Rate Based Scheduling

A Focused Web-based Solution for Chemicals, Drugs, and Mill-based ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... real-time data collection from production affects ATP accuracy, scheduling accuracy, WIP ... the right solution when backed up by time- or rate-based material pull ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/07/research_notes/VN_ER_PJ_07_25_06_1.asp - 23k - 2006-07-25 Summary: SSI shows deep understanding of the requirements for chemical, drug, and mill-based industries. Consequently, it has developed such must-have capabilities as potency controls, container movements, top-down and bottom-up traceability, and controls for customs and excise, shelf life, and location validatio

Can Lilly Software Get More VISUAL?

by P.J. Jakovljevic & A. Turner ... For example, the product does not currently offer the ability to control production with rate-based scheduling techniques. Creating ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/02/news_analysis/NA_BA_PJ_02_08_01_1.asp - 14k - 2001-02-08 Summary: Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its strong offerings and efficient distribution model for its target niche. However, the future is not going to be quite so bright unless the company overcomes serious challenges.

ROI Systems MANAGE-s Well Past 2000 Part 2: Impact and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... techniques, flow manufacturing concepts, repetitive order groups (ROG) planning/scheduling, master production rate-based scheduling (MPRS), distribution ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/04/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_04_04_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-04-04 Summary: Expanding incrementally, with goals that are carefully balanced with providing excellent customer support, close attention to the bottom line, and leveraging a tried-and-true business model, partnerships and technologies has been ROI Systems' formula of success. It is now in a position to move forward wi

Lean Tools and Practices that Eliminate Manufacturing Waste

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... To support continuous flow, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems must provide a rate-based scheduling and execution application that helps maintain takt ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_14_06_1.asp - 30k - 2006-02-14 Summary: A number of lean manufacturing tools and practices have long been used to reduce manufacturing waste. These include the five S's, visual controls, standardized work, mistake proofing, total productive maintenance, cellular manufacturing, single-digit setup, pull systems, sequencing, activity-based costin

Lilly Software Visualizes Its eBusiness Offering, NOW. Part 2 ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, the product does not currently offer the ability to control repetitive production with rate-based scheduling techniques. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2001/11/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_11_16_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-11-16 Summary: Lilly believes that, with the opportunity to implement the application either through an integrated module within the VISUAL product suite or via Lilly's new ASP option, manufacturers and distributors can easily get started with their e-business initiatives.

Lilly Software - Product Enhancements Remain Its Order 'Du Jour' ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, the product has only recently tackled the ability to control repetitive production with rate-based scheduling techniques, and in the medium-to-long ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_21_03_1.asp - 17k - 2003-02-21 Summary: LSA’s need to re-deploy the product on a new technology and to deliver the needed functionality for its new desired markets, will demand a continued hefty R&D investment, which may put a significant strain on the company’s resources in the long run, particularly if the top line remains flat or possib

Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Address Lean Manufacturing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... On the planning and scheduling side, the focus has been on developing support for planning for product families, rate-based master scheduling, and the use of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_20_06_1.asp - 35k - 2006-02-20 Summary: Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus to-order environments.

Epicor Reaches Better Vista From This Vantage Point Part Three ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Beside primary functions for their respective manufacturing styles (such as project management, flow manufacturing and rate-based scheduling), there may still ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_06_14_03_1.asp - 30k - 2003-06-14 Summary: Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people, which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest.

Epicor Conducts Its Own ROI Acquisition Rationale Part Two: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Each offers primary functions for their respective manufacturing styles (such as project management, flow manufacturing and rate-based scheduling). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/08/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_08_23_03_1.asp - 26k - 2003-08-23 Summary: Given Epicor's ordeal of the past and the fact that divesting several lateral products in 2001 will have greatly helped it achieve some much needed stability nowadays, one could wonder about the wisdom of the renewed Epicor’s appetite for acquisitions.

ROI Systems Defies The Odds Through Delighted Customers Part Two ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... techniques, flow manufacturing concepts, repetitive order groups (ROG) planning/scheduling, master production rate-based scheduling (MPRS), distribution ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/06/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_06_03_03_1.asp - 23k - 2003-06-03 Summary: ROI's approach has always been to offer proven but not necessarily leading-edge product technology, which has allowed the vendor to provide its customers with easy migration paths to updated technology.