ANALYST REPORT - This benchmark study showcases the operational performance benefits manufacturers are currently enjoying due to the adoption of Lean scheduling and execution principles.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2007


Topics:  Best Practices | ERP | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Operational Support Systems | Product Management | Surveys

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the fundamentals for successful Lean manufacturing, including the establishment of optimal customer relationships, improved channel visibility, flexible product configuration, shortened cycle times, improved capacity utilization and integrated operational infrastructures.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Business Processes | EDI | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Just-In-Time | Kaizen | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software

WHITE PAPER - The focus of this white paper is to highlight how IT can support the kind of agile, rapid response that is needed to drive out costs and delays in their company's business collaboration networks.
Posted: September 11, 2009 | Published: September 2, 2009


Topics:  Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Lean Production | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

ANALYST REPORT - Many institutions are investigating opportunities to create more value for customers by eliminating or reducing non-value-adding activities. Lean processing, long a staple in manufacturing, provides this opportunity for increasing efficiency within financial services.
Posted: August 24, 2009 | Published: August 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | IT Management | IT Spending | Lean Production | Productivity | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Six Sigma | Software as a Service

WHITE PAPER - With the economy down it is important for IT organizations to be as efficient as possible. This means that IT operations, those responsible for the product and health of the enterprise, must have full visibility and control over their resources - and of course, the technology to do so.
Posted: June 26, 2009 | Published: April 1, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Economic Environment | Investments | IT Governance | IT Management | Lean Production | Risk Management | Scalability Testing | Service Level Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper gives four tips to help you bring lean supply chain improvements to your manufacturing operation. Additionally, it discusses six technology tools that help automate these lean supply chain practices.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Software | Manufacturing Systems | Procurement | Sales Order Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - ERP implementations don't have to take months or years. This white paper discusses how Colfax Corp. implemented IFS Applications in as little as nine weeks. It presents a case study of Colfax's complex but rapid rollout, and offers fast tracking tips from Colfax Business Analyst Jay Michael.
Posted: June 19, 2009 | Published: June 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | ERP | ERP Software | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

ANALYST REPORT - Forrester reports that CEOs are beginning to recognize the need for their firms to become more agile in detecting and making the changes to strategy, operations, and products.
Posted: June 5, 2009 | Published: November 12, 2007


Topics:  Agile Manufacturing | Business Intelligence | CEOs | CFOs | CIOs | ERP | Lean Production

WHITE PAPER - Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized corporate management mode to a hybrid model - recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Reengineering | Business Processes | Corporate Governance | Enterprise Architectures | Enterprise Resource Management | Lean Production | Marketing | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Results from Aberdeen Group report, The Lean Supply Chain, indicates that Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers are 40% more likely to be Best in Class performers - companies that are characterized by having an integrated Lean approach and solution with technology enablers - than their peers from other industries.
Posted: June 4, 2009 | Published: June 2, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | Lean Production | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Software | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Integration