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Time to Revisit Your Constraints
We talk a lot about constraints management in our work with customers who are implementing Demand-Driven Manufacturing (DDM) in their facilities. That’s because constraints management is fundamental for synchronizing the pace of production and keeping the demand (orders) flowing throughout the shop floor. But, our focus is naturally on physical constraints, e.g., that…
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How the Internet of Things Can Help You Lower Inventory Levels
McKinsey Global Institute predicts the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will have an economic impact of up to $11 billion by 2025. As much as $3.7 billion of that is expected to come from manufacturing improvements in things like operations management and predictive maintenance. The word seems to have gotten out. In a 2016 study…
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Synchrono® Releases 2018 Top Ten Trends in Modern Demand-Driven Manufacturing
Synchrono® Releases 2018 Top Ten Trends in Modern Demand-Driven Manufacturing Trends revolve around the maturity and execution of digitization, synchronization and visibility strategies…MORE
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FAQ: Can I Use Demand-Driven Manufacturing in a Make-to-Stock Environment?
Demand-Driven Manufacturing seems like it was made for Make/Assemble-to-Order and Engineer-to-Order environments. It’s true that Demand-Driven Manufacturing can be beneficial for manufacturers who already produce goods based on customer demand because it improves their responsiveness to customers and lowers lead and cycle times. Demand-Driven Manufacturing is a method of manufacturing where production is based on…
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Thought Leadership: 2018 Top Ten Trends in Modern Demand-Driven Manufacturing
With all signals pointing toward a good year, manufacturers have a decision to make. They can enjoy the strong economy while it lasts or look to the future and invest in technologies that will help them build a stronger organization that can prosper through economic shifts. Last year, the common thread throughout our Top Ten…
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White Paper: The Demand-Driven Supply Chain
White Paper: The Demand-Driven Supply Chain As manufacturing technology evolves, more options become available for managing the increasing complexity of today’s supply chains. This paper provides guidance for evaluating your supply chain processes and how you compare to others on the technology spectrum. Learn why and how more demand-driven manufacturers are establishing a supply chain planning…