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Accelerated Learning: Three Unique Perspectives on Training
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7/2/2009 12:01:00 AM
Focus on Training during a Recession to Stay Competitive, Slashed training budgets are a common casualty of tough economic times, but organizations that teach and implement lean principles view training as a key function that should not be reduced. What Is a Learning Organization? Peter Senge in his book The Fifth Discipline identifies five disciplines that are key to building a learning organization -- shared vision, personal mastery, team learning, mental models, and systems thinking. Designing and Developing a Training Program. More than 100 different Instructional System Design models exist, but almost all are based on the generic "ADDIE" model of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Paper contributed by TBM Consulting Group
10 Ways to Use ERP to Lean the Manufacturing Supply Chain
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7/1/2009 12:01:00 AM
Learn four tips for lean supply chain improvements in your manufacturing operation, including no-nonsense tips for treating the supply chain holistically enough to drive enterprise improvements that reduce inventory levels while increasing responsiveness. Plus six technology tools within an ERP application that help manufacturing executives implement and automate best practices.
Paper contributed by IFS
Demand Planning: How to Reduce the Risk and Impact of Inaccurate Demand Forecasts
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6/18/2009 12:01:00 AM
As a general rule, forecasts are always inaccurate. This paper discusses two approaches which can be used to reduce the risk and impact of inaccurate demand forecasts: 1. Collaboration between customers and suppliers to improve the accuracy of the forecast. 2. Quicker response to demand changes to reduce the cost of forecast error. By improving your demand planning and demand management processes, your organization can improve customer service (by being more responsive) as well as operations performance (by achieving inventory reductions).
Paper contributed by Kinaxis
Focusing Lean Efforts in a Down Economy
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6/17/2009 12:01:00 AM
As the economy is grinding to a halt, many companies tend to question the need for continued Lean efforts. The most obvious question is why companies should continue to push continuous improvement efforts if demand is falling and it can now be satisfied even with less efficient operations? The answer, of course, is that productivity gains will enable companies to meet market demand while operating resources less, thus reducing cost, increasing asset utilization when staffed and improving profitability. But what is the best way to focus improvement efforts and ensure that they lead to overall business improvement?
Paper contributed by Business Technology Management, Inc.
Mapping Technical and Operational Challenges of Mobile Computing Deployments
Posted
6/16/2009 12:01:00 AM
Organizations frequently make mobility investment decisions with incomplete information or an inaccurate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model. This whitepaper outlines the hard and soft costs related to mobility projects and provides guidelines, such as user segmentation, to help project leaders make the best long-term decisions.
Paper contributed by Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Managing Inventory for Optimal Advantage
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6/11/2009 12:01:00 AM
Many manufacturers mistake "putting out fires" for a suitable method of inventory management. This may work occasionally, but to achieve world-class status, harnessing inventory is the only sure way to compete and succeed. This white paper examines 10 of the most common inventory mistakes and offers solutions to many problematic symptoms of poorly managed inventory.
Paper contributed by Demand Solutions
Inventory Rationalization and Right Sizing Strategies
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6/11/2009 12:01:00 AM
Appropriately rationalizing your company's inventory management strategies is of vital importance to business performance. Too much inventory, or inventory which is poorly positioned, can impact cost and cash flow that can be potentially fatal in the current business climate.
Download the Inventory Rationalization and Right Sizing Strategies white paper to understand the key considerations for determining the right inventory strategy for your business.
Paper contributed by Kinaxis
From Lean Enterprise to Value Innovator: Using value innovation to identify and capture new growth opportunities
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6/11/2009 12:01:00 PM
Growing a business is more difficult and complicated than it used to be, and most manufacturers have responded with a strategy focused on juggling growth-related variables such as currency fluctuations, government regulations, price volatility, etc. Consequently, new-product innovation advances in steps rather than leaps.
Paper contributed by TBM Consulting Group
Wind Tunnel Testing Using Parts Produced on an Additive Fabrication System
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6/9/2009 12:01:00 AM
Substituting conventionally made parts made from FDM technology, companies have realized cost reductions of 30 to 90 percent while cutting lead times by 66 percent. FDM (fused deposition modeling) has rapidly gained acceptance as an alternative process for constructing wind tunnel test models. Distinguished by its durable and functional materials, FDM is well suited for this application. Read the full application paper.
Paper contributed by Stratasys
Logistics Insight: How the Electronics Industry Can Flourish in a Down Economy with Outsourced Variable Cost Platforms
Posted
6/9/2009 12:01:00 PM
This white paper details how overhead can be reduced by pursuing a variable, as opposed to fixed, cost model for supply chain management by leveraging a third-party logistics partner's technology, workforce and facilities. In addition, it offers keen insight regarding specialized services to help manufacturers and service providers surpass competitors.
Paper contributed by ATC Logistics & Electronics and Chainnovations
Emerging Trends in Business Process Management
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6/9/2009 12:01:00 AM
Technology is evolving daily as new tools and applications are developed and adopted by enterprises and business users. Therefore, a new breed of Business Process Management (BPM) platforms is emerging, leveraging these technologies and new paradigms. We examine these trends and benefits they bring to companies considering deploying a BPM solution.
Paper contributed by Interneer
The Adaptive Supply Chain: Increase Supply Chain Visibility and Meet Customer Demands with Mobile Technologies
Posted
6/8/2009 12:01:00 AM
These days, the ability to adapt to constantly changing demands on your supply chain is essential. That’s where mobility comes in. Mobile technologies give you the visibility to create a true demand-driven supply chain. With access to real-time information, you can better forecast customer demand, make intelligent logistical decisions and make adjustments anywhere along the supply chain at a moment’s notice.
