Scheduling for Non Work Activities

Trends Affecting Manufacturers and ERP Part Three: Four More ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... as unit completions by operation) to calculate remaining work at non-constraining resources ... Some environments require more advanced scheduling capabilities. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XSC_10_08_03_1.asp - 24k - 2003-10-08 Summary: The evolution of ERP systems has been driven by the emergence of new business practices and information technologies. These have been supported by the growing maturity of the manufacturing profession, and by the evolving development of commercially available software packages. This is an excerpt from the

Maintenance Scheduling 101

by Lorne MacDonald ... Could weekly visual inspections of non-production related ... is key to successful maintenance scheduling—this involves ... fit fashion, to the various work orders. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/01/research_notes/MI_ER_XLM_01_29_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-01-29 Summary: Many organizations have tried to address their maintenance scheduling woes by introducing new and sometimes very advanced technologies. The reality is that trying to automate something that's broken will cause even more frustration and finger-pointing.

How to Achieve Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... manufacturers identify value-adding and non-value-adding ... result in major reductions in work-in-process ... example would be a repetitive scheduling technique like ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_15_06_1.asp - 23k - 2006-02-15 Summary: Lean manufacturing is a transformational exercise that requires an organization to cast aside long-held beliefs and business processes. The five main steps to achieving lean transition are defining value, mapping the value stream, making the activities flow, responding to customer demand, and continuous

Blast Past Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Constraint-based ...

by Bill Leedale ... should be able to schedule work and immediately ... business variables that reside in non-manufacturing functionality ... are reflected in CBS scheduling capabilities. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/10/research_notes/TU_ER_XBL_10_08_07_1.asp - 18k - 2007-10-08 Summary: Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data, and a skilled user, a management team can manage the throughput of its constraints to support the goals of its company.

Blast Past Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Constraint-based ...

by Bill Leedale ... should be able to schedule work and immediately ... business variables that reside in non-manufacturing functionality ... are reflected in CBS scheduling capabilities. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/08/research_notes/TU_ER_CR_XBL_08_01_08_1.asp - 18k - 2008-08-01 Summary: Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data, and a skilled user, a management team can manage the throughput of its constraints to support the goals of its company.

Made2Manage Systems 'One Year After': Reenergized and Growing Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... adept for planning-heavy, scheduling-light environments ... as supporting standardization of work (through, for ... be elaborated below), eliminating non-value-added ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_24_05_1.asp - 19k - 2005-02-24 Summary: Part of Made2Manage Systems acquisition strategy includes taking on a more global presence through acquisition of non-US companies that offer software, services, and support, particularly companies that sell direct into non-US countries, although not limited to that. Its growth strategy states that it pl

IT Governance and Project Portfolio Management: Vendor Delivers a ...

by Neil Stolovitsky ... For more complex scheduling requirements, clients have the ... track and to provide visibility of work items through ... pool for both project- and non-project-related ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/projectManagement/2006/06/research_notes/PN_PR_NS_06_20_06_1.asp - 15k - 2006-06-20 Summary: Although most vendors provide organizations with the project portfolio management tools to meet their objectives, few provide strategies to implement an IT governance framework successfully. Pacific Edge offers a three-stage approach to implementing IT governance, based on an organization's maturity.

Lilly Software - Product Enhancements Remain Its Order 'Du Jour' ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... linking, and efficiency factors to the Scheduling Window and ... Maintenance, auto-browse functionality for non-key fields ... with actual costs from a work order, to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_19_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-02-19 Summary: Lilly continues to invest uncompromisingly in R&D, and consequently espouses a convincing broad but compact product portfolio for its target market.

Why Service Matters: Enterprise Solutions, Market Differentiation ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... infinite scheduling; master production scheduling (MPS); material ... non-conform and non-allocated inventory management; quoting inventory; work centers; shop ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/04/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_04_05_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-04-05 Summary: While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive one-source delivery and services and implementation methodology as its differentiating trait.

Advanced Front Office Lean with Business Modeler Software

by Gregory Romanello ... software can guide front-office processes ranging from scheduling, materials planning ... documents where you have improved (by removing non value-added work). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/bpm/2009/01/research_notes/TU_BP_XGR_01_07_09_1.asp - 18k - 2009-01-07 Summary: When part of an enterprise software environment, business modeler software can reduce training costs, prevent errors, and minimize non-value added work. And if properly integrated, it can be both a tool for senior management and for hands-on system users.