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

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... The definition of kanban policies governs the creation and behavior of kanban tickets, as described in part one of this series (please see Research ... 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.

Reflections on Lean Philosophy and the Theory of Constraints

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... is also consistent with lean manufacturing in that both kanban, which is a ... Another example is TOC's definition of inventory, which includes all investments in ... 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.

Lean and World Class Manufacturing and the Information Technology ...

by Ron Crabtree ... like enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are, by definition, anti-lean ... make rudimentary line balancing decisions and calculate kanban (pull/replenishment ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/09/research_notes/MI_ER_XRC_09_23_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-09-23 Summary: Companies relying on manual implementation and support for lean and world class methodologies risk losing corporate consciousness. Avoid the pitfalls of lost information and flexibility; place value on performance gaps and create matrixes of tools and applications to prioritize issues.

How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Part One of this series provided one definition of lean manufacturing ... Kanban cards contain somewhat differing information for production cards, which signal ... 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

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

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Support for serial effectivity, the "kanban" and the "Seiban" lean/JIT manufacturing ... from the ERP system's general ledger, and a project definition feature for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_22_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-01-22 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.

A Veteran Enterprise Resource Planning Vendor Makes a SaaS-y ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... capacity planning, shop floor control, electronic kanban, kanban, and inventory and ... projects management—including the project definition, project management ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/01/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_01_22_07_1.asp - 26k - 2007-01-22 Summary: Glovia International has launched the first full-fledged and versatile, manufacturing-oriented solution that is an on-demand, enterprise resource planning software-as-a-service application. Its solution is good news for small and medium businesses in more ways than one.

The Trap of Accountancy Systems; When to Move on to ERP

by David Smith ... meaningfully about the relative merits of MRP, MRPII, OPT, Kanban, and MES ... traceability of all transactions—especially those concerning the definition of the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/09/research_notes/TU_ER_XDS_09_25_04_1.asp - 13k - 2004-09-25 Summary: The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities.

The Trap of Accountancy Systems; When to Move on to ERP

by David Smith ... meaningfully about the relative merits of MRP, MRPII, OPT, Kanban, and MES ... traceability of all transactions- especially those concerning the definition of the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/11/research_notes/TU_ER_XDS_11_25_03_1.asp - 12k - 2003-11-25 Summary: The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities.

Demand-driven Planning in Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... This includes kanban and mixed-mode manufacturing, which makes several different ... shipping; radio frequency (RF); storage and product definition; and warehouse ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/08/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_08_09_05_1.asp - 20k - 2005-08-09 Summary: Cover-time planning (CTP) is a 'pull' system, but with the intent of planning and not merely waiting for the execution time to act.

Supply Chain Management SCM - Solution Providers

(TEC) Technology Evaluation Centers offers enterprise software purchasers impartial and up to date information on software vendors and product capabilities. http:/.../showcases/technology-Directory/cat/87429/Supply-Chain-Management-SCM.html - 101k - 2008-03-24