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Many discrete manufacturers have adopted lean manufacturing approaches, but haven’t pursued lean improvement methods. Even
those that have report only small, local benefits. A holistic approach is needed to see the long-term benefits of lean. To
find out if your company is ready to make lean improvemen (...)
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2010-03-11
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Manufacturing and distribution companies rely heavily on their ability to ship product and meet commitments to customers.
Yet though the supply chain is the lifeline of their business, most purchasing departments are severely handicapped in their
efforts to streamline supply chain execution. (...)
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Manufacturing and distribution companies rely heavily on their ability to ship product and meet commitments to customers.
Yet though the supply ch...
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2002-10-22
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Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise is able to transform the procurement function of its supply chain from a cost center to a powerful business
unit. (...)
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Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise...
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2002-10-24
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One of the unforeseen ramifications of the competition among software suppliers for market leadership in the high volume
automotive and electronics industries has been a lack of attention to the industrial and commercial machinery manufacturing
sector. (...)
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... a lack of attention to the industrial and commercial machinery manufacturing sector.
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Industrial equipment manufacturers have historically embraced shop floor improvements as a way of increasing efficiency and
maintaining profitability. But in today’s radically altered industrial environment, there is a clear imperative to look beyond
the shop floor. To hold down costs and compete again (...)
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Industrial equipment manufacturers have historically embraced shop floor improvements as a way of increasing efficiency and
maintaining profitability. But in today’s radically altered industrial environment, there is a clear imperative to look beyond
the shop floor. To hold down costs and compete again (...)
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Creating Innovation Breakthroughs in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Machine ...
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Published:
2010-03-11
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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. (...)
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Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of cons...
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2006-02-21
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Find out how maximizing performance of the entire manufacturing enterprise with Plex Online supply chain management (SCM)
system. Read this paper. Today’s manufacturing supply chain is challenged with increasing quality mandates, cost reductions,
and delivery improvements. Technology plays a key role in (...)
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... Summary: Today's manufacturing supply chain is challenged with increasing quality
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2010-03-30
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A lean supply chain is more than just those activities relating directly to supply chain management (SCM). Lean supply chain
improvements require a commitment to finding the correct mix of efficiency and responsiveness. But the reward is great for
manufacturers that do embark on the path to lean. Using t (...)
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require a commitment to finding the correct mix of efficiency and ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Today’s manufacturing supply chain is challenged with quality mandates, cost reductions, and delivery improvements. Technology
plays a key role in a company’s ability to build and manage an effective supply chain. Read this paper to learn about the
next wave of supply chain solutions and how effectiv (...)
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Today’s manufacturing supply chain is challenged with quality mandates, cost reductions, and delivery improvements.
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Published:
2011-03-31
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Yet few people have a complete picture of lean manufacturing, or know how to truly make it work. but now you can get a clear,
concise explanation o... (...)
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... what lean manufacturing is, the principles behind it, and how your company can enjoy
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Published:
2010-03-11
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There are entire books and thorough training and certification processes devoted to lean supply chain practices. But within
any manufacturing environment, there are a few relatively simple steps that will help any enterprise make its supply chain
lean. In this article, we will touch on these simple measu (...)
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There are entire books and thorough training and certification processes devoted to lean supply chain practices. But within
any manufacturing envi...
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2009-09-30
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A supplier to the automotive industry, Grand Rapids Spring & Stamping (GRS&S) implemented an innovative continuous improvement
program. The goal: to make incremental improvements in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale. With over 8,000 employee-generated
ideas now implemented, the company has save (...)
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... $1.2 million. Learn how improvements in GRS&S’s manufacturing processes
reduce waste and improve the bottom line. Download <strong ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Well-informed accounting treatment of network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) assets can improve a company’s financial
performance. Design and manufacturing improvements in modular and scalable uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), power distribution
units (PDUs), and computer room air conditi (...)
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... Design and manufacturing improvements in modular and scalable uninterruptible
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2010-03-11
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities. (...)
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Online SRM helps to reduce the time spent on transactional details and put more emphasis on strategic activities.
Published:
2002-10-23
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Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise is able to transform the procurement function of its supply chain from a cost center to a powerful business
unit. (...)
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manufacturing improvements:
Maintaining an effective supply chain is clearly an integral part of a manufacturing company’s livelihood. Using Web-enabled
tools, the enterprise...
Published:
2002-10-24
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As Wiltshire Precision has grown, it has faced challenges common to manufacturers—controlling costs, constant efficiency
improvements, competition from abroad, and expansion of customer base and shop space. After implementing an enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system, Wiltshire’s newly automat (...)
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... As Wiltshire Precision has grown, it has faced challenges common to manufacturers— controlling costs,
constant efficiency improvements, competition from abroad ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Although interBiz has spouted an interesting value proposition to many enterprise applications users, the company still has
to address some potential stumbling blocks in order to clear the path to its applications business success. (...)
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Although interBiz has spouted an interesting value proposition to many enterprise applications users, the company still has
to address some potent...
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2001-12-06
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SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software. (...)
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SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
Published:
2000-04-18
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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 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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2010-03-11