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ERP is an Oxymoron
Have you ever had one of those moments when a thought hits you that is so obvious that you wonder why it never occurred to you before? I just decided that there couldn’t be a technology less aptly named than Enterprise Resource Planning, more commonly known as ERP. Before I go into why, let me…
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Thought Leadership: What is Demand-Driven Manufacturing?
Thought Leadership: What is Demand-Driven Manufacturing? Demand-Driven Manufacturing combines the best of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma principles. Find out why more and more manufacturers are turning to the proven methods of Demand-Driven Manufacturing to synchronize their operations, improve flow and gain a competitive edge. Download this resource brief on Demand-Driven Manufacturing to…
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Going Lean: Should You Replace Your ERP System?
By Trey Jordan, Senior Software Consultant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been around for decades. You’d think, by now, the industry would have it figured out. Yet, every year, we hear news about ERP implementations that fail. For every one of these high-profile flops, there are many, many more implementations that simply fail to live…
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Product Information Sheet: SyncAlert® Software
Real-Time Alert Notification and Escalation Software SyncAlert® software is a real-time alert and escalation software system that provides universal visibility to issues that impact production and mobilizes a rapid response based on your standard operating procedures.
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The Pros and Cons of Consolidating Manufacturing ERP Systems
Managing operations through multiple manufacturing systems can be challenging, but it’s a daily reality for many manufacturers. In this post, we’ll look at the pros and cons of consolidating ERP systems – and propose an alternative. When Two Worlds Collide Whenever two or more organizations merge, they are almost always using different ERP systems.…
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Three Ways Leaders Create Lean
Three Ways Leaders Create Lean “Relentless” leadership and team empowerment drive lean change For those of you who have heard this before, it bears repeating. For those of you who have not, this is important – leadership is the single most important component to lean success. It is exciting to talk about bottom-up change and…