Interview with Michael McGrath, CEO, i2 Technologies

by Sree Hameed ... For example, when MRP first came out, companies that had software for MRP were really hot, and consultants who could actually implement MRP and had the domain ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/TU_SC_XSH_09_06_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-09-06 Summary: The former CEO and co-founder of PRTM is a keen observer of management cycles and philosophies. As he takes over the helm at i2, Michael McGrath talks about how the company is preparing for the next generation of supply chain.

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP Part Three: Four More ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... finite scheduling logic have a degree of complexity making APS difficult to implement. ... Many ERP systems provide APS logic as a supplement to MRP logic, such as ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_08_03_1.asp - 24k - 2003-10-08 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

ERP Beginner's Guide In So Many Words

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... resource planning systems, which replaces "islands of information" (MRP-II being ... general perception of being exorbitantly expensive to license and implement. ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/02/research_notes/TU_BA_PJ_02_05_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-02-05 Summary: ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature

The Theory of Constraints Enters the Lean Manufacturing Arena

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... as well as all the above reasons, most manufacturers implement this method ... This necessitates the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP), MRP, or advanced ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_21_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-02-21 Summary: Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations. The theory of constraints, which is complementary to lean manufacturing when it comes to low volumes and complex environments, may provide an answer.

Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... on some well-publicized Material Requirements Planning (MRP) problems like ... developed specific disciplines and mathematical techniques to implement "demand pull ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_14_04_1.asp - 14k - 2004-01-14 Summary: Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the 'quantity of one' (i.e., through the so-called mixed-model production), while keeping inventories to a minimum and shortening cycle times in order to quickly fill custome

Process Manufacturing (ERP):Lawson Software Lawson M3 for Process ...

... customer relationship management (CRM), manufacturing resource planning (MRP), and enterprise ... select Lawson, they have the freedom to implement precisely those ... http:/.../108-9101/Process-Manufacturing-ERP/Lawson-Software-Lawson-M3-for-Process-Manufacturing.html - 7k - 2008-05-07

Enterprise Logix

... Enterprise Logix provides Manufacturing, MRP, ERP, Inventory Control, and Field Service ... processes, use standard and understandable tools to implement them, and ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/technology-Directory/D/12458/Enterprise-Logix.html - 42k - 2008-03-24

Domain Name Service DNS Servers - Solution Providers

... INDISOFT developed the system SCP9000 (ERP) allowing to execute accounting processes, sales, purchases, control of inventories, Planning (MPS, MRP, CRM), as ... http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/cat/87322-V/Domain-Name-Service-DNS-Servers.html - 39k - 2008-03-24

PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part Four ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and all the above reasons, most manufacturers implement this method gradually and use flow to make one product family, which necessitates ERP, MRP, or APS for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_28_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-01-28 Summary: PeopleSoft manufacturing customers and J.D. Edwards customers in service industries should assess the vendor's product plans given these customers might benefit if PeopleSoft shares functions between the product sets.

Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and all the above reasons, most manufacturers implement this method gradually and use flow to make one product family, which necessitates ERP, MRP, or APS ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_15_04_1.asp - 21k - 2004-01-15 Summary: While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.