Lean manufacturing basics explained

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	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.

	Lean manufacturing and ERP not mutually exclusive, experts say SearchManufacturingERP.com | 07 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - 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. Discover why.

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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.

	Can an ERP system support lean and traditional manufacturing practices? 09 Sep 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Can an ERP system support lean manufacturing and traditional manufacturing practices? Find out in this expert response.

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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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	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 ...

	lean production 25 Apr 2002 WORD - 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. Engineer Taiichi Ohno is ...

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