Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The module provides computer-based support for managing kanbans, such as independent and dependent demand calculation for kanban assemblies and components ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_20_06_1.asp - 36k - 2006-02-20 Summary: Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus to-order environments.

A Primer on Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX: Case ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... can be based on the planning calculation logic within Dynamics AX. In this case, the delivery promises for a manufactured item with PTO kanban policies can ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/08/research_notes/PN_ER_XSH_08_29_01_1.asp - 17k - 2007-08-29 Summary: To enable organizations to support lean and traditional manufacturing practices in a single system, Microsoft Dynamics AX has incorporated lean manufacturing constructs into its package. Several case studies illustrate the use of kanbans in various lean environments.

Sales and Operations Planning Part Three: Game Plan Guidelines

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... forecasted demand) by not designating a set of forecast data for planning calculation purposes. ... Case #19: Kanban Coordination in Consumer Products Manufacturing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/12/research_notes/TU_ER_XSH_12_13_03_1.asp - 21k - 2003-12-13 Summary: Effective game plans lead to improved firm performance and bottom line results. Metrics include reductions in stock-outs, delivery lead-time, missed shipments, partial shipments, expediting efforts, and improvements in customer service. This is an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Mi

Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book Excerpt ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... various scenarios, and a designated set of forecast data for planning calculation purposes, the ... Case #28: Kanban Coordination in Consumer Products Manufacturing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/03/research_notes/MI_SC_XSH_03_26_04_1.asp - 22k - 2004-03-26 Summary: The lack of effective game plans is typically cited as a leading cause of poor system implementation. The following guidelines provide suggestions for improving the effectiveness of sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans.

How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... deliveries, as well as for frequent electronic kanban deliveries ... with opportunity ranking, prioritization of alternative projects, and calculation of potential ... 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

Reflections on Lean Philosophy and the Theory of Constraints

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... WIP inventory is often lower than those of kanban systems because ... even increased actual sales can be accommodated without much complex algorithmic calculation. ... 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.

ERP Plus and Beyond

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... post their plan at work centers; and use electronic Kanban to pull ... Moreover, solid landed cost calculation and subcontracting capabilities may help Verticent ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/12/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_12_15_05_1.asp - 27k - 2005-12-15 Summary: ERP Plus provides tools that metal fabricators need to streamline their quoting, order entry, inventory control, production, labor collection, shipping, and invoicing processes.

Getting It Right: Product, Quality, Timing, and Price

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... with the Graphical Planning, Net Requirement Calculation, Reporting, and ... process, including independent working groups, production lines, kanban signals for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/04/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_04_19_06_1.asp - 30k - 2006-04-19 Summary: The most important factor in industry is no longer the mere price of the product. Increasingly, the purchaser's task has become to obtain the right product of the right quality at the right time and for the right price.