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Evaluating Alternatives: Key Questions To Ask When Considering An Alternative ERP/MRP System (4 Pages)
by Ned Lilly
Jan 27, 2003
Abstract : Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings with it a host of questions.
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i2 Announces e-Business Strategy (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Sep 28, 1999
Abstract : 'Market leader i2 Technologies has emerged relatively unscathed from this year's turbulence in the supply-chain management software arena. Now, i2 is expanding into new areas while positioning its core products as key to the development of Internet business strategies. At its user conference in Las Vegas on Oct. 13, i2 is expected to provide details of an e-commerce software suite for order-taking, managing website content, and providing price quotes, due to ship by year's end. It will also introduce an online marketplace that will be powered by i2's supply-chain planning and collaboration suite, and will be open to any company that wants
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INFIMACS Boasts MRP Relevant To MROs (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 9, 2002
Abstract : Through incrementally adding functionality tidbits that are crucial to its target market and that are not easily emulated by its competitors, Relevant continues to have a fair shot at delivering a viable solution to project-based discrete mid-market manufacturers such as aerospace contractors, contract manufacturers of electronic components, and MRO organizations.
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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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Master Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling Software: Hard Facts Part One: Planning and Scheduling Concepts in Manufacturing (3 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Oct 11, 2004
Abstract : Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There are many problems with this approach. This paper discusses the pitfalls of this approach and how to avoid these by making sure that the software you buy indeed takes into account finite quantities of required materials as well as finite capacities of work centers in your manufacturing facility.
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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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Demand-driven Versus Traditional Materials Requirement Planning (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 8, 2005
Abstract : Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does not work in some manufacturing environments.
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Can ERP Meet Your eBusiness Needs? Part Two: ERP is the Foundation (4 Pages)
by Cindy M. Jutras
Apr 29, 2003
Abstract : As a result of this push towards full eBusiness integration, businesses face challenges that force them to push the envelope of business information systems. ERP grew from its predecessors of MRP and MRP II, constantly expanding its solution footprint to address more and more of the needs of the enterprise. As you approach eBusiness, whether you do so eagerly or are dragged there kicking and screaming, you will find your business much more exposed.
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i2 Technologies: Is the Boom Over? (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Feb 9, 2000
Abstract : Seemingly unaffected by market downturns and Y2K, i2 Technologies regularly astounds the enterprise applications software industry with record-breaking financial results. In the wake of its most recent triumph, few would imagine that i2 shows signs of decline.
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