Strategies for lean manufacturing success

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	The uneasy dance between IT and lean: Finding the compromise between IT and lean manufacturing SearchManufacturingERP.com | 09.21.2009 OPINION - 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.

	Planning your lean manufacturing strategy during a recession SearchManufacturingERP.com | 03 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - Lean manufacturing initiatives can be expensive, but finding small ways to implement lean into the production process now can mean big savings later.

	Where lean manufacturing methodology meets supply chain management SearchManufacturingERP.com | 05 Aug 2009 ARTICLE - 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.

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	How to create a strategy for a lean manufacturing implementation 26 Aug 2009 TIP - For manufacturing lean implementations to go smoothly, IT managers need to understand lean philosophy. This will help build a lean strategy and ensure that projects stay on course.

	What role does standardized work play in lean manufacturing? 17 Aug 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Discover how standardized work can aid in lean manufacturing efforts and learn the steps to standardizing manufacturing processes in this expert response.

	Starting lean manufacturing employee training courses 06 Jul 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - 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.

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	Making the lean manufacturing management commitment Lonnie Wilson | 21 Oct 2009 BOOK CHAPTER - In order for a lean initiative to be successful, management must be willing to commit to implementation and training plans.

	Building a business case for lean implementation Lonnie Wilson | 21 Oct 2009 BOOK CHAPTER - Introducing lean thinking to your staff means explaining what lean does and how it will help your business.

	Creating a lean implementation plan Lonnie Wilson | 21 Oct 2009 BOOK CHAPTER - There are many factors to consider before starting a lean implementation project. Make sure to look at systems capabilities, cultural change and leadership before implementation.

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	SCM technology and implementation trends for lean supply chain management Published by: SearchManufacturingERP.com | 04 Aug 2009 WEBCAST - Find out how to make your supply chain lean. Learn strategies for taking costs out of your supply chain and making your supply chain as efficient as possible.

	SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library Published by: SearchManufacturingERP.com | 09 Jun 2009 PODCASTS - The SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library is the place to find manufacturing podcasts on ERP software selection, ERP implementation and upgrades, SCM and more.

	Supply chain management technology and implementation trends for a lean supply chain Published by: SearchManufacturingERP.com | 09 Apr 2009 PODCAST - Anil Gupta of Bristlecone discusses how companies can leverage their existing SCM software -- or turn to other solutions -- to make their supply chains leaner.

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	kaizen 25 Sep 2009 WORD - Kaizen, also known as continuous improvement, is a long-term approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. Kaizen can be applied to ...

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