ERP Beginner's Guide In So Many Words

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of resource planning systems, which replaces "islands of information" (MRP-II being ... Implementation cycles vary from a few months to years depending on company ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/02/research_notes/TU_BA_PJ_02_05_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-02-05 Summary: ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature

Evaluating Alternatives: Key Questions To Ask When Considering An ...

by Ned Lilly ... It's no secret that the big ERP/MRP packages are overpriced and overly complex. They frequently entail months of implementation worries and disruption of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/01/research_notes/MI_ER_XNL_01_27_03_1.asp - 11k - 2003-01-27 Summary: Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings with it a host of questions.

CMMS Templates for Effective Implementations Part Two: The CMMS ...

by Daryl Mather ... Effectively they are the products of the MRP and MRP2 theories and methodologies. There has been an enormous expansion in the use and implementation of these ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2003/04/research_notes/MI_EV_XDM_04_02_03_1.asp - 19k - 2003-04-02 Summary: The implementation of an enterprise level system is a tumultuous event with far reaching consequences throughout an organization. Therefore we can see the implementation process as a means of taking the quantum leap in maintenance management techniques.

At Last A Complete (and Successful) RFID Implementation

by Dylan Persaud <% articleid = 4096%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/RFID/2007/09/research_notes/TU_SC_DP_09_21_07_1.asp - 101k - 2007-12-14 Summary: A radio frequency identification implementation is a major undertaking for any organization a project with ample risk of failure. This entire series is a step-by-step guide to the process, with this final part including a comprehensive glossary of key terms for better understanding.

RFID Implementation: Moving Forward through the Four Phases

by Dylan Persaud <% articleid = 4091%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/RFID/2007/09/research_notes/TU_SC_DP_09_17_07_1.asp - 101k - 2007-12-14 Summary: Implementation of a radio frequency identification system is best approached in four phases to ensure its success. Discussed here are the second and third phases, which deal with testing and validation, and the importance of setting up a pilot implementation.

Radio Frequency Identification Implementation: The First Steps

by Dylan Persaud <% articleid = 4089%>. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/RFID/2007/09/research_notes/TU_SC_DP_09_14_07_1.asp - 101k - 2007-12-14 Summary: Phase one of the four phase approach to a successful radio frequency identification implementation consists of several essential steps, including the careful selection of business partners and the development of a test environment and corrective label placement procedures.

ERP Systems and the ETO Manufacturing Market Part One: Event ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... a long way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of implementation. ... carrying on some well-known manufacturing resource planning (MRP) problems like ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/05/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_05_03_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-05-03 Summary: Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of

Intuitive Manufacturing Systems Shows Maturity in Adolescent Age ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... way, to guide and mentor the customer through the implementation process. ... Material requirements planning (called "Dynamic MRP" is a completely memory-resident ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_06_23_04_1.asp - 26k - 2004-06-23 Summary: Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource planning (ERP) acceptance by smaller enterprises.

The Theory of Constraints Enters the Lean Manufacturing Arena

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The implementation of such changes explains why many manufacturers happen to be in a ... and the rest using traditional material requirements planning (MRP) methods ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2006/02/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_02_21_06_1.asp - 19k - 2006-02-21 Summary: Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations. The theory of constraints, which is complementary to lean manufacturing when it comes to low volumes and complex environments, may provide an answer.

Interview with Michael McGrath, CEO, i2 Technologies

by Sree Hameed ... After MRP, supply chain came around along with the APS approach to ... then the differentiation shifts to features, pricing, ease of implementation, integration ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/09/research_notes/TU_SC_XSH_09_06_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-09-06 Summary: The former CEO and co-founder of PRTM is a keen observer of management cycles and philosophies. As he takes over the helm at i2, Michael McGrath talks about how the company is preparing for the next generation of supply chain.