MRP Measurement Part 1

Intuitive Manufacturing Systems Shows Maturity in Adolescent Age ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Pegging" module, which utilizes the Dynamic MRP module, allows the ... industry, and is now an integral part of the ... R&R to ensure that their measurement system is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_06_23_04_1.asp - 26k Summary: Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource planning (ERP) acceptance by smaller enterprises.

Federal Contract Management and Vendors' Readiness Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... structure (WBS) with native earned value measurement (EVM), some ... to tie every part (within part lists and ... allows for inventory management and MRP-based supply ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_14_05_1.asp - 17k Summary: Companies that are not already offering the capabilities of meeting the exacting, stringent requirements of federal agencies will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in the federal and defense markets. Conversely, those vendors and their users--government contractors--who can deliver comprehensive

The Theory of Constraints Enters the Lean Manufacturing Arena

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a hybrid production mode, with part of the ... Performance measurement includes throughput, inventory and operating expense ... forecasting tools common in MRP II (an ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_21_06_1.asp - 19k 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.

Smaller Vendors Can Still Provide Relevant Business Systems Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... each project, while with project-oriented MRP, often called ... each and every item or part, when it ... support real-time project management and variance measurement: ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_26_05_1.asp - 21k Summary: The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose enterprise software, typically require heavy customization in order to work. On the other hand, when project-oriented organizations turn to small off-the-shelf project-management s

Fujitsu Poised to (Inter)Stage Glovia's Comeback Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the overall materials requirement planning [MRP] process.) All ... handle items that are part of the ... the process automation, performance measurement and visibility ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_22_04_1.asp - 24k Summary: Despite the digital marketplaces’ limited takeoff, the Fujitsu/Glovia's vision still remains to become the leader in B2B e-commerce for the global enterprises, pragmatically responding first to business globalization with the current multi-national capabilities of the former glovia.hub product.

Using Visibility to Manage Supply Chain Uncertainty

by Michael Bittner ... planning, manufacturing requirements planning (MRP-II), distribution ... Yantra Corporation (now part of Sterling ... Monitor, Visibility, and OneView for measurement. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/11/research_notes/MN_SC_MB_11_09_05_1.asp - 15k Summary: Technology has advanced supply chain visibility beyond mere track and trace functions. Visibility can be used to manage supply chain uncertainty, thereby preemptively troubleshooting problematic areas and reallocating resources to better meet the demands of an enterprise.

Technology Enablers for the Lean Supply Chain

by Michael Bittner ... techniques such as manufacturing resource planning (MRP), just in ... a process cycle, then the measurement is of ... When one part of the enterprise is inhibiting ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/RN_SC_XMB_09_14_05_1.asp - 18k Summary: Transforming an enterprise to a lean supply chain requires both enabling technology and discipline. By following some specific guidelines to extend lean methodology, you can proceed through your supply chain transformation to become effectively lean.

Plant-level Systems: Facing and Dealing with Obstacles

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Part two of The Importance of Plant ... process control (SPC), nonconformance measurement and statistics ... traditional material requirements planning (MRP) systems are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_22_05_1.asp - 13k Summary: Production supervisors and plant managers are constantly fighting problems within a plant because they lack visibility in the supply chain and do not have an automated exception-based management system. However, a value-adding processing layer can create transparency and link information to unify company

ACCPAC -- Being Much More Than Meets The Eye

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Part Four will cover Challenges and make User ... from concept and execution to lead distribution and measurement. ... and material requirements planning (MRP) features ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_04_03_1.asp - 20k Summary: By recently undertaking a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, ACCPAC International, still largely considered an accounting solutions provider, may have gotten the wherewithal to be reckoned with by all earnest enterprise mid-market contenders.

A Response Management Pioneer Offers Its Solution

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... planning manager, part planning, part properties, buyer ... and accurately simulate their entire MRP runs ... solution delivers service level measurement, global support ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/03/research_notes/NA_SC_PJ_03_19_08_1.asp - 26k Summary: Kinaxis Inc. is answering the needs of global manufacturers by delivering an on-demand response management service. These services are designed to help manufacturers drive quick responses to ever-changing global supply chains and fulfillment networks.