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  • 3 Prerequisites to a Modern Demand-Driven Supply Chain

    3 Prerequisites to a Modern Demand-Driven Supply Chain

    In 2010, Gartner estimated that manufacturers outsourced about 70% of the products they make to other manufacturers. I haven’t seen a recent statistic, but that still feels about right. So, it only makes sense that, for most manufacturers, implementing modern demand-driven or pull-manufacturing techniques will require collaboration with many partners across the entire supply chain.…

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  • A New Way of Looking at Manufacturing Metrics

    A New Way of Looking at Manufacturing Metrics

    Most experts agree. The metrics you use to manage your manufacturing operations need to matter, and they need to be actionable. We concur. For a detailed review of the operational metrics we recommend in a demand-driven manufacturing environment, refer to our Metrics for Action Guide. Conventional wisdom also says to keep the number of metrics…

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  • Brochure: SyncManufacturing® Software

    Brochure: SyncManufacturing® Software

    Brochure: SyncManufacturing® Software Demand-Driven Planning, Scheduling and Execution Software SyncManufacturing® planning and scheduling software simplifies production scheduling, eliminating the need to build and update schedules. When orders are received, the system will calculate materials, production availability and constraints. And our exclusive CONLOAD™ technology ensures that the work released to the shop floor is in full alignment with…

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  • FAQ: Is Demand-Driven Manufacturing the Same Thing as Lean?

    FAQ: Is Demand-Driven Manufacturing the Same Thing as Lean?

    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. In fact, customers often find out about us as they search for an eKanban or production scheduling solution that will work with their current ERP system. However, at…

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  • Brochure: SyncManufacturing® Software

    Brochure: SyncManufacturing® Software

    Brochure: SyncManufacturing® Software Demand-Driven Planning, Scheduling and Execution Software SyncManufacturing® planning and scheduling software simplifies production scheduling, eliminating the need to build and update schedules. When orders are received, the system will calculate materials, production availability and constraints. And our exclusive CONLOAD™ technology ensures that the work released to the shop floor is in full alignment with…

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  • Guest Blog: Real-world Advice for Getting Started on eKanban

    Guest Blog: Real-world Advice for Getting Started on eKanban

    by Jim Shore 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. As a result, my hope…

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