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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Process Depends on Culture

3M challenged by balancing disciplined process execution with flexibility needed to sustain creativity and innovation. It is difficult for an enterprise to sustain cultures necessary to be successful at both initiatives. ...

... "Buckley, a PhD chemical engineer by training, seems to recognize the cultural ramifications of a process-focused program on an organization whose fate and history is so bound up in inventing new stuff. " ...


Via Business Week: 3M Six Sigma

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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Quality Execution System Integrates into ERP

Apriso Corporation improves the functionality of their FlexNet Quality application – with a Quality program capable of performing purely as an execution application, or as a Quality Execution System. ...

... "This application enhancement provides manufacturers a viable alternative to purchasing third party Quality Management Systems (QMS), which can often be challenging to integrate with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications because of overlapping business processes, incompatible quality plans and data collection activities. Apriso's FlexNet QES was designed instead to complement existing functionality within ERP systems provided by vendors such as SAP, Microsoft, Oracle or Infor Global Solutions. Few will argue the importance of an effective quality assurance program to achieve global manufacturing excellence - the challenge lies in how to effectively design, execute and administer such a program. One approach has been to purchase a third party QMS to provide planning, execution and reporting on overall product quality. The problem with this approach is that many existing quality management functions within ERP systems already perform most of these tasks, so any benefits from a QMS implementation are reduced through a duplication of efforts and data reconciliation issues.

Quality Execution Systems recognize that ERP applications are designed as centralized data repositories, providing a global view of corporate performance, customer interactions, and order status while supporting Quality Assurance (QA) planning efforts best performed at the corporate level. Best-in-class manufacturers have demonstrated that quality execution is best performed as an embedded process - not as loosely linked activities - within production, maintenance and warehouse operations. " ...


Via Apriso: Quality Execution System

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Boeing Lean Recognition: Continuous Improvement Performance

Boeing recognized for its strengths in continuous improvement
Boeing's Space and Intelligence Systems division receives California Award for Performance Excellence, Gold Level award in recognition of its high performance in continuous improvement efforts. ...

... "Howard Chambers, S&IS vice president and general manager: S&IS is comprised of several organizations obtained through mergers and acquisitions, and we've made it a priority to merge processes and procedures in order to improve competitiveness and leverage lean manufacturing, six sigma and other initiatives. The Gold award validates that we are on the right path toward overall business excellence and symbolizes our commitment to flawless program execution. " ...


Via Boeing: Boeing Receives Top Award for California Performance Excellence

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Saturday, December 09, 2006

Manufacturing Execution Systems: MES Role in Lean

Systems that support manufacturing execution have a role in the lean enterprise. ...

... "I'm frustrated that everybody is talking about lean, Six Sigma and driving down cost and risk, but they still see MES as a nice have. " ...


Via Manufacturing Computer Solutions: MES traceability in complex manufacturing ...

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Six Sigma Mission Excellence

Northrop Grumman reorganizes to ensure mission excellence through Six Sigma processes
Mission excellence will be based on a foundation of Six Sigma in this new organizational model. ...

... "Northrop Grumman Corporation has appointed Sonya Sepahban to lead the newly created Mission Excellence organization at its Space Technology sector. The organization combines Six Sigma, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Chief Engineer functions into one organization. Sepahban will be responsible for advancing the maturity and performance of the sector's processes, increasing the cross-functional focus on production reliability and quality, and the focus on customer deliverable products. The new organization will emphasize collaboration across the value stream to ensure mission success with stable, predictable processes to ensure flawless execution. " ...


Via Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman Assigns Sonya Sepahban to Lead Space Technology Sector's New Mission Excellence Organization

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Sunday, November 12, 2006

Lean Principles Take Hold

CEO remarks on third quarter performance with special emphasis on its lean transformation. ...

Simmons implements lean manufacturing

... "We are very pleased with our third quarter results, which represented new quarterly highs in terms of net sales and Adjusted EBITDA. Our 14.5% increase in our top line and 21.5% increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter versus a year ago were driven by improved sales execution and marketing. Additionally, our lean manufacturing principles are taking hold and helping us manage costs and improve service, said Charlie Eitel Simmons' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. " ...


Via Simmons: Simmons Company Reports Record Third Quarter Results (PDF)

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Monday, October 23, 2006

Project Portfolio Management: Six Sigma Support ...

