Manufacturing production planning
Scheduling the right resources in the right amount and at the right time is one of the great challenges of manufacturing and supply chain management. This section provides expert advice, news and case studies on manufacturing production planning, including topics such as material requirements planning, demand-driven MRP and advanced planning and scheduling software, and manufacturing production planning software, to enable the most-effective production schedule and planning.
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Manufacturing production planning News
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June 19, 2015
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Jun'15
Quality management software boosts Cascade Engineering's process
Manufacturer implemented QAD quality management software and tied it to QAD ERP for document control and workflow.
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April 08, 2014
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Apr'14
Q&A: Customer experience management software for manufacturing
In this Q&A, learn why more manufacturers are focused on customer experience management software.
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October 03, 2013
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Oct'13
Manufacturers see competitive power in service excellence, IDC says
An IDC-Infor study reveals that more manufacturers are turning to service excellence as a revenue driver and customer strategy.
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November 17, 2011
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Nov'11
Applying lean techniques to quality control
Dr. Michael Grieves, a professor at the University of Iowa, explains how Lean Six Sigma can be used to analyze and redesign quality-control workflows and automate them for greater accuracy and efficiency.
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Demand Planning
Demand planning is the process of forecasting the demand for a product or service so it can be produced and delivered more efficiently and to the satisfaction of customers. Continue Reading
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Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap major improvements. Continue Reading
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virtual commissioning
Virtual commissioning is the practice of using 3D technology to create a simulation model of a manufacturing plant so that proposed changes and upgrades can be tested before they are implemented to the actual plant. Continue Reading
Evaluate Manufacturing production planning Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How are companies solving the last-mile delivery problem?
E-commerce has radically changed how goods are transported, and put a spotlight on the last-mile delivery problem. Learn how retailers are changing their tactics to address the issue. Continue Reading
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How lean production systems cut the fat out of manufacturing, ERP
From its introduction, the lean approach has influenced manufacturing efficiency, and ERP systems have incorporated its concepts to a greater and greater degree. Here's a look at how lean and ERP have grown increasingly intertwined. Continue Reading
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Why is OEE a popular manufacturing operations KPI?
Getting a big picture indication of how well plant processes are doing is important for manufacturing. Here's how OEE can help you determine just that. Continue Reading
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Predix platform may benefit from GE Digital spinoff
The spinoff of GE Digital and the sale of ServiceMax have left the future of the Predix platform hazy and underscores the difficulty of digital transformation. Continue Reading
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How is inventory management for e-commerce challenging?
The inventory challenges of adding e-commerce to your supply chain are considerable. Here's a look at what they entail and how you might overcome them. Continue Reading
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Smart manufacturing technology is a dumb idea without good leadership
A manufacturing CEO explains why the IT-driven revolution in the factory won't amount to much without an educated, engaged workforce and credibility and respect from top managers. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Manufacturing production planning Issues
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Why craft beer makers are tapping into ERP for craft brewery software
As with other process manufacturers, ERP software can help craft breweries maintain quality, while better managing growth and unexpected success. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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How does material intensity help measure sustainability?
One important foundation of sustainability is using fewer materials and less energy. Using the material intensity measure can help determine the success of those reduction efforts. Continue Reading
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What are some elements of sustainable product design?
With waste from electronics, plastics and other materials growing at a frightening rate, manufacturers can help address the problem with sustainable product design efforts. Continue Reading