Lean Manufacturing

WHITE PAPER: 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

WHITE PAPER: 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

WHITE PAPER: 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

ANALYST REPORT: This Aberdeen Business Review found that over one half of manufacturers are focused on profitability and margin growth.  The review offers insight into how leading companies are approaching the task to excel in innovation and new product development despite lean organizations budgets.

Posted: 10 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Oct 2010

ANALYST REPORT: Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services.

Posted: 24 Aug 2009 | Published: 01 Aug 2009

EBOOK: A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company’s ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to balance the ERP system with lean principles; and what pitfalls to avoid.

Posted: 15 Apr 2010 | Published: 15 Apr 2010

WHITE PAPER: 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

WHITE PAPER: 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

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Key developments are shaping manufacturing execution systems technology. Learn about the trends that could affect your short term strategy -- and get expert advice on how to react. Read this presentation transcript and learn more about where MES technology is headed and the outlook for manufacturing companies.

Posted: 14 May 2010 | Published: 14 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: 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