Paper contributed by Motorola
The Synchronized Distribution Supply Chain: Best Practices in Truck Transportation Management
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6/8/2009 12:01:00 AM
Whether you use your own truck fleet or the services of a third-party logistics company, the goal is the same: to move product through the supply chain as efficiently as possible. Mobile and wireless technology solutions are helping countless enterprises do precisely that. In fact, most of today’s wireless infrastructure solutions and GPS-equipped mobile devices are made for life on and off the road, giving you and your drivers more visibility and control of day-to-day activities. At any given moment you know where your trucks are, what’s in them, which routes are most profitable, who’s running late and much more.
Paper contributed by Motorola
Gain a Competitive Advantage with Dynamic Mission Critical Service Parts Logistics
Posted
6/4/2009 12:01:00 AM
Learn best practices for effective global mission-critical logistics for two- to four-hour service parts availability required to support high tech equipment. This whitepaper details strategic components that high tech manufacturers and service providers can leverage to gain market share, including a global IT platform, real-time visibility and flexible scalability.
Paper contributed by Choice Logistics
The Top 10 Mobile Solutions for Lean Manufacturing
Posted
5/28/2009 12:01:00 AM
Find out how to get tough on waste with Motorola's "Top 10 Mobility Solutions for Lean." You'll discover 10 ways to amplify and extend lean initiatives throughout your operations.
Paper contributed by Motorola
Demand Planning Maturity Model Strategies for Demand-Driven Forecasting and Planning
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5/28/2009 12:01:00 AM
In today's unstable economy, many organizations are finding out that they have inadequate processes to handle demand planning, and traditional methods of predicting demand aren't efficient in a fluctuating market. The paper makes specific recommendations for organizations striving to move up the demand forecasting maturity curve by providing them an assessment framework to evaluate their current stage, and highlighting the characteristics common to best-class companies.
Paper contributed by SAS
5 Key Practices for Improving Supply Chain Intelligence
Posted
5/8/2009 12:01:00 AM
With supply chains getting more complex and involving more suppliers, customers, and intermediaries than ever before, effectively managing supply chain-wide information and metrics is increasingly critical to business success. Read Aberdeen's Supply Chain Intelligence: A Command & Control Center of Measuring Corporate Performance to learn key pressures, strategic actions, and technology capabilities of companies with best-in-class supply chain performance.
Paper contributed by Infor
Applying a Blended Learning Training Model to Manufacturing
Posted
5/4/2009 12:01:00 PM
Professional trainers are familiar with the concept of blended learning approaches. By combining various training media, trainers take advantage of the particular strengths that each approach offers. The unique needs of companies in the manufacturing sector demand a solid understanding of the advantages of blended learning. Because manufacturers need people with both hands-on ability and knowledge of metalworking theory, a training initiative will likely fail without a blended approach that tackles these components properly. This white paper will walk you through the definition of blended learning and teach you how to apply it within your company's training program.
Paper contributed by ToolingU
Manufacturing ROI: The Impact of Concrete Metrics on Training Returns
Posted
5/4/2009 12:01:00 PM
Today's modern companies must make sound business decisions based on accurately assessing their return on investment (ROI). How do companies successfully determine overall cost savings directly resulting from a training investment? This white paper will walk you through ROI as it pertains to training. It will address the definition of ROI, the history of evaluating training, as well as calculations which will help you determine ROI within your own company.
Paper contributed by ToolingU
The Four Steps to Reducing Production Scrap and Rework
Posted
4/30/2009 12:01:00 PM
Production scrap and design rework are two inefficiencies that can quickly put you at a competitive disadvantage if you aren’t working continuously to reduce them. Learn how you can save time and money by following four steps to reduce production scrap and rework.
Paper contributed by PTC
Six Tips to Help Reduce Costs and Boost Productivity in a Challenging Economy
Posted
4/7/2009 12:01:00 AM
Unprecedented economic challenges are driving manufacturers to find new ways to reduce costs. The next opportunity to meaningfully reduce operating costs and increase productivity lies in focusing on the workforce.
According to the Kronos white paper, there are several quick tips you can implement right now to help your manufacturing company reduce labor costs and increase productivity.
Paper contributed by Kronos Incorporated
Selecting a PLM System to Improve Product Development Performance for Small and Medium Sized Manufacturing Businesses
Posted
4/7/2009 12:01:00 AM
New hardware and software technology unleashed during the last few years -- along with the pervasive reach of the Internet -- provides companies with a unique opportunity to use PLM to greatly improve new product development. Today.s PLM systems offer enormous power at very reasonable costs. The challenge is that PLM systems now reach into many more corners of a company, and as such need carefully planned implementations. Ray Kurland of TechniCom and Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity have outlined a 10-step process for success. Read their white paper for full details.
Paper contributed by PTC
Paystream Advisor's Imaging and Workflow Automation, Using Today's Imaging Technology to Improve Business Processes
Posted
1/5/2009 12:01:00 PM
This report is written for organizations actively exploring Imaging and Workflow Automation solutions. Beginning with an introduction to how IWA solutions work, it describes the most common forms that the solutions take, and highlights the benefits that they deliver. It will aid potential buyers in the AP space in their evaluation of AP solutions that reduce costs and improve performance.
Paper contributed by Hyland Software
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