GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Blockchain allows companies to track employee performance and use analytics to provide real-time performance measurement, including advice for ways to improve performance. Manufacturing moves closer to end-users. Potential volatility. Inexperience in the BiTA.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Many of our customers don’t start out looking to implement Demand-Driven Manufacturing per se. Often, they’re focused on Lean Manufacturing or at least some element of it. However, at some point in the conversation, they will inevitably ask, “Is Demand-Driven Manufacturing the same thing as Lean Manufacturing?”.

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Logility

OCTOBER 11, 2016

For more than 50 years, organizations have invested time and money adopting the principles of Lean (while originated at Toyota Corporation for manufacturing operations, the principles of Lean have since spread to many types of businesses and functional areas). Related Content: White Paper: Beyond Basic Forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Aligning Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Practices. Demand-driven manufacturing (DDM) is an approach to manufacturing where production is based on actual demand rather than forecasts. Synchronizing engineering and manufacturing. Process automation and big data.

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QAD

JANUARY 20, 2022

Lean thinking has promoted a period where manufacturing leaders have continuously improved operations, focusing on this objective. OEMs are now bypassing the Tier-1 suppliers that have traditionally handled semiconductor supply and are developing relationships directly with the manufacturers. to jointly manufacture chips.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

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QAD

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While he believed in the value of using data to help improve business management, he also advised that measuring things and looking at data wasn’t enough. That measure-to-manage myth thrives in the packaging manufacturing industry today. Reframing the “E” in OEE.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2021

An ECO lists the items, assemblies, and affected documentation, and includes any updated drawings, CAD files, material disposition codes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or manufacturing work instructions (MWIs) and is sent to all key stakeholders/change control board (CCB) for review. Distinguish Your ECR and ECO Processes.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In their effort to successfully acquire new customer contracts and deliver quality products through SQM, medical device manufacturers face the following challenges. Quickly detecting design and manufacturing process flaws and launch the necessary recurrence prevention actions. 2: Medical devices. 3: Consumer goods.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2017

Even if, and that is a big if, your manufacturing and distribution cycle time is less than or equal to your customer’s expected order fulfillment time you still have to plan for and acquire raw materials and components. A more detailed discussion can be found in the white paper, “ Eight Methods that Improve Forecasting Accuracy.”).

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 18, 2022

Today digital transformation is top of mind for many manufacturers, as they are forced to compete with novel, disruptive technologies and navigate the new normal of pandemics, part shortages, and other unforeseen events. Manufacturing. Operations (manufacturing supply chain teams). Build your project team. Procurement.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Through this guest blog series, I’d like to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. This first entry offers advice for planning an eKanban rollout – suggestions that can also be applied across any Lean manufacturing project.

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility. A single – visible – version of the truth.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2022

Whether it’s a new regulation, part shortage, or a newly released product from a leading competitor—manufacturers must react quickly to stay ahead in today’s volatile market. Highly successful agile organizations proactively engage customers and empower employees to help drive continuous improvement. Adapting to a New Reality.

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RFgen

JULY 2, 2017

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can pay dividends as retailers face pressure in the supply chain. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream. Drive continual improvement to sustain consistent, iterative growth. Why settle for a culture of complacency?

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RFgen

JULY 2, 2017

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can pay dividends as retailers face pressure in the supply chain. The manufacturing sector went through a major shift during that time as lean principles became mainstream. Drive continual improvement to sustain consistent, iterative growth. Why settle for a culture of complacency?

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Lean Manufacturing relies heavily on trusted relationships with suppliers and pre-negotiated terms of engagement. These reports give everyone in the supply chain information about how to focus their continuous improvement energies. White Paper: Exploring Push v. Pull Manufacturing with Kanban.

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synchrono

JANUARY 8, 2018

Many manufacturers saw it as a way to reduce inventory levels and costs. If they could get their suppliers to maintain ownership of raw materials or subcontracted components until consumed, inventory levels would naturally drop—on paper anyway. But VMI came with inherent risks to both the manufacturer and the supplier.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

Improvement work is the stuff of 80-hour work weeks, but is it strategic? Yes, in the sense that continuous improvement is table stakes for company survival, but, no, in the sense that these improvements are by definition within the box. ” Instead of “How do we schedule our manufacturing more efficiently?”

