Discrete ERP 101 » The TEC Blog

... Discrete ERP software also focuses on the automation of such business processes ... 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

Deploying Lean Principles to ERP Implementation Projects » The ...

... of BI tools, along with lean techniques and philosophies such as lean pull-production principles, you will achieve business gains as you introduce JIT (just-in ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../2008/02/05/deploying-lean-principles-to-erp-implementation-projects/ - 34k - 2008-02-05

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... To that end, for example, Oracle's and American Software's system offer full support for ... on the execution side however, it also caters to both JIT that is used ... 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.

QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... that they have entered into a partnership whereby the companies will collaborate to develop a next-generation Just-In-Time (JIT) Sequencing software module for ... 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'.

QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately Part Four: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These moves include: A partnership with Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) to develop a next-generation Just-In-Time (JIT) Sequencing software module for MFG/PRO; ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_22_03_1.asp - 22k - 2003-09-22 Summary: QAD has long shifted its focus from being a mere ERP vendor dedicated to the industrial mid-market to fully leveraging the Internet in the applications it provides to manufacturers and distributors to link their back-office systems to those of their business partners via private trading exchanges.

HighJump Software Guarantees Fixed Prices

by Steve McVey ... HighJump Software has launched a new program that seeks to alleviate ... worker productivity, facilitating collaboration with suppliers, enabling JIT and others ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/06/news_analysis/NA_BA_SRM_06_28_01_1.asp - 8k - 2001-06-28 Summary: In addition to offering buyers a fixed price guarantee for upgrades to its SCE software, HighJump is challenging competitors to do the same.

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

Can Lilly Software Get More VISUAL?

by P.J. Jakovljevic & A. Turner ... Chain, Lilly Software's comprehensive supply chain management software solution. ... management, Cerqa develops flexible, Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory delivery ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/02/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_02_08_01_1.asp - 14k - 2001-02-08 Summary: Lilly Software s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its strong offerings and efficient distribution model for its target niche. However, the future is not going to be quite so bright unless the company overcomes serious challenges.

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... economy and are under pressure to speed up operations and adopt JIT and lean ... Visual and user-friendly software (eg, with drag-and-drop facility to design ... 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

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages ... and customer relationship management (CRM), just-in-time (JIT) and lean ... 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