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To be certain its materials management functions were up to par with industry best practices, a South African fertilizer
plant obtained the services of an inventory optimization firm. In doing so, it was able to identify weak links in its inventory
control processes, and achieved a savings of over $2 mil (...)
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Case Study: Material Management Optimization. Source ... amount. Download <strong>Case
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Demand-Driven Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and
Time-Bound. Many manufacturing companies have adopted or are considering the adoption of a demand-driven strategy. However,
if you want to be demand-driven, you aren’t going to achi (...)
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Demand-Driven Strategies. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. Many manufac...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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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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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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PeopleSoft manufacturing customers and J.D. Edwards customers in service industries should assess the vendor's product plans
given these customers might benefit if PeopleSoft shares functions between the product sets. (...)
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... While some tout that regardless of the industry, type of manufacturing environment,
or product volumes, flow manufacturing principles can be implemented ...
Published:
2004-01-28
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Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long
way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of (...)
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Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-s...
Published:
2004-05-03
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While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office
systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing. (...)
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While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office
systems like a...
Published:
2004-01-15
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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optimization and flow manufacturing:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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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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... But measurements are linked throughout the organization, not just on the manufacturing
floor but in accounts payable and other back office processes. ...
Published:
2012-01-30
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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. Source: Pelion Systems Inc. Document Type: White Paper Description:
On the ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory,
once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling
this problem. (...)
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Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory,
once addressed, often le...
Published:
2007-01-26
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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. (...)
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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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What would you do if a critical error occurred during production—all because the wrong data was input into your enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system? You’d probably be asking “how could this happen?” The ability to communicate information between
teams can mean the difference between product (...)
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Breaking Down Information Silos Between Manufacturing and Design: A New Approach to CAD/ERP Data Integration.
Source: Elmo Solutions Inc. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long
way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of (...)
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optimization and flow manufacturing:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-s...
Published:
2004-05-03
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Abstract:
Less Stock, More Profit: Inventory Optimization. Download Technology Research White Papers In Relation To the Inventory Optimization.
Inventory optimization is the area where most enterprise resource planning (ERP) software implementations get the highest
and fastest return on investment (ROI). However, m (...)
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Less Stock, More Profit: Inventory Optimization. Download Technology Research White Papers In Relation To the Inventory Optimization.
Inventory opt...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology. Find Software and Other Solutions for Your Decision Associated with Lean Adopters
and Business Process Improvement. Many aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturers are enjoying a competitive advantage because
of early adoption of lean manufacturing tools. However, co (...)
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Early Lean Adopters Embrace Technology. Find Software and Other Solutions for Your Decision Associated with Lean Adopters
and Business Process Impr...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has been growing so strongly that where SCM was once viewed as a means to gain competitive advantage, companies
now see it as a necessary extension of an ERP system, (...)
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SCM vendors are adding best of breed solutions to ERP product suites and are aggressively marketing this new functionality.
The SCM market has be...
Published:
2003-04-04
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Abstract:
Product quality and regulatory requirements, including goods traceability, are a key concern to consumable goods companies.
Ensuring you remain profitable and competitive, increase market share, and reduce exposure to regulatory risks in quality
and safety can be a huge challenge. Find out how implementi (...)
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Reducing Risk in Consumable Goods Manufacturing. ... Download <strong>Reducing Risk
in Consumable Goods Manufacturing</strong>. Comments: ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although
firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP syste (...)
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Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution
models are important,...
Published:
2003-04-05
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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
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... A couple years ago, Cincom also introduced a demand management suite that supports flow
manufacturing practices for complex product manufacturers. ...
Published:
2002-05-24