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

Improvement work is the stuff of 80-hour work weeks, but is it strategic? Yes, in the sense that continuous improvement is table stakes for company survival, but, no, in the sense that these improvements are by definition within the box. ” Instead of “How do we schedule our manufacturing more efficiently?”

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

When I first began instituting demand-driven practices in the late 90s, we were into creating pull, eliminating waste, and getting on a path of continuous improvement. Most people active in Constraints Management and Lean Manufacturing were abandoning their technology and going to purely manual solutions.

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synchrono

JANUARY 31, 2017

I have found this to be true when working with many different manufacturers. Mark also writes: “Metrics that have the attention of business and manufacturing leaders tend to be those that get measured and improved upon by their employee teams.”. This erodes their ability to continue to complete the tasks that are being measured.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Lack of collaboration is often the cornerstone of conflict, blame, and mistrust between a manufacturer and suppliers. The manufacturer contends the supplier did not acknowledge the material purchase orders, or ship on-time as promised. Cost-effective supply chain collaboration between manufacturer and suppliers is paramount.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

In the decades that have followed, the emphasis on adopting eco-friendly practices, implementing sustainability measures, and protecting the environment has continued to grow, gaining traction across diverse industries , sectors, and settings — including the manufacturing world. download white paper.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Most manufacturers have, at one time or another, deployed an “ERP add-on.” Because add-ons are such a familiar term to manufacturers, we’re often asked if this is what we mean when we talk about deploying a layered technology approach to Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Here’s an example: . 3 Ways the Layered Approach is Different.

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synchrono

AUGUST 22, 2016

The two areas of my working world are embracing technology like never before: Marketing and manufacturing. As mentioned earlier, modern manufacturing concepts like The Factory of the Future, Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 are based on Demand-Driven Manufacturing methods and enabled by a more digitally connected enterprise.

Metrics 40

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. By knowing how to use the analytics from the TMS, it’s easier to drive cost savings and continuous improvement efforts. Final thoughts.

Global 48

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. By knowing how to use the analytics from the TMS, it’s easier to drive cost savings and continuous improvement efforts. Final thoughts.

Global 48

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Success, and establishing a lasting competitive advantage in new ways, now relies on the ability to modernize manufacturing and operational systems to drive swift and informed decision-making. What is a Manufacturing Control Tower (MCT) and why is it necessary?

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet is supply chain visibility. Supply chain visibility is needed to achieve a manufacturers’ goal of saving money quickly and inexpensively. Frustrated manufacturers report having no idea they were down to the last box of parts.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2016

Remaining competitive in an ever-changing market requires you to constantly improve manufacturing productivity. So-called ‘best practices’ to improve manufacturing productivity tend to focus on the performance of people. Your Manufacturing Productivity Pain Points. Addressing your Manufacturing Productivity Points.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

As I worked for and was involved with various enterprises over my career, some manufacturing, some service related, retail, etc. I saw how core S&OP concepts could be applied in various types of businesses, outside of the traditional legacy industries where S&OP was initially applied (manufacturing businesses).

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synchrono

DECEMBER 4, 2016

It almost seemed hackneyed: Lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement. Yet this intentional, ongoing process of improving services, and procedures to improve flow, customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and profit means nothing without metrics. Improvement must result in a corrective action.

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synchrono

APRIL 4, 2017

Driving Continuous Improvement. In Demand-Driven Manufacturing, there is only one measurement that is important to drive performance: Throughput. From a Demand-Driven Manufacturing operations perspective, you want to pay strict attention to strategic control points for improving Throughput. Metrics for Action.

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synchrono

AUGUST 20, 2018

Bottlenecks and constraints are two terms that are often used interchangeably in Demand-Driven Manufacturing as well as in discussions on Lean Manufacturing and flow. What is a Manufacturing Bottleneck? What is a Manufacturing Constraint? Manufacturing Bottlenecks Are a Prime Opportunity for Continuous Improvement.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. White Papers. |. Emerging business needs and stiff competition are forcing organizations to rethink on the business strategies, often requiring them to identify avenues for improvements and leading them towards what is known as "Transformation". Automotive. Communication Services. Healthcare.

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