Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... To recap, the QAD Lean software provides a longer ... In this calculation, done for each pacemaker process, the ... schedule itself can be based on kanban pull signals ... 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 ... govern the creation and behavior of kanban tickets. ... helped design three influential ERP software packages ... 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.

How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... as for frequent electronic kanban deliveries ... of alternative projects, and calculation of potential ... _blank">Enterprise Process Improvement Software: Customer and ... 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 ... often lower than those of kanban systems because ... back by the former Lilly Software (a pioneer ... 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 ... centers; and use electronic Kanban to pull ... more complex sales taxation software; Sterling Commerce ... Moreover, solid landed cost calculation and subcontracting ... 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 ... the Graphical Planning, Net Requirement Calculation, Reporting, and ... detailed, Jeeves acquired HRM Software AB to ... 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.