increasing customer demands are driving most manufacturers to produce goods ever faster, at lower
cost, and in compliance with more exacting quality, regulatory, and market requirements. However, technology can help manufacturers
meet these challenges, increase operational effic (...)
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Build a Competitive Edge for Manufacturing Plant Operations. ... Download
<strong>Build a Competitive Edge for Manufacturing Plant Operations</strong>.
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Published:
2010-03-11
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It can be very challenging for manufacturers to both drive efficiency gains and then translate these gains to bottom line
results. This paper examines what is driving manufacturers to focus on creating more efficient manufacturing operations; identifies
the mix of strategies, business capabilities, and t (...)
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Published:
2010-12-23
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Compliant Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Companies: Compliant Operations to Lead the Competition. Find Free Guidelines
and Other Solutions to Define Your Systems Implementation In Relation To the Compliant Manufacturing Operations. For many
life sciences organizations, a key impediment to compl (...)
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Compliant Manufacturing Operations in Life Sciences Companies: Compliant Operations
to Lead the Competition. Find Free Guidelines and Other Solutio...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management.
Via software that uses a "virtual factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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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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manufacturing operations:
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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In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing
constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discus (...)
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manufacturing operations:
In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most
part, it will be a "management by exception" operation...
Published:
2004-07-24
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... package that would help manufacturers close the gap between the shop floor and the offices by gaining
visibility into manufacturing operations, achieving shop ...
Published:
2008-11-05
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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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Abstract:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its
mySAP All-in-One vertical offerings for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering the SAP Business One product to appeal
to smaller enterprises with less complex processes. Soft (...)
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manufacturing operations:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP
All-in-One vertical...
Published:
2004-05-07
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Abstract:
Implementing Medical Manufacturing Technology to Improve Operations and Control Costs: Read this whitepaper and increase your
efficiency. US manufacturers spend over $25 billion every year on product warranty claims. For medical equipment manufacturers,
complex government regulations play a large part in (...)
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Implementing Medical Manufacturing Technology to Improve Operations and Control Costs: Read
this whitepaper and increase your efficiency. US manufa... ...
Published:
2010-03-30
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Abstract:
QAD has been pulling through the downturn with a real strength (especially in terms of new licenses, and with a strong balance
sheet and declining debt), a result of its persevering focus on manufacturing, which it recently coined in the slogan "A passion
for manufacturing". (...)
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manufacturing operations:
QAD has been pulling through the downturn with a real strength (especially in terms of new licenses, and with a strong balance
sheet and declining...
Published:
2003-09-18
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Abstract:
Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a management team can manage the throughput of its constraints to support the goals of its company. (...)
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manufacturing operations:
Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a ...
Published:
2008-08-01
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... For example, manufacturing operations mentality is about being cost
averse and just in time (JIT) vs. service being risk averse and just in case. ...
Published:
2010-04-01
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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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manufacturing operations:
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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Abstract:
Today, more and more manufacturing companies are exploring business processes that enable alignment between financial and
operational goals. Results from a 2011 S&OP survey suggest that S&OP process investments are yielding tangible fruit. Understanding
current challenges these companies are attempting t (...)
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Sales & Operations Planning in the Manufacturing Industry: A Current Perspective. Source:
JDA Software Group. Document Type: White ...
Published:
2012-01-25
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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:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its warehousing solution also promises better use of space, and automates reception put-away, etc. However,
the vendor still must navigate through some rough compe (...)
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manufacturing operations:
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource
planning systems. Its ...
Published:
2005-09-09
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Abstract:
Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution time
to act. (...)
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Cover-time planning (CTP) is a "pull" system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution
time to act.
Published:
2005-08-09
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Abstract:
Warehouse management and transportation management have emerged as two of a few rare remaining fertile areas where companies
still have ample opportunity to redesign and optimize. At the same time, these areas are less time-consuming and more oriented
towards return on investment (ROI) in terms of increm (...)
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manufacturing operations:
Warehouse management and transportation management have emerged as two of a few rare remaining fertile areas where companies
still have ample oppo...
Published:
2003-11-13