Tata Consultancy builds a project and portfolio management system around the Microsoft Project 2007 product. It will enable the deployment of Six Sigma portfolio management and tracking of projects over the DMAIC lifecycle (DMAIC = Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control). Tata's Six Sigma solution is branded as SigmaX(TM). Enterprise portfolio management tools require a significant amount of effort to design and configure. A pre-configured system, tailored for the Six Sigma methodology, is a winner. ...

... "The TCS-Microsoft EPM Solutions is an end-to-end offering that addresses enterprise project planning, definition, execution, management, measurement and tracking needs for businesses. It offers customized niche solutions for industry verticals, Six Sigma deployment and collaborative product development. Tata SigmaX(TM): helps organizations deploy quality management rapidly and consistently by mapping the robust technologies of the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) platform to the Six Sigma quality management methodology. " ...


Via Tata: Tata Consultancy Services Among First to Launch Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management Solutions on Microsoft Office Project 2007

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Sunday, October 22, 2006

Continuous Improvement Seminar: Manufacturing Execution ...

Upcoming manufacturing improvement seminar from Citect ...

Citect seminar focuses on continuous improvements ...

... "Citect, a specialist in next generation manufacturing execution systems, is hosting a free one-day educational seminar on continuous improvement at Silverstone Grand Prix race circuit on Tuesday 21st November 2006. " ...

Via Process and Control Today: Read

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

SAP PlantFloor Integration: Supports SixSigma Efforts

GE Fanuc and SAP partner to integrate SAP ERP business system with the plant floor automation system. The systems integration supports visibility to manufacturing operations in order to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement. ...

GE Fanuc plant floor systems will integrate with SAP to support Six Sigma quality improvement ...

... "The combination of GE Fanuc's Production Management solutions with SAP's Production Execution services allows for the gathering, analyzing and transforming of real-time data into information to continuously improve a company's level of productivity and performance. The real-time visibility and intelligence facilitated by the combined solution translates into improved agility, quality and efficiency by tracking and executing production operations through a closed-loop information exchange with the SAP Business Suite.

The solutions will provide product genealogy information traced by raw material consumption and production performance data. Additionally, they will drive operational efficiency and quality as well as the ability to respond quickly to manufacturing events and trends. These flexible, capable production systems will also meet the needs of companies that typically manufacture many variants of their products and require exceptional agility." ...


Via GE Fanuc Automation: GE Fanuc Teams with SAP to Ease Enterprise Integration, Improve Quality and Drive Productivity ...

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Saturday, October 14, 2006

ShopFloor Control: Lean Execution

Infor launches manufacturing execution suite that enables lean manufacturing on the shop floor with integration to higher-level ERP systems. ...

... "Infor ERP XA Lean Execution and Planning, a next generation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools specifically designed to support Lean initiatives on the shop floor; Infor ERP XA Manufacturing Data Collection & Communication, a real-time shop floor communications system providing timely and accurate feedback to and from the shop floor; Infor ERP XA Quality Management, a software solution that streamlines quality process procedures and data collection, decreasing the cost of compliance and improving overall product quality. " ...


Via Infor: Infor Launches Integrated Manufacturing Execution System for Lean Manufacturing ...

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Friday, September 29, 2006

Manufacturing Software Support Lean Methods ...

Latest release of HighJump supply chain software supports lean manufacturing methods on the shop floor through touch-screen interface. ...

Manufacturing software serves the shop floor with lean techniques to drive efficiency through the supply chain ...

... "Manufacturing Execution: HighJump Manufacturing Advantage features a new, Web-based touch-screen user interface which has been optimized for the shop floor. This release also extends HighJump Manufacturing Advantage's material flow management to support lean manufacturing methods. By orchestrating the fluid movement of material through manufacturing processes, HighJump Manufacturing Advantage enables companies to meet tight production schedules without increasing inventory levels or adding labor. Material tracking and genealogy capabilities have also been enhanced to provide a greater level of inventory visibility and control of components and finished goods. " ...

Via HighJump Software: HighJump Software Extends Global Product Reach with Launch of HighJump Supply Chain Advantage Suite 9.0 ...

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Sunday, May 14, 2006

Lean Manufacturing Shingo Prize: Raytheon ...

Raytheon receives the Shingo prize again this year ...
Raytheon units continue their tradition of lean manufacturing excellence through achievement of the Shingo Prize. ...

