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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 manufacturing strategies
sponsored by Plex Systems
EGUIDE:
This E-Guide features two articles from our editorial team on advice for implementing lean manufacturing templates, and how to prepare your current enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for a more efficient and less wasteful environment.
Posted: 30 Apr 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012
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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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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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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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5 Keys to Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
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This paper discusses considerations for A&D manufacturers in the context of enterprise information systems and how they can help address 5 areas of concern: compliance, control, communications, competitiveness, and cutting cost, waste and complexity. The needs of the A&D market aren’t easily addressed by one-size-fits-all products.
Posted: 04 Feb 2011 | Published: 04 Feb 2011
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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
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
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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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