How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... In the so-called one-card type of kanban system, only production cards or transportation cards are used, while in the two-card type of system both production ... 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

Selecting An ERP System: A Facts And Figures Case Study Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic, L. Talarico & B. Spencer ... This system is intended to replace disparate applications that lacked the functionality and ... Passing Kanban inventory from any location to any other location is ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/05/research_notes/CS_BA_LJT_05_10_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-05-10 Summary: This is part two of a note describing an opportunity TEC had to evaluate and compare the four top ERP vendors for a client. Each vendor’s offering differed in such areas as functionality, flexibility, process fit and ease of use. Find out what TEC learned as a result of the selection engagement.

A Primer on Lean Manufacturing Using Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... order number, or container ID. The system-assigned kanban ticket ID consists of a prefix and counter. The basic information for a ... 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 ... AX functionality so that a single system can support lean and traditional manufacturing practices. Item replenishment can be based on kanban policies or 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.

Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... SSA Leanware serves as a stand-alone lean execution layer, providing a work order-less kanban execution system for production, procurement, ordering ... 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 ... floor to interact with suppliers through the Supplier Kanban Board. Features include interactive shipping and an enhanced XML messaging system, while reports ... 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

Tackling the International Supply Chain

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... has to deliver a larger or smaller quantity once, and then receive replenishment messages for the original kanban quantity. Conversely, the system can also ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/06/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_06_06_05_1.asp - 29k - 2005-06-06 Summary: Effective supply chain management is vital for global manufacturers' and retailers' success. If TradeBeam GTM blueprint proves successful, the time and money spent managing suppliers to ensure inventory levels are maintained will be optimized

The Theory of Constraints Enters the Lean Manufacturing Arena

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... challenge in using lean and flow manufacturing as a panacea for the shortcomings of MRP is often in setting the number of kanban cards in the system and the ... 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.

Manual versus Information Technology Enabled Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... that the right ERP system can help overcome, such as the increased difficulty of calculating heijunka schedules, more frequent adjustment of kanban sizes, and ... 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.

ERP Systems and the ETO Manufacturing Market Part One: Event ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The support for the kanban (loosely translated means card, billboard, or sign, and is often used for the specific JIT scheduling system developed and used by ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/05/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_05_03_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-05-03 Summary: Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of