Discrete Manufacturing (ERP):Logocenter LOGIX

... Discrete Manufacturing (ERP):Logocenter LOGIX. ... It supports ISO 9000, Kanban, and JIT, and is a multi-company, multicurrency, and multilingual solution. ... http:/.../vs.technologyevaluation.com/software/46-22042/Discrete-Manufacturing-ERP/Logocenter-LOGIX.html - 3k - 2008-05-14

A Primer on Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... the status changes back to “internal order.” In addition to the individual kanban tickets, coordination tools include a kanban manufacturing screen that ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/08/research_notes/PN_ER_XSH_08_27_01_1.asp - 23k - 2007-08-27 Summary: 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.

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

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... PTO represents a special case of make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing environments, with kanban tickets providing linkage to sales orders and acting as the ... 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.

The Theory of Constraints Enters the Lean Manufacturing Arena

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Indeed, where the order mix changes or not all resources are dedicated to lean flow manufacturing, then kanban sizes must continuously be reevaluated. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_21_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-02-21 Summary: Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations. The theory of constraints, which is complementary to lean manufacturing when it comes to low volumes and complex environments, may provide an answer.

Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... for lean manufacturing, QAD's lean manufacturing solution suite, QAD MFG/PRO Lean Manufacturing, integrates electronic representation of kanban processes with ... 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.

SoftBrands to Institute Fourth Shift for SAP Business One ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Applets are included that generate manufacturing orders and purchase orders, item changes, bill of material (BOM) changes, and non-replenishable kanban. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/05/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_05_08_04_1.asp - 13k - 2004-05-08 Summary: As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby

Manual versus Information Technology Enabled Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Namely, while the lean factory may use kanban pull signals to move product more efficiently through the manufacturing process and out of the door, it is ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_16_06_1.asp - 28k - 2006-02-16 Summary: All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated manually.

Lean Tools and Practices that Eliminate Manufacturing Waste

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Such solutions illustrate the difference between kanban and other lean manufacturing techniques and JIT sequencing. Both are execution ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_14_06_1.asp - 30k - 2006-02-14 Summary: 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 costin

PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... These strategies, such as agile, just in time (JIT), and lean manufacturing, all use kanban signals to replenish supplies and are subject to continuous ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_27_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-01-27 Summary: Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft s acquisition of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though

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

by Ron Crabtree ... pretty close to the actual reality after lean manufacturing is implemented ... to 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.