... "Raytheon Company's Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) has demonstrated continued success in manufacturing excellence as two business centers were announced as recipients of the prestigious regional Shingo Prize for excellence in lean manufacturing. Dubbed the Nobel prize of Manufacturing by Business Week, the Shingo Prize is recognized as the premier manufacturing award and recognition program in North America and honors companies that demonstrate a commitment to lean through the implementation and execution of lean manufacturing strategies to drive superior quality, value and enterprise-wide results. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Shingo Prize: Raytheon: Via Raytheon: Two Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Centers Receive Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence ...

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Saturday, May 06, 2006

Lean Manufacturing Software: SAP Integration ...

SAP connecor integrates with lean manufacturing software ...
Ultriva lean manufacturing software integrates with SAP through real-time connector. ...

... "Customers using SAP and Ultriva will be able to use Ultriva as their lean execution system while continuing to use SAP as their system of record for inventory and purchasing data. This approach allows customers to leverage their investments in SAP while substantially improving on-time delivery and reducing inventory through best-in-class lean manufacturing techniques. As material is consumed and Ultriva kanban cards are scanned, SAP will be updated in real-time with new purchase orders or purchase order receipts. This approach eliminates data entry and streamlines processes, allowing shop floor operators to focus on the factory floor while knowing that all of the necessary information is being provided to the SAP system. Ultriva's SAP Connector uses standard SAP BAPI (Business Application Program Interfaces) to ensure secure and reliable data sharing. The SAP Connector is an extension to Ultriva’s Integration Platform, which includes a toolset for rapidly creating or extending integration touch points while guaranteeing zero lost transactions. The Ultriva toolset now has the ability to dynamically import BAPI definitions, including tables, structures and rowsets dramatically reducing the time required to map to new or customized SAP integration touch points. This combination of flexibility and support for SAP BAPIs allows Ultriva to quickly deliver to SAP customers customized integration touch points which match their configuration of SAP. In addition to BAPI support, Ultriva’s Integration Platform ensures rapid, cost-effective integration with almost any IT system through bi-directional communication via SQL databases, XML, flat-file, EDI, terminal emulation and other custom API. " ...

Lean Manufacturing Software: SAP Integration: Via Ultriva: Ultriva Lean Manufacturing Software Announces Real-Time SAP Connector ...

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Monday, May 01, 2006

MagnaChip Six Sigma Management System ...

Semicon manufacturer, MagnaChip, leverages Six Sigma management system to increase quality, lower costs, improve its reputation in the market. ...

... "Robert Krakauer, EVP of Strategic Operations and CFO of MagnaChip Semiconductor, said, During the quarter, we initiated a Six Sigma management system that is expected to result in improved product quality, substantial cost savings, and enhance our industry leading profile. This initiative specifically focuses on three areas within MagnaChip: Sales & marketing, Research & Development, and Production. Our Six Sigma initiatives will allow us to more effectively deliver industry-leading solutions to our consumer electronics and communications customers worldwide and place us on the same corporate development path as recognized global industry leaders. This program is not only limited to enhancing cost savings and quality but will be actively used to improve overall business management, innovation and execution. " ...

MagnaChip Six Sigma Management System: Via MagnaChip Semiconductor: MagnaChip Semiconductor Reports First Quarter Results ...

Six sigma program employed by MagnaChip in semiconductor manufacturing ...

MagnaChip Semiconductor is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of mixed-signal and digital multimedia semiconductors addressing the convergence of consumer electronics and communications devices. We focus on CMOS image sensors and flat panel display drivers, which are complex, high performance, mixed signal semiconductors that capture images and enable and enhance the features and capabilities of both small and large flat panel displays. MagnaChip also provides wafer foundry services utilizing CMOS high voltage, embedded memory, analog and power process technologies for the manufacture of IC's for customer-owned designs. MagnaChip has world-class manufacturing capabilities and an extensive portfolio of approximately 11,900 registered and pending patents. As a result, MagnaChip is a valued partner in providing leading technology solutions to its customers worldwide.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Six Sigma Strategy Execution: Performance Driven Organization ...

Book released on the performance driven organization ...

