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Addressing common lean manufacturing implementation myths
In this book chapter excerpt, find out the truth behind common lean manufacturing implementation myths and misconceptions. Book Chapter
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Overcoming lean manufacturing challenges
In this book chapter, learn how to overcome lean manufacturing challenges and common obstacles to lean success. Book Chapter
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Building a business case for lean implementation
Introducing lean thinking to your staff means explaining what lean does and how it will help your business. Identifying your goals, explaining the concepts of kaizen and kanban and setting up lean training programs are all parts of building a busines... Book Chapter
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Making the lean manufacturing management commitment
In order for a lean initiative to be successful, lean manufacturing management must be willing to commit to implementation and training plans. Strong lean manufacturing leadership is able to evaluate what lean needs to do and solve problems down the ... Book Chapter
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Creating a lean implementation plan
There are many factors to consider before starting a lean implementation project. Make sure to address any questions about systems capabilities, cultural change and leadership before creating a lean implementation plan. Book Chapter
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SCM technology and implementation trends for lean supply chain management
Find out how to make your supply chain lean. Learn strategies for taking costs out of your supply chain. Discover expert advice on how to make your supply chain as efficient as possible. Webcast
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Case Study: How Lean Failed
Discover the best implementation practices for lean manufacturing. Find out common challenges in implementing lean manufacturing and learn how to avoid common mistakes. Book Chapter
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Supply chain experts challenge manufacturers to rethink lean technology
Incorporating software into a lean project can be challenging. CSCMP 2010 attendees learned about the variety of lean technology options available and how to use them to boost supply chain visibility and efficiency. News | 05 Oct 2010
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Will dynamic business process management and alerting help make manufacturers leaner?
Find out the benefits of dynamic business process management and alerting technology, and read a case study about how one organization implemented dynamic BPM. Column | 23 Dec 2009
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The uneasy dance between IT and lean: Finding the compromise between IT and lean manufacturing
Balancing the demands of lean manufacturing and the needs of IT can be challenging. First you have to understand how software can enhance lean practices without overshadowing the goals of the lean initiative. Column | 21 Sep 2009
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Planning your lean manufacturing strategy during a recession
The tough economic times are forcing manufacturers to tighten their belts. Lean manufacturing initiatives can be expensive, but finding small ways to implement lean into the production process now can mean big savings later. Article | 03 Sep 2009
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Where lean manufacturing methodology meets supply chain management
Lean manufacturing is a technology as well as a philosophy. Read how manufacturers use software to apply lean methodology to supply chains to increase visibility and efficiency. Article | 05 Aug 2009
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Avoiding the pitfalls of configuring your ERP system for a lean environment
Configuring ERP software to work in a lean manufacturing environment can be tricky. Learn how to avoid common lean manufacturing mistakes and find ERP configuration tips to help you merge ERP and lean. Article | 26 Mar 2009
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Getting your ERP ready for a lean manufacturing deployment
Thinking about adapting lean manufacturing principles for your supply chain? Find out how to prep your ERP system for a lean manufacturing deployment and learn how ERP and lean can work together to manage data and improve KPIs. Article | 24 Mar 2009
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For the lean manufacturer, ERP plays a vital role
A manufacturing firm adopting the principles of lean manufacturing will need to leverage its ERP system during its transition to lean. But balancing an ERP system and lean principles may require some juggling skills. Article | 23 Mar 2009
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Lean manufacturing and ERP not mutually exclusive, experts say
You don't need ERP to implement lean manufacturing effectively. You don't need lean to implement ERP. But together, they make a powerful platform for reducing waste and increasing productivity. Article | 07 Oct 2008
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How to create a strategy for a lean manufacturing implementation
For a manufacturing lean implementation to go smoothly, IT managers need to truly understand lean philosophy. This understanding will help build a strong lean strategy and ensure that projects stay on course. Tip
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What role does standardized work play in lean manufacturing?
Discover how standardized work can aid in lean manufacturing efforts and learn the steps to standardizing manufacturing processes in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Toyota falling short of its own lean principles
Find out about Toyota's lean manufacturing principles, recent lean manufacturing developments and what Toyota has planned for lean methodology. Ask the Expert
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How to implement Kanban and implementation success factors
Learn how to implement Kanban and discover implementation tips. Find out what to avoid and what implementation success factors will help to deploy a Kanban system on the shop floor. Ask the Expert
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Recommended books for learning about lean manufacturing
Discover some helpful books on lean manufacturing and discover other ways to learn lean manufacturing, including the benefits of a lean coach. Ask the Expert
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Starting lean manufacturing employee training courses
Lean methodology employee training courses can be effective if well designed. Find out how to introduce employees to core lean manufacturing concepts including the objectives of lean and how to reduce waste. Ask the Expert
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lean production
Lean production is an assembly-line methodology developed originally for Toyota and the manufacturing of automobiles. It is also known as the Toyota Production System or just-in-time production. Definition
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kaizen (or continuous improvement)
Kaizen, also known as continuous improvement, is an approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. Definition
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Applying lean techniques to quality control
Dr. Michael Grieves, a professor at the University of Iowa, explains how Lean Six Sigma can be used to analyze and redesign quality-control workflows and automate them for greater accuracy and efficiency. Podcast
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SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library
Looking for SearchManufacturingERP.com podcasts? The SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library is the place to find manufacturing podcasts on manufacturing ERP software selection, ERP implementation and upgrades, supply chain managemen... Podcasts
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Supply chain management technology and implementation trends for a lean supply chain
Anil Gupta, vice president of marketing for supply chain consulting firm Bristlecone, discusses how companies can leverage their existing SCM software -- or turn to other solutions -- to make their supply chains leaner. Podcast
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Applying lean techniques to quality control
Dr. Michael Grieves, a professor at the University of Iowa, explains how Lean Six Sigma can be used to analyze and redesign quality-control workflows and automate them for greater accuracy and efficiency. Podcast
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Supply chain experts challenge manufacturers to rethink lean technology
Incorporating software into a lean project can be challenging. CSCMP 2010 attendees learned about the variety of lean technology options available and how to use them to boost supply chain visibility and efficiency. News
-
Addressing common lean manufacturing implementation myths
In this book chapter excerpt, find out the truth behind common lean manufacturing implementation myths and misconceptions. Book Chapter
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Overcoming lean manufacturing challenges
In this book chapter, learn how to overcome lean manufacturing challenges and common obstacles to lean success. Book Chapter
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Will dynamic business process management and alerting help make manufacturers leaner?
Find out the benefits of dynamic business process management and alerting technology, and read a case study about how one organization implemented dynamic BPM. Column
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Building a business case for lean implementation
Introducing lean thinking to your staff means explaining what lean does and how it will help your business. Identifying your goals, explaining the concepts of kaizen and kanban and setting up lean training programs are all parts of building a busines... Book Chapter
-
Making the lean manufacturing management commitment
In order for a lean initiative to be successful, lean manufacturing management must be willing to commit to implementation and training plans. Strong lean manufacturing leadership is able to evaluate what lean needs to do and solve problems down the ... Book Chapter
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Creating a lean implementation plan
There are many factors to consider before starting a lean implementation project. Make sure to address any questions about systems capabilities, cultural change and leadership before creating a lean implementation plan. Book Chapter
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lean production
Lean production is an assembly-line methodology developed originally for Toyota and the manufacturing of automobiles. It is also known as the Toyota Production System or just-in-time production. Definition
-
kaizen (or continuous improvement)
Kaizen, also known as continuous improvement, is an approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. Definition
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