What Is ERP, Anyway? » The TEC Blog

... of order entry, quote processing, and reporting • reduction of assembly-line downtime, inventory carrying costs, and production costs • maximum value from ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2007/11/26/what-is-erp-anyway/ - 35k - 2007-11-26

Discrete ERP 101 » The TEC Blog

... Potential benefits include improved workstation use and scheduling (leading to reduction of assembly line downtime), just-in-time (JIT) inventory management ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/03/14/discrete-erp-101/ - 31k - 2008-03-14

Process ERP vs. Discrete ERP Differentiation » The TEC Blog

... Conversely, in discrete manufacturing, one missing part means waiting for it before the finished assembly unit can start rolling off the production line.”. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2007/11/12/process-erp-vs-discrete-erp-differentiation/ - 42k - 2007-11-12

Lean Tools and Practices that Eliminate Manufacturing Waste

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These components are then delivered to the OEM assembly plant in the exact sequence that each car or truck goes down the final assembly line, which allows the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_14_06_1.asp - 30k - 2006-02-14 Summary: A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costin

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... Changes to factory layout are reflected in definitions of new resources, such as a manufacturing cell, assembly line, or other group of people/equipment. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_06_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-10-06 Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... takt time to establish the drumbeat, volume and mix leveling, heijunka range calculations to schedule the finishing cell or final assembly line (ie, the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_20_06_1.asp - 36k - 2006-02-20 Summary: Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus to-order environments.

How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... To that end, JIT sequencing software tools provide a direct link with the assembly line, taking into account last minute changes to the production schedule ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_15_06_1.asp - 23k - 2006-02-15 Summary: Lean manufacturing is a transformational exercise that requires an organization to cast aside long-held beliefs and business processes. The five main steps to achieving lean transition are defining value, mapping the value stream, making the activities flow, responding to customer demand, and continuous

QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... concept requires that key, custom-built vehicle components be produced and delivered in the exact sequence to vehicles moving down the OEM's assembly line. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_18_03_1.asp - 19k - 2003-09-18 Summary: QAD has been pulling through the downturn with a real strength (especially in terms of new licenses, and with a strong balance sheet and declining debt), a result of its persevering focus on manufacturing, which it recently coined in the slogan 'A passion for manufacturing'.

TEC: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Evaluation Center

... RFID tags may be used to carry basic information such as an address, to more complex information used at different stages of an assembly line. ... http://rfid.technologyevaluation.com/index.asp - 45k - 2007-11-26

TEC: Discrete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Evaluation Center

... reduction of assembly line downtime, inventory carrying costs, production costs, and record-keeping errors; optimization of resource use for production. ... http://erp.technologyevaluation.com/discrete-manufacturing/index.asp - 51k - 2007-11-26