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You have convinced upper management that flow manufacturing will enable your company to leapfrog the competition. You have
appointed a flow process leader, and selected a line for your flow pilot. Now it’s time to physically perform your first line
implementation. The big question is, what exactly do y (...)
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2010-03-11
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environm (...)
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design for manufacturing:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-12
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Abstract:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
What would you do if a critical error occurred during production—all because the wrong data was input into your enterprise
resource planning (ERP) system? You’d probably be asking “how could this happen?” The ability to communicate information between
teams can mean the difference between product (...)
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Breaking Down Information Silos Between Manufacturing and Design: A New Approach to CAD/ERP
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Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge with Optiva, a suite targeted at cost-saving opportunities in the product development cycle. (...)
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Process manufacturing’s daunting mix of constraints has kept many software vendors away. Privately held Formation Systems
takes up the challenge ...
Published:
2001-04-23
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environm (...)
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design for manufacturing:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-12
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Abstract:
A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit
setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costin (...)
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A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five
S's, visual controls,...
Published:
2006-02-14
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Abstract:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. (...)
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This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision by Dr. Scott
Hamilton.
Published:
2005-07-06
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Abstract:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. In this second part, design factors related to system usage in manufacturing enterprises are covered. (...)
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design for manufacturing:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. In thi...
Published:
2007-04-18
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. (...)
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design for manufacturing:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-10
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Abstract:
Companies who build specifically for a customer have unique requirements that are often not understood or dealt with well
by some ERP vendors, particularly in the mid-market, who think that systems designed around volume manufacturing fit everywhere. (...)
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Companies who build specifically for a customer have unique requirements that are often not understood or dealt with well
by some ERP vendors, par...
Published:
2003-03-12
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Abstract:
With a PLM solution in place, a company has the ability to automate, monitor, and track product development and revision
processes with their customers, suppliers, and employees amid the increasing pressures of mass customization, globalization,
regulatory compliance, outsourcing, and product accountabil (...)
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With a PLM solution in place, a company has the ability to automate, monitor, and track product development and revision processes
with their cust...
Published:
2004-07-19
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Abstract:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of
renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing
software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that (...)
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Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned
manufacturing ER...
Published:
2004-01-24
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Abstract:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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design for manufacturing:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a distribution environme (...)
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design for manufacturing:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-11
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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design for manufacturing:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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Abstract:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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design for manufacturing:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Abstract:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn,
a lot more detail and clarifications are needed for the alliance to establish itself as an ERP-PLM superpower in the mid-market. (...)
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design for manufacturing:
While the recent joining of complementary forces by Microsoft Business Solutions and Autodesk will make many heads turn, a
lot more detail and cla...
Published:
2003-11-17
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Abstract:
The product development life cycle - innovate, conceptualize, plan, design, procure, produce, deliver, service, and retire
- naturally includes multiple people, operating in multiple departments, and typically from multiple companies, each with
locations in multiple countries around the world. Solving in (...)
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design for manufacturing:
The product development life cycle - innovate, conceptualize, plan, design, procure, produce, deliver, service, and retire
- naturally includes mu...
Published:
2003-10-09
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Abstract:
'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality and
faster delivery; yet they also want products customized to match their unique needs. A product configurator that enables manufacturers
to efficiently deliver customized products by (...)
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'Mass customization' is the buzzword of the current decade. Customers demand products with lower prices, higher quality
and faster delivery; yet t...
Published:
2003-08-21