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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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Measuring The Success of Lean
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
JOURNAL ARTICLE:
This article from IndustryWeek features advice on streamlining your business for leaner operations.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012
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MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Discrete Manufacturers
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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Download this comic book package to take a light-hearted look at today’s manufacturing challenges – and to gain serious solutions for achieving success.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 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: 02 Feb 2012
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MPI Group: The Informed Manufacturer — Tips, Tricks and Tactics for High-Tech Manufacturers
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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For high-tech manufacturers, even a brief delay in design, production, or distribution can severely limit sales and profitability. With so much at risk, speed and accuracy are imperative. Read this white paper to learn what practices, processes and systems will keep your high-tech manufacturing organization on the cutting edge.
Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012
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Taking Control:Improved Inventory Visibility Leads to Lean Success
sponsored by Plex Systems
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Read this paper for a comprehensive look into inventory inside the manufacturing plant - everything from inventory, to receipt of material, to finished products. Learn how to take control of your inventory and supply chain to achieve lean manufacturing and increased efficiency and profitability.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012
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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes
sponsored by Plex Systems
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This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012
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Intelligent Response Management Strategies for Managing Demand-Supply Networks
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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Read this Aberdeen Group report to discover the intelligent response management strategies used by top companies to effectively manage their increasingly complex, global demand-supply networks in 2011's uncertain economic times.
Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012
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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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Leading Automotive Supplier Accelerates Lean Operations with EnterpriseIQ
sponsored by IQMS
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Nissen Chemitec America has utilized several different systems to manage enterprise operations but these systems weren’t designed to meet the specific needs of automotive injection molding suppliers. Nissen selected EnterpriseIQ because it meets manufacturing-specific functionality and automotive industry requirements in a single-database system.
Posted: 06 Jan 2011 | Published: 06 Jan 2011
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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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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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