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Set-up / Changeover
June 2013.
Advice and Assistance for Manufacturers.
Setup time reduction is often a focal point of process improvements aimed at reducing lot sizes and lead times. Before you invest a lot of money in new machinery and equipment, make sure you’re using the tools you already have to manage work flow and changeovers.
3D printing adds layer to manufacturing
Three-dimensional printing is a true breakthrough technology in that it is a radical change in the approach to making things.
Don’t play chicken with your supply chain
Did you get all the chicken wings you wanted to accompany your Super Bowl experience? Thank the NHL. Did they cost more than last year? Blame ethanol. Several weeks ago, the National Chicken Council issued a warning that production was down this year due primarily to rising feed prices. Rumors of a chicken wing shortage spread like wildfire.
Double-CIick to Schedule
Schedulers have been a part of enterprise resources planning (ERP) and manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) software systems for many years. Recently, new technology is offering increasingly sophisticated systems that apply advanced logic to the scheduling process. However, many companies still find their systems are unable to come up with a schedule that maximizes use and efficiency while ensuring that all work is completed on time.
Thinking Small
April 2013 Consulting.
Advice and Assistance for Manufacturers.
The assumption that bigger is better has been with us for many years and is built into many of our management systems and assumptions.
Accountability and Motivations
March 2013.
Advice and Assistance for Manufacturers.
One key aspect of S&OP is that it is the mechanism for connecting the demand side (forecasting and demand management) with the supply side (production).
Distinguish Yourself as a Supply Chain Expert
Five week APICS CSCP study program: January 28 – February 25, 2012.
With the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program, you can take your career and organization in a new and exciting direction.
Business Planning for 2013 Poses Challenges
It’s that time of year again. Time for digging out the snow blower and shovels, time for making resolutions, and time for business planning for 2013. Uncertainties include pending changes in federal tax law.
WIP in Flow Production
February 2013.
Advice and Assistance for Manufacturers.
Traditional (discontinuous or batch) production management is mostly a matter traffic control. The key to reducing WIP is managing work flow and paying attention to input/output balance.
