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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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
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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solution and flow manufacturing:
... Given that lean/flow manufacturing concepts have been on the ...
has been touting significant manufacturing and supply ... with an interim integration solution
now or ...
Published:
2004-01-28
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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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
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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solution and flow manufacturing:
... Given that lean/flow manufacturing concepts have been on the ...
has been touting significant manufacturing and supply ... with an interim integration solution
now or ...
Published:
2004-01-28
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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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
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:
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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
ERP Multi-site Costing Challenge and Solution. Search for Articles and Other Solutions to Characterize Your Diagnosis In Relation
To ERP Multi-site Costing Challenge and Solution. Significant management issues posed by multisite manufacturing environments
include optimizing resource use at each site and d (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
ERP Multi-site Costing Challenge and Solution. Search for Articles and Other Solutions to Characterize Your Diagnosis In Relation
To ERP Multi-site...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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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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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
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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solution 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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Abstract:
As the solution of choice for many companies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have helped many manufacturers operate
more efficiently and effectively. By streamlining business operations, ERP systems can solve many of the problems faced by
today’s manufacturing companies—and help them (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
... solve many of the problems faced by today’s manufacturing companies—and help them become
leaner and more competitive. Find out how an ERP solution can work ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The following is our view of Great Plains’ odds of success in this particular endeavor. (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
Great Plains informed us during its Convergence 2001 annual user conference about its initial strides into the discrete manufacturing
market. The ...
Published:
2001-05-01
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Abstract:
PeopleSoft claims that its next major release, PeopleSoft 8, which is due in a few weeks time, will allay persistent perceptions
that PeopleSoft is still not a full-fledged player in manufacturing. (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
PeopleSoft claims that its next major release, PeopleSoft 8, which is due in a few weeks time, will allay persistent perceptions
that PeopleSoft i...
Published:
2000-07-17
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Abstract:
Most high-tech firms need to do a better job of capturing and sharing corporate and supply-chain data. Lean manufacturing
practitioners often use a process metric called “right first time on time” (RFTOT). It not only applies to delivery of components
and products moving through a value stream, but t (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
... supply-chain data. Lean manufacturing practitioners often use a process metric called
“right first time on time” (RFTOT). It not ...
Published:
2012-01-30
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Abstract:
American Software seems to have grasped the requirements of its potential customers that need both order capturing and ERP
backbone order fulfillment functionality within a single source. And, it did this while coping with a Y2K-caused financial
pinch. (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
American Software seems to have grasped the requirements of its potential customers that need both order capturing and ERP
backbone order fulfillm...
Published:
2000-09-18
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Abstract:
Dive into the comprehensive ERP and financial management for a manufacturing competitive advantage. Find the software information
you're looking for. Manufacturers face a challenging environment with scarce credit, pricing pressures, and increasing costs.
Critical to success is an enterprise resource plan (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
... Resource Planning (ERP) solution that aligns ... business information
including manufacturing processes, engineering ... health, including cash flow
management, is a ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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solution and flow manufacturing:
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:
IQMS appears to be raising the competitive bar for quality management among its ERP competition with a single database software
solution and seamless ERP systems access. (...)
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solution and flow manufacturing:
IQMS appears to be raising the competitive bar for quality management among its ERP competition with a single database software
solution and seaml...
Published:
2005-04-07