LEAN Manufacturing is a powerful approach used by manufacturing companies to rastically improve their operating processes. Manufacturing was also the original spawning ground of MRP and MRP II which later evolved into the now ubiquitous ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) that we find in virtually every type of corporate entity.
In today's business world, it is appropriate to ask how LEAN and ERP interact – if at all – and specifically whether they are mutually supportive, mutually exclusive or independent concepts altogether. In short, LEAN addresses how rocesses should work, and ERP makes sure the processes work consistently.
In this white paper we respectfully present our conclusion, namely that some LEAN initiatives can be hugely strengthened with a synergistic ERP implementation and vice versa, whereas in other cases the two efforts should really be viewed as separate initiatives and managed independently from each other. This is, however, not an open ended “it depends on what you want” answer; we conclude that specific LEAN initiatives will eventually fail without considerable attention to specific ERP aspects, but that other specific LEAN initiatives and specific ERP functionality have little in common.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
LEAN ERP White Paper
Webinar Video: How to Select the Right ERP System
"How to Select a Mid-Market ERP Software Provider"
Join AMR Research Senior Analyst Simon Jacobson as he conveys his most recent findings on the best approach to the critical question, “Which ERP is right for my company?” Simon will discuss some of these key issues that most small- to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors consider when making such an influential choice:
Simon Jacobson is a senior analyst at AMR Research, covering manufacturing operations and ERP providers serving the mid-market. He examines the link between manufacturing IT and how companies employ it to evolve into demand-driven manufacturers. His research emphasizes current, accurate market trends and demands.
Join AMR Research Senior Analyst Simon Jacobson as he conveys his most recent findings on the best approach to the critical question, “Which ERP is right for my company?” Simon will discuss some of these key issues that most small- to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors consider when making such an influential choice:
- Cost
- Functionality
- Speed of implementation
- Scalability
- Interoperability
- Compliance facilitation
- Rapid ROI
- Advancement of Lean manufacturing
Simon Jacobson is a senior analyst at AMR Research, covering manufacturing operations and ERP providers serving the mid-market. He examines the link between manufacturing IT and how companies employ it to evolve into demand-driven manufacturers. His research emphasizes current, accurate market trends and demands.
Webinar Video: 4 Global Forces Challenging SMBs
Webinar Video: 4 Global Forces Challenging SMBs
Join Ray Wang, Forrester’s principal analyst, as he discusses the challenges that small and midmarket enterprises face today, and how companies can acclimate to today’s constantly shifting and globalizing economic climate, prioritize accordingly and actually generate more revenue despite fluctuating external forces.
Ray will unwrap some of the major themes that are directly affecting today’s business environment:
Ray Wang is a member of Forrester's Enterprise Applications and Business Process Platforms research team. He analyzes trends in ERP for the enterprise and midmarket, delivers strategic guidance in software licensing and pricing, researches business processes such as the order management cycle and continuous customer management, and assesses functional areas such as customer data integration and the impact of SOA on packaged applications. Ray provides strategy and guidance for many clients navigating through the vendor selection process.
Join Ray Wang, Forrester’s principal analyst, as he discusses the challenges that small and midmarket enterprises face today, and how companies can acclimate to today’s constantly shifting and globalizing economic climate, prioritize accordingly and actually generate more revenue despite fluctuating external forces.
Ray will unwrap some of the major themes that are directly affecting today’s business environment:
- Changing nature of business
- Changing workforce
- Geopolitical and economic issues
- Technology advances
Ray Wang is a member of Forrester's Enterprise Applications and Business Process Platforms research team. He analyzes trends in ERP for the enterprise and midmarket, delivers strategic guidance in software licensing and pricing, researches business processes such as the order management cycle and continuous customer management, and assesses functional areas such as customer data integration and the impact of SOA on packaged applications. Ray provides strategy and guidance for many clients navigating through the vendor selection process.
How Business Executives Benefit from Digital Dashboard
Webinar Video: How Business Executives Benefit from Digital Dashboard
In the midst of a shifting economy and changing trends, executives are seeking new yet practical ways to improve end-to-end supply chain management, financial performance and overall business process management.What role do digital dashboards play in the SMB market? Do cash management and treasury functions have the power to push small to midmarket businesses into the next realm of operational efficiency, and ultimately success?
Ray Wang is one of the leading analysts in the enterprise software industry, serving the needs of Business Process & Applications professionals. In his role at Forrester, he analyzes trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) for the enterprise and midmarket. He also delivers strategic guidance in software licensing and pricing, and researches business processes such as the order management cycle and continuous customer management. His expertise in various functional areas, such as customer data integration and the impact of service-oriented architecture (SOA) on packaged applications, allows him to assist any clients navigating through the critical vendor selection process.
Join Ray Wang, vice president and senior analyst at Forrester Research, as he shares how manufacturing and distribution executives in today’s SMB market can use digital dashboards to compete and succeed.
In the midst of a shifting economy and changing trends, executives are seeking new yet practical ways to improve end-to-end supply chain management, financial performance and overall business process management.What role do digital dashboards play in the SMB market? Do cash management and treasury functions have the power to push small to midmarket businesses into the next realm of operational efficiency, and ultimately success?
- Real-time financial controls
- Integration and interoperability
- Visibility into supply chain
- Advances in Lean manufacturing
- Powerful business analytics
Ray Wang is one of the leading analysts in the enterprise software industry, serving the needs of Business Process & Applications professionals. In his role at Forrester, he analyzes trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) for the enterprise and midmarket. He also delivers strategic guidance in software licensing and pricing, and researches business processes such as the order management cycle and continuous customer management. His expertise in various functional areas, such as customer data integration and the impact of service-oriented architecture (SOA) on packaged applications, allows him to assist any clients navigating through the critical vendor selection process.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
"6 Ways to Cut Costs in Manufacturing"
Join AMR Senior Vice President and ERP specialist Jim Shepherd as he unwraps six ways to use technology to gain operational efficiency and success.
Experience tells us that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. So is there a straight line through this current economic climate? What can SMB manufacturers do to get to the other side – without downgrading and detouring? Jim will tackle this question and others when he lays out the framework for six key ERP-related strategies that small- to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors should consider when making plans for the next phase of growth. Some of the key factors are:
Experience tells us that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. So is there a straight line through this current economic climate? What can SMB manufacturers do to get to the other side – without downgrading and detouring? Jim will tackle this question and others when he lays out the framework for six key ERP-related strategies that small- to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors should consider when making plans for the next phase of growth. Some of the key factors are:
This webinar is an excellent opportunity for business owners, CEOs, IT Managers, Floor Managers and other executives to understand what steps to take towards selecting the right ERP and maximizing their business processes.
Jim Shepherd is Senior Vice President of Research at AMR Research, covering supply chain management, ERP systems and global IT operations. He brings more than 30 years to his role at AMR and uses it to lead a team of analysts covering enterprise applications.
Jim is frequently quoted in leading business publications, including BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on CNBC and has been interviewed on National Public Radio. He speaks frequently at industry trade conferences, user group meetings, and executive conferences.
Jim Shepherd is Senior Vice President of Research at AMR Research, covering supply chain management, ERP systems and global IT operations. He brings more than 30 years to his role at AMR and uses it to lead a team of analysts covering enterprise applications.
Jim is frequently quoted in leading business publications, including BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on CNBC and has been interviewed on National Public Radio. He speaks frequently at industry trade conferences, user group meetings, and executive conferences.
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