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Gauging the life span of a firm’s computer system can be difficult
ERP is a significant investment for a company, not just in the up-front costs but also in the training and implementation, making it an integral part of day-to-day operations.
Deciding when to ‘push’ and when to ‘pull’
In manufacturing and distribution, there are differing approaches to inventory management characterized as either “push” or “pull.
Logistics, supply-chain mastery play key roles in achieving success
Two of the largest and most successful companies in the world achieved and maintain their success by mastering the supply chain. Wal-Mart took logistics to new heights, bringing big city, low prices and convenience to rural areas. Apple dominates its chosen markets through innovation but also benefits greatly from a single-minded focus on operational excellence.
Thank you Netflix and BofA
November 2011.
Advice and Assistance for Manufacturers.
Goodwill is a valuable and amazingly fragile commodity, as dramatically demonstrated recently by Netflix and Bank of America. Both companies made changes that enraged customers and caused many of them to take their business elsewhere.
Play to your company’s strengths
A ‘Lean’ Supply Chain Presents Risks and Rewards
Ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland blankets Europe and closes major airports. In no time, the Boston flower market runs out of tulips, and factories in California shut down for lack of parts. Most people are aware of the
Accurate Forecasts Key to Inventory Control
Every manufacturer, distributor and retailer has inventory and lists it on the balance sheet as an asset. But, from an operations management perspective, is inventory really a good thing?
Education is Key to Resource Management
To a great extent, business success is a result of effective management of operations and resources. That is the focus of APICS — the association for operations management — an international organization with more than 40,000 members. APICS is focused
Up, Down, Turn Around
When the economy is in a down cycle, business professionals basically know what to do: Reduce production, thin out inventories, cut back on expenses, and so on. If they are slow to react to the downward trend, it will take
Enterprise Systems for All
I recently have noticed several promotions, e-mails, articles, and Webinars focused on Enterprise resources planning (ERP) for small and midsized businesses (SMBs). The overall tone of these messages implies that ERP is the domain of the big companies and is
