Bridging the Lean Performance Gap
Most executives realize that business will never again be business-as-usual. Manufacturers, in particular, must focus more than ever on satisfying customers while removing waste and unnecessary costs from their organizations. And they need to do so faster and better than their competitors. This eBook highlights how some companies are doing that by relying on strategic Lean concepts to improve productivity, profitability and market advantage.

Top Reasons Why eKanban Should be a Key Element of Your Lean Manufacturing Plan
Today's Lean manufacturing environment requires the real-time processing of information throughout the entire supply chain.  Read about the benefits of implementing eKanban, see how it affects Quality and Shipping/Receiving and discover how to it can make an impact on your manufacturing plans.

The Importance of Execution: 5 Reasons Why You Need Lean MES Now
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have been around for a number of years but many companies have yet to recognize the critical role they play in manufacturing operations, control, and performance. Herein we discuss five areas where MES can play a critical role in your company’s pursuit of excellence.

Mid-market Manufacturers and the New Landscape for ERP White Paper
Infor’s comprehensive solutions for mid-market producers provide smaller companies with the same deep functionality and heightened efficiencies that large corporations have gained through ERP, but with a scale, cost and direction developed for smaller manufacturers emerging on the global landscape.

Begin at the End: A Lean Strategy White Paper
There are various Lean manufacturing tools businesses can employ such as; 5S, Kanbans and Kaizens. These Lean tools help to streamline the business and develop a Lean culture within the organization.   Each company's approach to Lean should be uniquely designed to meet their needs and incorporate their philosophies. 

From Lean to Green White Paper
Lean manufacturing principles go beyond cost cutting.  By understanding the relationship between capacity and sales and marketing, the direction of the company can be modified to fit those products that provide the greatest impact to the bottom line.  Implementing Lean manufacturing techniques throughout the organization allows for a greater overall impact.

Lean Manufacturing in a Make-To-Order Environment White Paper
The efficiencies and benefits of Lean manufacturing principles have been proven many times over.  Companies see the rewards of implementing Lean techniques in cycle times, customer service, throughput, inventory reduction, higher quality and reduced costs.  Read more to discover what Lean resources and practices you can use to implement Lean thinking.

Supporting the Lean Value Stream with Technology Solutions White Paper
In today's global manufacturing environment Lean manufacturing is emerging as a mantra.  In theory, Lean is an overarching philosophy of eliminating waste across the value stream.  In practice, Lean manufacturing principles are optimized through the supply chain.  Technology is a key element in Lean manufacturing and it is imperative to select the right ERP solution that supports Lean principles and the Lean enterprise.  Lean and ERP work hand in hand to optimize every aspect of the value stream and eliminate waste throughout the organization.

Sustained Growth and Profitability Through Lean Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
In today’s process manufacturing environment, innovation is critical to sustainable growth and profitability. Integrating lean principles into PLM best practices provides a great platform for innovation, leading to increased top- and bottom-line benefits. With holistic strategy and supporting infrastructure, enjoy sustainable and profitable growth.

Achieving Lean Success: A Holistic Approach
Over the past decade, the concept of Lean manufacturing production has gone through a dramatic evolution from an obscure and isolated practice to a mainstream, extensively publicized methodology.  In order for Lean to work, the right combination of Lean tools, technology and business processes must be implemented.  A truly Lean organization adapts a Lean culture to ensure consistency across the company.

The 7 Keys to World Class Manufacturing
In this report , find out the secrets of highly successful manufacturers and how they distill broad concepts into specific actions that can be accomplished in your company. There are seven keys that should be considered in order to become a world class manufacturer. Each of the seven keys is an integral part of Lean thinking. By cutting costs, reducing lead times and exceeding customer expectations, you will be on your way to establishing a Lean enterprise and becoming a world class manufacturer.

Accounting for Lean Success: Overcoming the Barrier of Traditional Accounting in Lean Environments
Lean principles have driven massive productivity improvements in manufacturing operations around the world, yet this improvement has plateaued at many companies due to outdated accounting systems. Discover how two companies benefited from adopting lean accounting, which uses accurate information to empower managers and direct decision-making.

Lean Maintenance: Best Practices Turn Asset Management Into a Profit Center
"Lean"  means eliminating enterprise waste, streamlining processes to increase productivity, and using capital assets and valued personnel more efficiently to improve the bottom line.