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Exploring eKanban: Push v. Pull Manufacturing
Exploring eKanban: Push v. Pull Manufacturing If you’re considering a shift from a traditional, push-based MRP manufacturing system to a more adaptive pull-based system, this white paper is a must read. While contrasting both types of systems, the paper explores the nature of pull-based manufacturing and the evolution of eKanban systems to support today’s demand-driven…
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Kanban Series White Paper: Gaining Clarity: Drive Productivity, Flow and Profit with Data that Matters
Kanban Series White Paper: Gaining Clarity: Drive Productivity, Flow and Profit with Data that Matters Many of today’s discrete manufacturers are overcoming the challenges of legacy push-based systems by turning to pull-based eKanban software systems that focus on throughput and flow and result in a reduction in costs and inventory. This resource explores manufacturing Kanban systems from a…
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Kanban Series White Paper: Gaining Confidence: Syncing Supplier Delivery to Customer Demand
Kanban Series White Paper: Gaining Confidence: Syncing Supplier Delivery to Customer Demand Demand-driven and lean production allows manufacturers to be more responsive to consumer needs while increasing their own profitability. It also reduces the reliance on forecasts by linking demand signals and providing real-time data directly to suppliers. Customers, in turn, demonstrate their confidence by eliminating…
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Podcast: Part 1 of the 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow – Controlling the Release
Podcast: Part 1 of the 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow – Controlling the Release This is the first in a series of podcast episodes that focus on The 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow for Demand-Driven Manufacturing environments. This episode focuses on the first element, Controlling the Release (Pull). Experts explain that by gating…
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Podcast: Part 2 of the 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow – Synchronize Activities
Podcast: Part 2 of the 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow – Synchronize Activities This is the second in our series addressing the five key elements that drive production flow in Demand-Driven Manufacturing environments. Experts discuss the impact of synchronization – aligning people, materials, machines, method and data – and more. https://www.synchrono.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Podcast_Five-Key-Elements-that-Drive-Flow_Part-2.mp4
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Podcast: Part 3 of the 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow – Continuous Improvement
Podcast: Part 3 of the 5 Key Elements that Drive Flow – Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement is the focus in this episode; the third installment in the series, the 5 Key Elements to Drive Flow in Demand-Driven Manufacturing. Gain insight into best practices for approaching and focusing your continuous improvement efforts. https://www.synchrono.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2016-09-27-Five-Key-Elements_Part-3.mp4