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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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Optimizing The Supply Chain Network And Reducing Distribution Costs - An Andersen Point Of View (4 Pages)
by Josée Dupuis and Brian Benjamin
Dec 2, 2001 Abstract : The objective of supply chain logistics - to provide goods to the right place at the right time in the right quantity - is easy to understand, but achieving this objective while minimizing costs is not an easy task.
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Palm to Give Developers a Leg Up (3 Pages)
by R. Krause
Dec 12, 2000 Abstract : Palm, Inc. announced a new initiative to help designers and developers increase the quantity and speed of bringing Palm-based products to market.
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Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book ExcerptPart One: Sales and Operations Planning (6 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Mar 23, 2004 Abstract : Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a manufacturing or distribution business. This book excerpt focuses on running the business from the top with sales and operations planning (S&OP). Variation in operations affect the S&OP process and the nature of demand impacts the S&OP game plans.
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A Primer on Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX (4 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Aug 27, 2007 Abstract : Lean manufacturing constructs have been incorporated into the Microsoft Dynamics AX package, enabling firms to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system. This primer covers the constructs for supporting many of the variations in lean practices.
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A Primer on Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX: Case Studies (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Aug 29, 2007 Abstract : To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX has incorporated lean manufacturing constructs into its package. Several case studies illustrate the use of kanbans in various lean environments.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 for Distribution Environments (4 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Apr 16, 2007 Abstract : This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 for Distribution Environments (4 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Apr 16, 2007 Abstract : This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered.
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Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Two: Distribution Environments (4 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 11, 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 distribution environment.
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