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Lean Tools and Practices that Eliminate Manufacturing Waste ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Feb 14, 2006
Abstract : 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 costing, and leveled production.
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Prepackaged SAP Best Practices—Are They for You? ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Nov 17, 2005
Abstract : SAP Best Practices are a series of fixed-scope, pre-defined packages of software and services solutions designed to address the demands of midsize enterprises in multiple industries. Are they right for you?
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CRM, Success, and Best Practices: A Wake Up Call Part Two: Modeling Success with Senior Management and CRM Culture ( Pages)
by Glen S. Petersen
Oct 22, 2004
Abstract : To maximize the return on investment of a customer relationship management system, a new CRM best practices model should be used. A point-based system, self-assessment model that emphasizes senior management leadership and the need to create a culture consistent with CRM can lead to a deployment strategy that is correlated with success. An interactive version of this assessment is included with this article.
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CRM, Success, and Best Practices: A Wake Up Call Part One: Searching and Establishing the Business Parameters of CRM ( Pages)
by Glen S. Petersen
Oct 21, 2004
Abstract : Customer relationship management is a sophisticated set of customer-facing tools; however, its technology has outpaced the management strategy used to implement it. Moreover, murky definitions and objectives have caused varying degrees of success and failure to emerge from the same initiative. Clearly defining the objective, implementing holistic best practices, and ensuring that senior management understands CRM as a business strategy can help maximize a CRM investment.
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A Primer on Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX ( Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Aug 27, 2007
Abstract : Lean manufacturing constructs have been incorporated into the Microsoft Dynamics AX package, enabling firms to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system. This primer covers the constructs for supporting many of the variations in lean practices.
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Lean Maintenance—Does It Impact Reliability? Lessons Learned and Best Practices ( Pages)
by Ricky Smith
Jul 12, 2005
Abstract : The main cause of lean maintenance failure is that companies fail to focus on asset reliability. The reliability approach to capacity, which includes risk prioritization analyses of assets, can help a company achieve lean success.
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Competuition: Teach Competition to Your Procurement Process ( Pages)
by Pascal Perry
Jun 14, 2006
Abstract : High-profile corporate scandal has resulted in laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to monitor business practices. To help safeguard against unethical practices during procurement, entities are also adopting elements from the US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
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Programs, Processes and Practices: Planning Implementations and Evaluating Systems ( Pages)
by Olin Thompson
Mar 4, 2002
Abstract : No company has ever fully evaluated the entire product that they are buying, time does not permit such a complete evaluation. Few people really track how well the software is used after it is installed.
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Best Practices for Transporters and 3PL Service Providers ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Feb 6, 2008
Abstract : The business of transporting goods is risky, complex, and effort-intensive. Despite the continuing rise in fuel prices, employee salaries, and other overhead costs, transporters often face the prospect of providing their services at lower rates. How can transporters survive in such a difficult business climate?
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