| 21. |
Lean Asset Management--Is Preventive Maintenance Anti-Lean? (4 Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Dec 20, 2004
Abstract : How can we determine the right maintenance strategy for a specific asset? To meet the objectives of lean, we need to evaluate the cost of failure in terms of both not meeting business objectives and any extra cost due to the need for unplanned or even emergency repairs.
Type: Article
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| 22. |
Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing (6 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 20, 2006
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.
Type: Article
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| 23. |
SoftBrands to Institute Fourth Shift for SAP Business One Manufacturing Work-Plan Part Two: SoftBrands (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 8, 2004
Abstract : As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby the two vendors have initiated efforts to integrate SoftBrands' leading manufacturing software product Fourth Shift with SAP Business One.
Type: Article
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| 24. |
Extended Enterprise Resource Planning Vendor Shows Its Lean Side (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 1, 2006
Abstract : About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes evolution, a platform neutral, extended enterprise resource planning product, and DemandStream for lean automation.
Type: Article
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| 25. |
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.
Type: Article
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| 26. |
How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 15, 2006
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 improvement.
Type: Article
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| 27. |
Lean Manufacturing: A Primer (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 13, 2006
Abstract : Lean manufacturing emphasizes the minimization of the amount of all the resources (including time) used in the various activities of the enterprise. The typical areas of hidden waste are over-production, waiting, transportation, over-processing, motion, excessive inventory, and defective units.
Type: Article
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| 28. |
The Theory of Constraints Enters the Lean Manufacturing Arena (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 21, 2006
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.
Type: Article
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| 29. |
Minimize waste and maximize profits: Willamette Valley by IFS
Abstract : Lean manufacturing, which focuses on eliminating waste in the production process, has been called the production system of the twenty-first century. Learn how IFS’ lean manufacturing solution gives you the technology platform you need to make your lean initiative a success—and your business more profitable.
Type: White Paper
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| 30. |
Minimize waste and maximize profits: Willamette Valley by IFS
Abstract : Lean manufacturing, which focuses on eliminating waste in the production process, has been called the production system of the twenty-first century. Learn how IFS’ lean manufacturing solution gives you the technology platform you need to make your lean initiative a success—and your business more profitable.
Type: White Paper
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