Technology Enablers for the Lean Supply Chain

by Michael Bittner ... Hybrid scheduling techniques such as manufacturing resource planning (MRP), just in ... Measurements, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPI) are tools and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/RN_SC_XMB_09_14_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-09-14 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.

SYSPRO - Awaiting Positive IMPACT From Its Brand Unification Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... verification; capacity and material requirements planning (CRP/MRP); returned goods ... would preferably order materials that are cut to specific measurements. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/03/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_03_14_03_1.asp - 28k - 2003-03-14 Summary: With its latest moves, SYSPRO seems to have braced itself well for the bigger brethren s onslaught. The latest brand unification move may prove that the company is also changing its marketing approach, starting with clearer worldwide prominence and unequivocal identity.

Reflections on Lean Philosophy and the Theory of Constraints

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... significantly less inventory in a TOC system than when using MRP or JIT ... software can only help to reinforce these new procedures, disciplines, and measurements. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_22_06_1.asp - 31k - 2006-02-22 Summary: The theory of constraints (TOC) is similar to, yet different from, the lean philosophy. TOC focuses on optimizing production through critical bottlenecks in order to meet market demand.

Mid-Market Strategy: International Enterprise Solutions

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... configurator, master planning schedule (MPS) and MRP; costing; quality ... management reporting, including exception handling and performance measurements; and; ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_20_05_1.asp - 30k - 2005-09-20 Summary: Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords: 'growth' and 'independence'. It has carefully assessed and added acquisitions to broaden Adonix X3 suite's functional scope, licenses and services; and continues nurture internal development with its own resources.

Inventory Planning & Optimization: Extending Your ERP System Part ...

by D Hooiman ... Although firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP systems in the last decade ... Many of the ROI measurements below and the characteristics above rely on a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/04/research_notes/MI_ER_SC_XDH_04_05_03_1.asp - 17k - 2003-04-05 Summary: Organizations today realize that although strategies focusing on outsourcing transportation, e-business and new distribution models are important, these are all secondary in relation to what lies at the heart of any supply chain: INVENTORY. Although firms have invested significantly in ERP and MRP syste

Best Software Delivers More Insights To Its Partners (As Well As ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... engineering change management (ECM), materials requirement planning (MRP), and advanced ... alert system that tracks key activities and measurements, and notifies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/07/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_07_28_03_1.asp - 22k - 2003-07-28 Summary: Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around this concoction of products, many of them with best-

SalesLogix and ACT! Officially Branded As Best Software

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... engineering change management (ECM), materials requirement planning (MRP), and advanced ... alert system that tracks key activities and measurements, and notifies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/07/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_07_29_02_1.asp - 18k - 2002-07-29 Summary: Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling the market it will not easily be overlooked.

Best Software To Hold Competition At Bay Part Three: Market Impact

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... engineering change management (ECM), materials requirement planning (MRP), and advanced ... alert system that tracks key activities and measurements, and notifies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Crm/2002/12/research_notes/EN_CR_PJ_12_20_02_1.asp - 26k - 2002-12-20 Summary: As the small-to-medium enterprises (SME) market battle rages, Best Software seems to be taking appropriate steps to establish itself as a more visible/audible force to be reckoned with. It does not intend to remain a tacit mid-market powerhouse any longer.