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Agile Information Systems: Conceptualization, Construction, and Management
The book "Agile Information Systems" unveils how modern companies can create and deploy agile information systems. Academic experts, researchers, and practitioners discuss the concept of agile information systems, the importance of the context of agility, and organizational management issues in the context of agile information systems.

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SAP Case Study: AZ Electronic Materials
When Luxembourg-based AZ Electronic Materials was carved out of Clariant International and sold to a private equity firm, the new company was given one year to wean itself off its parent’s information technology (IT) system. AZ beat the clock by three months, working with partner Accenture to roll out SAP business software across nine countries and six manufacturing plants.

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2/13/2007 3:49:00 PM

Demand-driven Versus Traditional Materials Requirement Planning
Material requirements planning is a system that strives to plan replenishment just before a withdrawal from stock, which does not work in some manufacturing environments.

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: supply chain manufacturing, SCM, demand-driven manufacturing, materials requirement planning, MRP, batch-based manufacturing, batch-based production costing, product life cycles.
8/8/2005

Global Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE)
The MMOG was a self-assessment process developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) to provide consistent methodology for evaluating supplier performance, identifying weaknesses, and focusing improvement efforts. The Global MMOG/LE incorporates the Odette Logistics Evaluation (OLE), developed by AIAG’s European counterpart, to provide a single global standard for self-assessment. The MMOG is a proven tool for supplier development and provides a recognized industry standard for suppliers who have been asked by customers to complete a self-assessment. Although it was developed by the automotive industry, QAD believes it can be a helpful benchmark tool for customers across many verticals.

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: performance, inventory, QAD, automotive, management, logistic.
4/29/2005 9:33:00 AM

APICS 2009 Webcast Session 3: Lean for Materials Managers » The TEC Blog

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: ERP, flow, interval, Kaizen, lean, leveling production, lot sizing, material management, material planning, production, pull system, SCM, Six Sigma, TEC, Technology Evaluation, Technology Evaluation Centers, Technology Evaluation Centers Inc., blog, analyst, enterprise software, decision support.
09-09-2009

Lean Simplified: Part 1
Take advantage of expertise about lean manufacturing. With all the discussion, books, Web sites, and other materials on the topic of lean manufacturing, it’s hard to know which resources are credible—much less understand the mounds of information. The first part of this series breaks down the definition of lean manufacturing into easy-to-digest concepts and shares the real-life example of a supplier of remanufactured solvents that is working toward the goal of lean. Get tips on how to determine what you need in your production operation and why.

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7/14/2009 11:53:00 AM

Fulcrum Technologies

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: Fulcrum is a privately owned software and services firm. Originally founded in 1984 as Barcodes West Systems Integration, this Seattle, US-based company was renamed Fulcrum in 1998. It provides asset tracking and materials management software solutions that includes specialized barcode labels and handheld data collection equipment that track assets in and outside of the field. Fulcrum has installed more than thirty telecommunication providers in the United States, Canada, and Ireland.

Driving New Efficiencies in the Indirect Supply Chain: Procurement and Logistics Strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supplies
In a challenging economy, many companies focus cost-cutting on direct materials and capital spending rather than maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies (also known as indirect materials). But an alternate concept allows you to implement lean processes to create a high-efficiency MRO outsource model. Find out how it offers greater visibility and promotes continuous improvement along the indirect supply chain.

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: Exel, manufacturing strategies, 3PL, outsourcing, MRO outsourcing, maintenance repair and operations.
11/3/2009 12:52:00 PM

Order Forecast Collaboration: Benefits for the Entire Demand Chain
Order Forecast Collaboration: Benefits for the Entire Demand Chain. Find IT Reports, Case Studies, and Other Resources Associated with Benefits for the Entire Demand Chain. When raw materials providers, manufacturers, and retailers work together to calculate future order needs, they can all act on the best information available. Successful order forecast collaboration requires all members to share risks if forecasts vary, and to discuss issues as they arise. Accurate order forecasts drive sales increases, inventory decreases, and better decisions. With so many benefits across the entire demand chain, shouldn’t you look into order forecast collaboration with your partners?

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12/23/2005 1:40:00 PM

Giving Manufacturing Companies a Fast Start
The all-in-one manufacturing functionality supports industry best practices in the following categories:materials management; production planning ...

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10/30/2009

ECi Software Solutions

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: ECi Software Solutions provides vertically oriented business management and e-commerce systems software for growing and mid-size companies. A member of the Inc. 5000, ECi has specialized in software solutions for global microniche vertical businesses for more than 30 years.The company's software is designed for manufacturing operations throughout the world, as well as dealers and distributors in industries such as office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, business equipment, lumber and building materials, hardware, and janitorial/sanitation supplies. Through strategic partnerships, ECi is able to offer its customers solutions for sales data management, credit processing, variable data printing and property-loss prevention.ECi is privately held and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas (US). Its US offices are located in Texas, California, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. ECi's Global offices are located in Canada, Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands.

JDHOpS

PHANTOM BILLS OF MATERIALS: The OpS-SQL software version is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for companies in the manufacturing and distribution environment. OpS solutions are Windows-based, real time ERP systems that provide information to every department and function within the enterprise a security level assigned by the user.OpS includes quotations, estimating, order entry, billing, accounts receivable (AR), purchasing, receiving, accounts payable (AP), materials management, planning, radio frequency (RF), customer relationship management (CRM), job costing, work orders, shop floor, and accounting. It also supports multiple currencies, multiple companies, a variety of operating systems, integration with Outlook and Winfax, Internet connectivity, and industry standard report writers such as Crystal.