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Abstract:
Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions. Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Implementation and
for Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions. In today’s manufacturing environment, suppliers and manufacturers
alike need to be highly selective when choosing a (...)
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Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions. Read White Papers and Other Software for Your Implementation and
for Supporting the Lea...
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2010-03-11
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... training existing employees rather than hiring new personnel), and implementing lean tools (Theory of
Constraints, Six Sigma, and value stream mapping). ...
Published:
2009-09-23
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Abstract:
A common question that comes up in most discussions about lean is whether it’s the tools and processes, or the people that
make lean work. In reality it is both. Applying lean tools, new technology, and new business processes to a traditional silo-oriented
culture will not work. Lean, at its core, is a (...)
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Achieving Lean Success—A Holistic Approach. Source: Infor. Document Type: White Paper Description: A common question that
comes ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Lean Simplified: Part Two.Templates and Other Package to Use In Your Complex System of Lean Simplified. Part one of the “Lean
Simplified” series looked at manufacturing wastes, lean principles, and the benefits of lean manufacturing. Here, in Part
two, you’ll be taken through the action stage of lea (...)
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Lean Simplified: Part Two.Templates and Other Package to Use In Your Complex System of Lean Simplified. Part one of the “Lean
Simplified” series lo...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Begin at the End: a Good Lean Strategy Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. Read Current White Paper for a Good Lean Strategy
Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. You know the statistics—lean can shorten your lead times, reduce inventories, cut
operating costs, free up resources, and more. But c (...)
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Begin at the End: a Good Lean Strategy Starts with Defining Your Ultimate Goal. Read Current White Paper for a Good Lean Strategy
Starts with Defin...
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2010-03-11
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... This includes value-stream mapping, and value-stream–based
metrics, income statements, cost numbers, profitability, and capacity analysis. ...
Published:
2011-10-20
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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:
Not Small Change: World-class Financial Automation Delivers Dramatic Benefits. Find Free Proposal and Other Solutions to Define
Your Implementation In Relation To World-class Financial Automation and Value Chain. Automating finance processes—such
as closing the books, reporting, and other labor-inte (...)
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Not Small Change: World-class Financial Automation Delivers Dramatic Benefits. Find Free Proposal and Other Solutions to Define
Your Implementation...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Certain lean initiatives can be hugely strengthened with a synergistic enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation—and
vice versa. In other cases, the two efforts should be viewed as separate initiatives. But it doesn’t depend on “what you want”:
specific lean initiatives will fail if speci (...)
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The When, Why, and How of ERP Support for Lean. Source: SYSPRO. Document Type: White Paper Description: Certain lean initiatives
can ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps
define product structure, costing information, financial information and reports and is a useful tool in the decision-making
process. (...)
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A supply chain management system (SCM) is a critical success factor for implementing lean manufacturing. The SCM system helps
define product struc...
Published:
2009-08-10
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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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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:
Enhancing Lean Practices: Lean Adoption in the Industrial Machinery and Components Industry. Read Guides and IT Reports Associated
with Industrial Machinery and Components Industry. Customer churn rates are higher than ever: although businesses say they
are devoted to loyalty, their management systems and (...)
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value stream mapping:
Enhancing Lean Practices: Lean Adoption in the Industrial Machinery and Components Industry. Read Guides and IT Reports Associated
with Industrial ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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value stream mapping:
... Value Stream Mapping (VSM) or similar techniques (mentioned
in Part 2) are required to identify issues, streamline processes, and remove non value-add steps. ...
Published:
2010-12-29
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value stream mapping:
... Typically, a lean project starts with a thorough Value Stream Mapping
(VSM) exercise to identify and eliminate non-value-added processes and waste. ...
Published:
2010-11-19
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Abstract:
Lean Maintenance: Best Practices to Turn Asset Management into a Profit Center. Get Free White Papers Related To Lean Maintenance.
It’s common knowledge that asset downtime disrupts production and drives up both process and per-unit operating costs. However,
executives often lose sight of this because t (...)
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Lean Maintenance: Best Practices to Turn Asset Management into a Profit Center. Get Free White Papers Related To Lean Maintenance.
It’s common know...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Operational excellence : Enabling Sustained Growth Spotlight on the Americas. Download Free IT Study Reports on Operational
excellence. Companies in the Americas should lead the world in growth through operational excellence—but they don’t.
A 2008 survey shows that less than half promote insight i (...)
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Operational excellence : Enabling Sustained Growth Spotlight on the Americas. Download Free IT Study Reports on Operational
excellence. Companies i...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Hitting the Moving Target of Operational Excellence: Identifying and Obtaining the Information Needed for Continued Success.
Find Free Plan and Other Solutions to Define Your Systems Implementation In Relation To Operational Excellence. Accessing
the right information is a crucial step in achieving operat (...)
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Hitting the Moving Target of Operational Excellence. Source: SAP. Document Type: White Paper Description: Accessing the right
information ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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value stream mapping:
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:
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:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing a business as a "value system" for customers, companies can shift lean strategic priorities towards
growth-oriented targets instead of cost-cutting. Instead o (...)
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value stream mapping:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for a Next R(E)volution of Lean. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
and Time-Bound. By seeing...
Published:
2010-03-11