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Abstract: You have convinced upper management that
flow manufacturing will enable your company to leapfrog the competition. You have appointed a
flow process leader, and selected a line for your
flow pilot. Now it’s time to physically perform your first line implementation. The big question is, what exactly do you need to do to make the transition from discrete to
flow?
PubDate: 11/29/2006 1:41:00 PM
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: Lean execution strategies within enterprises and across supply chains can dramatically reduce cycle times, improve quality, reduce waste, and improve bottom lines. In other words, lean is more than an advantage: it is a competitive necessity. Oracle’s Flow Manufacturing module capabilities in lean execution can enable the transition from a discrete, push-based manufacturing environment to a flow, pull-based one.
Abstract: Today’s critical cash-flow and liquidity concerns are demanding executive-level attention. Turmoil in the financial markets is leaving many companies struggling to ensure the cash flow and liquidity needed for normal operations. Learn about software solutions that can help your company protect its commercial cash flows, improve visibility into sources and uses of cash, and increase control over global cash balances.
Abstract: Freshwater Software offers powerful solutions for website monitoring. There’s a product or service for every budget and every type of site, and the customer service behind it all makes this a unique company.
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Abstract: Creating a great Website depends on strategy, and the investment of time and energy in continuous improvement. Learn how techniques like search engine marketing and search engine optimization (SEM and SEO), maximizing lead generation, increasing conversions, improving customer service, and engaging target audiences can take your Website from good to great—and help you maximize return on investment (ROI).
Abstract: Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the
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Abstract: Too often, manufacturers implement technology for financial reporting, but overlook efficiencies that can generate cash flow and reduce costs on the shop floor. While credit won’t cure the credit crunch manufacturers are facing, automated processes that improve cash flow and keep lenders in the loop can go a long way in convincing lenders that their risk is low. Find out more about how automated systems can help you.
Abstract: With so many sites lacking security, we have put together a list of the leading reasons why businesses and organizations are unable to secure their network. Don't let your IT department fall victim to unprecedented security breaches. Accept no excuses.
Abstract: WebCriteria announced that it has launched a new study of user interaction with Websites. As with previous studies, the results will be used to build a software model of a surfer (named Max) and integrated into products that help assess the quality of a real surfer’s experience.
Abstract: FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability by providing a unique, online auction platform where companies can reduce their at-risk and excess inventory.
Abstract: Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory, once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling this problem.
Abstract: Manufacturers everywhere are turning to “lean manufacturing” to help them combat competition from low-cost countries and meet the increasing demands from customers for shorter lead times, more product variety and smaller orders. Lean manufacturing is a philosophy that focuses on customer value-adding activities, elimination of waste and continuous improvement in order to meet pull-driven customer demand.
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Abstract: E-business service provider Lante Corporation meets a tight schedule and builds a complicated website to help launch eppraisals.com.
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