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Lean Manufacturing
DEFINITION: Lean production is an assembly-line methodology developed originally for Toyota and the manufacturing of automobiles. It is also known as the Toyota Production System or just-in-time production. Engineer Taiichi Ohno is credited with developing the principles of lean production after World War II. His philosophy, which focused on eliminating waste and empowering workers, reduced inventory and improved
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Lean Production White Papers
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Three Key Areas to Reduce Costs with Lean Techniques
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
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Most companies looking to apply lean techniques to their manufacturing processes in order to improve efficiencies and reduce costs start by adopting an ERP system – but ERP alone isn't enough. Read this paper to discover 3 areas to apply lean principles that will yield immediate cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Posted: 05 Feb 2013 | Published: 05 Feb 2013
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Lean Manufacturing
sponsored by IFS
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This paper illustrates how IFS Applications support lean principles, particularly in the many manufacturing environments that require both rate-based and order-based shop floor execution. This hybrid approach lets you go lean step by step, as you are able, not because an inflexible system forces you to do so.
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012
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Fast Track ERP Implementation: Advice from the Field
sponsored by IFS
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ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.
Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009
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10 Ways To Use ERP To Lean The Manufacturing Supply Chain
sponsored by IFS
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This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation. Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.
Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Jun 2009
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Fulfilling the Lean Software Promise: Building and Running Spring Applications on VMware vFabric tc Server
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
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Lean software development and deployment should figure prominently in every organization’s IT strategy. The growing pervasiveness of virtual and cloud environments makes the need even more urgent. Read this paper to learn why your peers are replacing JEE containers with lean, lightweight application servers - and what you can gain from the move.
Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Published: 10 Feb 2012
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Managing Costs More Effectively
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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This Ventana Research paper identifies the IT components that can be used to identify ways to improve cost management for success in today's recovering yet volatile market.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011
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Best-in-Class Manufacturing Benchmark Study Industrial Manufacturing
sponsored by SolarSoft
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Manufacturers are always looking for ways to unlock capacity and reduce inventory and labor costs while increasing productivity without additional capital investment. Read this two-page white paper to find study results outlining correlations between the tactical and strategic actions of best-in-class organizations and their operational success.
Posted: 18 Oct 2011 | Published: 18 Oct 2011
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Keys to Improving Manufacturing Efficiency
sponsored by Apriso Corporation
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This white paper shows how to achieve enterprise-wide supply chain visibility, manufacturing synchronization, and control over efficiency through an integrated solution that directly addresses manufacturing competence.
Posted: 26 Aug 2011 | Published: 26 Aug 2011
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Lean Strategies for the Process Manufacturer
sponsored by Sage Software
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This primer will serve to provide an understanding of the key concepts of Lean as they apply to the process sectors, including the steps for implementation and the benefits that may be realised.
Posted: 12 Mar 2010 | Published: 01 Dec 2009
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The When, Why and How of ERP support for LEAN
sponsored by SYSPRO - Canada
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LEAN Manufacturing is a powerful approach used by manufacturing companies to drastically improve manufacturing processes. In the business world, it is appropriate to ask how LEAN and ERP interact - if at all. This white paper clarifies the situations where ERP supports LEAN, the benefits of this support and why it only applies to some situations.
Posted: 15 Feb 2010 | Published: 15 Feb 2010
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Streamlining Operations: Discrete Manufacturers Pursue Improved Efficiency
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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Find out in this EIU study how discrete manufacturers are pursuing improved efficiency. Tightening inventories, reducing waste, and shortening cycle times are strategies that will help lay the foundation for renewed growth in better times.
Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009
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The Lean Workforce: Applying Lean Principles to improve workforce management
sponsored by Kronos Incorporated
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Using Lean principles, manufacturers have made significant improvements to their operations, from improved productivity, increased resource utilization, to a more accurate understanding of product costs. One area where manufacturers may not have thought to apply Lean is the workforce.
Posted: 25 Mar 2009 | Published: 25 Mar 2009
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LEAN PRODUCTION DEFINITION (continued): … productivity. Instead of maintaining resources in anticipation of what might be required for future manufacturing, as Henry Ford did with his production line, the management team at Toyota built partnerships with suppliers. In effect, under the direction of Engineer Ohno, Toyota automobiles became made-to-order. By maximizing the use of multi-skilled employees, the company was able to flatten their management structure and focus resources in a flexible manner. Because the company was able make changes quickly, they were often able to respond faster to market demands than their competitors … Lean Production definition sponsored by SearchManufacturingERP.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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