... "Balanced scorecards. Six Sigma. Dashboards. Employee evaluations. Incentive compensation. Financial reporting. Most businesses, not-for-profit enterprises, and government entities agree that effectively managing performance is an important factor to their success strategies. But because performance management means many things to many people, most organizations do not manage performance, let alone drive it. Rich in practical advice, PERFORMANCE: Creating the Performance-Driven Organization provides a practical framework for rethinking what performance management is and how it can be used to better execute strategy. " ...

Six Sigma Strategy Execution: Performance Driven Organization: Via Synygy: Driving Performance: Changing the Way Organizations Think About Executing Strategy and Motivating Employees ...

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Monday, February 27, 2006

Lean Sigma Blitz: Presentation at Manufacturing Conference ...

nMetric leader delivers presentation on the Lean Sigma Blitz at the upcoming National Manufacturing Week conference ...

... "Jason. P. Premo, Vice President Sales and Marketing of nMetric, LLC, has been invited to be a guest speaker at the annual National Manufacturing Week (NMW), during March 20-23, 2006 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago O'Hare), IL. Premo will present two abstracts, Lean Sigma Blitz: Implement Continuous Improvement in Half the Time through Collaborative Manufacturing and How to Achieve Lean Scheduling and Kanban Workflow: 5 Secrets of World Class Manufacturing, as part of National Manufacturing Week’s Enterprise IT/ Supply Chain & Logistics track. The first session (ID# 2M33) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, from 2:00 p.m. until 2:50 p.m. The second session (ID# 4E52) is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. " ...


Lean Sigma Blitz: Presentation at Manufacturing Conference: Via nMetric: NMETRIC PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR LEAN FACTORY SCHEDULING AND MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEMS (MES): Jason Premo, Vice President Sales & Marketing and Six Sigma Master Black Belt for nMetric, will present practical lean workflow methods and case studies at the annual National Manufacturing Week in Chicago during the week of March 20th ...

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Lean Manufacturing: Microsoft Roadshow in Europe ...

Microsoft and partners sponsor manufacturing roadshow in Europe to share experiences, such as lean manufacturing and other methods of driving peak performance. ...

... "Microsoft EMEA announced the launch of the Peak Performance Road Show, a series of two-day conference exhibitions wholly focused on the manufacturing sector for CxO and line-of-business executives. The events will take place in cities across Europe between March and June 2006, starting in Munich, Germany, on 13 and 14 March.

Executive attendees will have the opportunity to hear presentations from industry experts, thought leaders and analysts. They will also have the chance to debate current industry issues with their peers and address the challenges that manufacturers from all industries are experiencing: how to reduce new-product development time while continuing to innovate; how to improve the performance of complex plant floor operations; how to obtain a real-time view of the global value chain and achieve lean manufacturing goals; and how to gain a complete view of sales and customer service channels. " ...


Lean Manufacturing: Microsoft Roadshow in Europe: Via Microsoft: Microsoft and Team of Industry Leaders to Host European Manufacturing Road Show: Peak Performance events to bring industry experts and leading manufacturers together to learn from each other ...

Additional Microsoft resources on lean manufacturing ...

Via Microsoft: Automating Lean Manufacturing Process Design Using the Microsoft Office System: "A lean manufacturing process design solution can help organizations reduce lean manufacturing implementation costs, improve collaboration surrounding lean manufacturing implementation, and enhance progress tracking for lean improvement projects. Based on the Microsoft Office System, a lean manufacturing process design solution can be deployed quickly with minimal training costs. "

Via Microsoft: Manufacturers increase profits with Microsoft technology: "Employees at each level of the manufacturing process must have the information and tools they need to support lean manufacturing, and these tools must work together to integrate and enhance the planning, analysis, implementation, and reporting of the lean manufacturing cycle. "

Via eBECS: eBECS pioneer Lean Manufacturing suite for Microsoft Business Solutions – Axapta: "Lean Manufacturing. This is the ability to establish manufacturing cells where downstream triggers pull kanbans through the supply chain. Cells are loaded with orders from Lean ordering and other sources with extensive usage of visual techniques for execution.

Lean Supply Replenishment. While similar to Lean Manufacturing, this module provides functionality which extends electronic kanbans out to suppliers. Lean Supply Replenishment supports everything from simple email kanbans to email alerts for secure website schedule and call-off support. It also handles pulling materials from a central warehouse where the practicality of serving multiple points on a shopfloor makes that appropriate. Both also enable more sophisticated kanban triggers, like backflushing for materials consumption and monitoring bin weigh scales on production cells. "

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Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Lean Six Sigma: Manufacturing Execution Systems ...

