The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. of parts and tools delivered to the work position for each shift of work.

Supply Chain Design Software 397

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 397

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Skills: programming equipment, setting up tooling, using preventive maintenance, safety systems , machine set up and re-set up. Getting back to the first post about " What is Manufacturing? ", with MRP we generated Purchase Orders (POs) and Manufacturing Orders (MOs). Does MRP end there? The next phase of MRP was MRP II.

Manufacturing Procurement 63

Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 63

The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Success of the three shift cycle depended on each shift meeting a rigid schedule, but that schedule did not account for the simple fact that coal seams are not uniform. this is particularly true in ERP / MRP environments.) In addition, the work organization destroyed the social structure of the mining crews. They do nothing.

Modeling Software 259

Modeling Software Optimization Software Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 259

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

On the shop floor we see challenges around scheduling to meet delivery requirements, managing the utilisation of capital intensive equipment with small production runs reducing efficiency and creating bottlenecks. Typically we see problems such as: They may struggle to meet demand and to deliver on time, resulting in potential lost sales.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Ordering 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

For example, in a bakery business, using the right tool with the BOM, the overall capacity of the oven and fridges could be monitored, and improvements as to how best to use ability could be suggested to reduce electricity costs, capacity constraints and workforce. First, keeping track of the production process is very beneficial.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction 111

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Purchasing can place the order and negotiate prices; Production Planning can release these items based on the latest Material Requirements Planning (MRP) report. Using Lean tools, without a complete cultural shift, creates a Lean façade. Having tools in various locations creates unnecessary movement by workers to do their job.

Inventory Reduction 65

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 65

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Look out for industry-type events in your area, as these provide an opportunity for you to meet lots of people. The buyer’s job is to meet with vendors and negotiate the best possible product supply deals, and then oversee deliveries to ensure all contract obligations are fulfilled. Networking. Data Managers. Finance managers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 98