JIT Supply

Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... for supply management and visualization. In other words, while still adding to their ERP capabilities (for example lean manufacturing and JIT management modules ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_15_04_1.asp - 21k - 2004-01-15 Summary: While lean/flow leverages practices to stay ahead of actual demand, traditional approaches better coordinate secondary, back-office systems like accounting and HR. Moreover, flow should be a company-wide strategy that impacts more than manufacturing.

Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... lean manufacturing and JIT concepts emphasize the continuous improvement of processes that lead to things such as reduced inventory throughout the supply chain ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_14_04_1.asp - 14k - 2004-01-14 Summary: Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the 'quantity of one' (i.e., through the so-called mixed-model production), while keeping inventories to a minimum and shortening cycle times in order to quickly fill custome

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... business. Supply chain concepts also intersect with JIT and virtual manufacturing strategies. Customer-Oriented Strategies and CRM. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_06_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-10-06 Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

How Bad Can It Get? Challenges in the Distribution Industry » The ...

... Manage inventory more efficiently via just-in-time (JIT) practices. ... and scheduling tools, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and supply chain optimization ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../2008/11/06/how-bad-can-it-get-challenges-in-the-distribution-industry/ - 43k - 2008-11-06

QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Finally, the JIT Sequencing module should provide "extended" sequencing capabilities so that suppliers further down the supply chain can also provide their ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_18_03_1.asp - 18k - 2003-09-18 Summary: QAD has been pulling through the downturn with a real strength (especially in terms of new licenses, and with a strong balance sheet and declining debt), a result of its persevering focus on manufacturing, which it recently coined in the slogan 'A passion for manufacturing'.

PipeChain Adds Pragmatism Onto Simplicity

by P.J. Jakovljevic & Lou Talarico ... have led to traditional approaches being replaced by own innovative solutions based on common sense of simplicity (eg, JIT, kanban, VMI, and supply-on-demand ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/01/news_analysis/EN_SC_PJ_01_01_02_1.asp - 19k - 2002-01-01 Summary: By being able to address the needs of all stakeholders across the tiers of the supply chain network, and with the marketplace/private trading exchange (PTX) tool as well, PipeChain can connect trading partners at various levels of the supply chain and deliver a value proposition of information connectivi

Tightening the Chain—Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies

by Dylan Persaud ... The goal of a supply chain is to operate at the least possible dollar amount ... This is a variation of the just-in-time (JIT) methodology for inventory reduction. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/04/research_notes/MI_SC_DP_04_06_07_1.asp - 15k - 2007-04-06 Summary: As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment.

Tightening the Chain—Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies

by TEC staff ... The goal of a supply chain is to operate at the least possible dollar amount ... This is a variation of the just-in-time (JIT) methodology for inventory reduction. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2009/07/research_notes/MI_SC_DP_07_24_09_1.asp - 15k - 2009-07-24 Summary: As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment.

Tightening the Chain—Supply Chain Cost-cutting Strategies

by Dylan Persaud ... The goal of a supply chain is to operate at the least possible dollar amount ... This is a variation of the just-in-time (JIT) methodology for inventory reduction. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/08/research_notes/MI_SC_DP_08_04_08_1.asp - 15k - 2008-08-04 Summary: As companies struggle to control costs, the supply chain and management of supply resources have come under scrutiny. The supply chain is one area where a company can achieve quick gains and receive a fast return on investment.

QAD Pulling Through, Patiently But Passionately Part Four: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Lean manufacturing and JIT concepts, by contrast, emphasize reduced inventory throughout the supply chain, shorter lead times, and faster cycle times, all ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_22_03_1.asp - 21k - 2003-09-22 Summary: QAD has long shifted its focus from being a mere ERP vendor dedicated to the industrial mid-market to fully leveraging the Internet in the applications it provides to manufacturers and distributors to link their back-office systems to those of their business partners via private trading exchanges.