... "ATS Applied Tech Systems, which is leading a project to improve productivity and quality at 11 Rolls-Royce aerospace factories, focuses its presentation around the twin concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. " ...

Lean Six Sigma: Manufacturing Execution Systems: Via Ferret: ATS Applied Tech Systems - Citect Australia - Itech Corporation - Metquip Systems - Come face to face with MES

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Wednesday, January 18, 2006

LeanSixSigma: Manufacturing Site Consistency ...

Celestica exec will drive manufacturing site consistency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. ...

... "In his new role, Mr. Rowan will be responsible for managing Celestica's global manufacturing network; ensuring the company continues to provide its customers with world-class manufacturing execution; as well as implementing site-to-site consistency in Lean, Six Sigma, organization capability and customer care. " ...

LeanSixSigma: Manufacturing Site Consistency: Via Celestica: CELESTICA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS ...

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Friday, December 30, 2005

MES Manufacturing Execution Systems: Factory Visibility ...

Manufacturing execution system (MES) investments are growing as firms are seeing the benefits of increased visibility on the factory floor. Ken Schnepf explores the trends in manufacturing. ...

... "The trouble is that most companies don't have the systems in place to capture the information they need. This is where MES comes in. Manufacturing operations have recently become the second highest investors in MES, according to Roach. " ...

MES Manufacturing Execution Systems: Factory Visibility: Via Plant Services: Putting technology to work

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Manufacturing Intelligence Software Evolution ...

Report explores the evolution of manufacturing intelligence software and the benefits of plant to business integration: visibility. ...

... "The ability to unlock the operational data that would empower plant managers and executives to make informed, timely decisions has eluded many companies until relatively recently. However, a new generation of MES (manufacturing execution systems) and manufacturing intelligence systems is enabling the collection, presentation, and analysis of critical, real-time data to decision makers throughout the enterprise and the supply chain. " ...

Manufacturing Intelligence Software Evolution: Via Aberdeen Group: Manufacturing Transparency: Turning Visibility into Value ...

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Software Supports Manufacturing Agility ...

Newest release of manufacturing execution software (MES) supports agile and adaptable manufacturing models where market requirements are in a constant state of change. ...

... "FlexNet is a highly pliable execution software that can be deployed stand-alone or to extend the value of an organization's ERP, CRM, PLM or other business systems. The software is both a broad strategic operations execution platform that ties together the diverse activities of a manufacturer's operations, as well as a modular suite of applications that can be deployed as needed to provide a tightly coordinated manufacturing solution. Built for Adaptability, Agility: FlexNet 9.3 has been built for adaptive manufacturing, an emerging strategy driven by operations execution systems that provide the flexibility, visibility and integration required to support constantly changing business requirements. The results are optimal efficiency, quality and responsiveness, which can translate into higher profitability and customer satisfaction. " ...

Software Supports Manufacturing Agility: Via Apriso Corporation: APRISO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FLEXNET VERSION 9.3: Newest Version of Widely Used Software Provides Greater Manufacturing Agility, Adaptability ...

Additional resources on manufacturing agility:

Via Control Engineering - Role of Controls in Product Lifecycle Management: "Moreover, as an enabler for working collaboratively in the early stages of product development, digital manufacturing enables design and automation engineers to work together to quickly develop designs that can be manufactured most readily and economically within the available production facilities. Such integrated systems also support greater manufacturing agility, giving companies greater flexibility in changing operations according to shifting demands of competition and customer preference."

OUTLOOK 2005: Integration & Data Master: Via Managing Automation: "The goal for every commercial offering is to simplify the integration effort, lower cost and enable business and manufacturing agility. And everywhere you turn a vendor has an integrated solution sell for you. "

Via NEMI: GenRad Product Commercializes Technologies from NEMI’s Plug And Play Factory Project: "The adoption of NEMI's FIS standards could greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to integrate new equipment and software systems into the manufacturing supply chain. This capability is critical for maintaining manufacturing agility as well as for increasing the efficiency of shop floor operations, stated John Cartwright, co-chair of the NEMI FIS TIG and manager of Factory Information Systems at Intel."

