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Design for Serviceability (4 Pages)
by Bill McBeath
Nov 2, 2004 Abstract : When the product alone was the primary basis of competition, the life of a design engineer was a lot simpler. No more. Design engineers are being asked to make an increasingly complex set of trade-offs, requiring a very cross-functional and inter-enterprise approach to the design process.
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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 15, 2004 Abstract : 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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Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP Part 1: Tutorial (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 14, 2004 Abstract : Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the 'quantity of one' (i.e., through the so-called mixed-model production), while keeping inventories to a minimum and shortening cycle times in order to quickly fill customer orders.
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The Art And Science Of IT Architecture Design (6 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Jun 3, 2002 Abstract : To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements; the Science is translating them into technology solutions.
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The Art And Science Of IT Architecture Design (6 Pages)
by J. Dowling
Jan 31, 2001 Abstract : To assure flexibility and lasting value, information system designs and product selection must be guided by an architectural plan for infrastructure and applications systems. The Art of architecture design is in extracting business requirements; the Science is translating them into technology solutions.
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3Com Will Route Customers to In-house Web Design Firm (3 Pages)
by D. Geller
Jan 10, 2000 Abstract : Network giant 3Com has purchased an E-business web design and consulting firm.
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Project Lifecycle Management Implies Long Term Value; Forget the Total Cost of Ownership Fuss (3 Pages)
by Michael Bittner
Sep 28, 2005 Abstract : Understanding the nature and specifics of your product development life cycles, and especially new product design and initiation, can help you realize tangible cost savings and will offset the total cost of ownership of a product lifecycle management system.
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E-learning Course Design (6 Pages)
by Don McIntosh, Ph.D
Feb 23, 2006 Abstract : This article provides hints for the design of e-learning courses with regard to target audience, navigation, objectives, motivation, media, interactivity, assessment, aesthetics, tool selection, and evaluation.
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Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Three: Manufacturing Environments (5 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 12, 2005 Abstract : If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environment.
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