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Monday, December 26, 2005

Execution Key to Innovation

Book review explores the importance of execution in converting ideas into reality. ...

... "Govindarajan and Trimble remind readers that strategic innovation isn't the same as continuous process improvement (such as that of GE through Six Sigma), process revolution (as in Wal-Mart with the help of RFID tags), and product/service innovation (like what consumer product manufacturers and toy companies often do). " ...

Via The Hindu Business Line : Capacity for innovation is the product of creativity and execution ...

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Lean Heijunka Scheduling ...

Heijunka seeks to level the production work schedule by volume and product mix. Julie Fraser explores the field of production scheduling where the power of software can enable lean heijunka scheduling. ...

Lean Heijunka Scheduling: Via Manufacturing Business Technology: Where planning meets execution: specialized scheduling ...

... "Lean heijunka scheduling is for lean purists following the Toyota Production System. Leaders are replacing spreadsheets with packaged software ... " ...


Lean Heijunka scheduling can be enabled through finite scheduling software ...

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Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Operational Performance Management Software: Enable Six Sigma Initiatives ...

Pilot Software enables Sovereign's Six Sigma initiative with its operational performance management software. ...

Operational Performance Management Software: Enable Six Sigma Initiatives: Pilot Software Selected by South Africa-based Sovereign Health for its Performance Management Needs: Reinforces Pilot’s global presence, healthcare performance management expertise ...

... "Pilot® Software, the original provider of operational performance management solutions, today announced that South Africa-based Sovereign Health Pty Ltd has selected Pilot Software’s operational performance management solution to further its corporate objectives and leadership within the market. " ...


With more than 40 years’ experience in healthcare administration, Sovereign Health Pty Ltd remains focused on differentiating and distinguishing itself as the best and first at whatever it does. The company was the first healthcare administrator in South Africa to adopt Six Sigma process efficiency improvement initiatives; the first and only South African healthcare administrator to be conferred with the coveted ISO9001:2000 certification; and the first South African company to be certified to the internationally acclaimed information security management system, the BS7799 . Sovereign Health currently administers four open and seven closed medical schemes, accounting for over 105,000 members.

Pilot is the leader in operational performance management solutions for customer operations, public sector, and Web channel organizations. The culmination of more than 15 years of development and industry expertise — starting with the first-ever performance management solution deployed — Pilot’s patent-pending solutions dramatically improve performance by rapidly aligning day-to-day execution with strategic objectives. Pilot’s operational alignment framework includes software components for strategy plans and pathways; initiative management and prioritization; scorecards and dashboards; reports and ad hoc analysis; and modeling and integration.

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Saturday, November 05, 2005

RFID Plant MES Software: 3M Lean Supply Chain

3M expands its HighJump software, used in RFID applications, for MES applications in its plants. ...

RFID Plant MES Software: 3M Lean Supply Chain: Via 3M: 3M Selects HighJump's Manufacturing Advantage Software to Standardize Plant Systems Worldwide ...

... "3M announced it will implement HighJump Software's manufacturing execution system (MES), Manufacturing Advantage, as part of its ongoing global initiative to standardize manufacturing systems. 3M will use the Manufacturing Advantage software at 70 locations worldwide to improve management of shop floor activities, thereby enabling more efficient production. 3M is continuously striving toward a demand-driven, lean supply chain where its industry-leading products are manufactured based on customer demand. To this aim, the HighJump MES system will help 3M build its products just in time, in the right quantities, and according to the highest standards for quality and turnaround. Since Manufacturing Advantage is part of HighJump's adaptable Advantage suite, 3M will be able to configure its applications quickly and cost-effectively. This will allow the company to carry out its goal of supporting a diverse set of plant-specific requirements without supporting a diverse set of systems. HighJump has already provided supply chain solutions for 3M in the areas of RFID compliance and data collection. The success of these projects influenced the MES selection. " ...


3M uses HighJump's MES manufacturing software to drive its lean supply chain ...

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Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Six Sigma Process Methdology: CIO Focus ...

Six Sigma Process Methdology: CIO Focus: Via Infoconomy: CIOs optimistic about the future ...

Abi Carter explores CIO focus on project execution with emphasis on standard processes, such as ITIL and Six Sigma ...

... "This new set of priorities for the CIO will reshape project management, said Orlov: increasingly IT executives will turn to more broadly-used process methodologies such as Six Sigma and ITIL. " ...

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Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Six Sigma Business Process Documentation: MS Visio Integration ...

Six Sigma Business Process Documentation: MS Visio Integration: Via Appian: Appian & Zynium Partner to Deliver Powerful Standards-Based Approach to Microsoft Visio Integration: Together, Appian Enterprise and Zynium's Byzio Exporter Enable Rapid Import/Export of Visio® Business Processes ...

... "The companies will work closely to develop and deliver standards-based solutions that automate the export and transformation of critical business processes, such as Six Sigma and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance processes, from Visio into Appian Enterprise. After spending significant amounts of time and money documenting the graphical view of their critical business processes using Microsoft Visio, many global organizations are realizing the limitations of Visio's static process maps, specifically the inability to fully support dynamic processes. Without real-time, end-to-end business process management, execution, and analysis capabilities, companies cannot automate, monitor and improve their processes, making it especially difficult to achieve and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Six Sigma quality control requirements. " ...


Zynium designs Microsoft® Visio® process map data extraction tools and transforms the data into the XPDL standard for use within the business process optimization solutions. Zynium is a leading provider of Middleware for Workflow software applications for enterprise content and business process management solutions. The Zynium Byzio Exporter™ provides for one way interoperability between Microsoft® Visio® and the chosen content and business process management solution.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Six Sigma Process Efficiency Effectiveness

Six Sigma Efficiency Effectiveness: Via Ingersoll-Rand: Ingersoll-Rand Describes Progress in Executing its Strategy at the Morgan Stanley Industrials Conference ...

... "Through the execution of our strategy, we are building a company with the industry and market diversification, operational excellence and enterprise leverage to deliver solid financial results throughout the economic cycle, said Henkel. The elements of this strategy include a focus on generating total and recurring revenue growth by developing customer-pleasing innovations, services and solutions; implementing bolt-on acquisitions of businesses that extend our geographic footprint, product technologies and manufacturing capability; and enhancing our operational efficiency and effectiveness through lean manufacturing, six sigma processes and continuous improvement efforts. " ...


Ingersoll-Rand is a global provider of products, services, and integrated solutions to industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. The company brings to bear a 100-year-old heritage of technological innovation to help companies be more productive, efficient, and innovative. Examples include cryogenic refrigeration that preserves agricultural produce worldwide, biometric security systems for airports, corporations, and government facilities, the efficient harnessing of air to drive tools and factories, and versatile, compact vehicles for construction and efficient movement of people and goods. In every line of business, Ingersoll-Rand enables companies and their customers to make progress possible.

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Monday, September 05, 2005

Six Sigma Business Processes

Six Sigma Business Processes: Via CIO Asia - CIO Evolution ...

Michael Hammer writes about the opportunity for CIO's to lead by driving Six Sigma business process efficiency which leads to customer value ...

... "But over the past 15 years, processes have begun to move front and center in companies' programs to improve operating performance. Processes are the underpinning of Six Sigma and other quality programs, providing the context for identifying and resolving persistent execution problems. " ...

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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Six Sigma Growth Accelerates ...

Six Sigma Growth Accelerates: Via Instantis | Driving Corporate Performance: Unmatched Customer Momentum Drives Four Consecutive Quarters of 40% Growth for Instantis: New Wins with Industry Leaders and Advanced Enterprise Performance Improvement Capabilities within Instantis EnterpriseTrack 4 Extend Company’s Market Leadership ...

... "Instantis continues its accelerating momentum as the leader in Enterprise Performance Improvement software solutions for initiatives like Six Sigma by announcing an unmatched portfolio of new customers and a fourth consecutive quarter of record growth. During this 12 month period, Instantis gained over 20 new customers. In more than 75% of competitive vendor comparisons Instantis was selected as the solution of choice. The Instantis EnterpriseTrack solution now has more production deployed customers than any other application platform in this market. " ...


Instantis is a leading provider of Enterprise Performance Improvement software for Global 2000 companies like Lockheed Martin, McKesson and Xerox that have deployed Six Sigma and other structured, project portfolio based business improvement methodologies. Instantis software automates the end-to-end execution, management and reporting of these methodologies. With a unique capability to provide a bridge between strategic priorities and execution, Instantis solutions allow industry leaders to deliver improved financial results and better alignment of goals and activities throughout the organization.

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