Time out! When slowing down can be the quickest way

Article Abstract:

Proxima, a San Diego-based manufacturer of desktop projectors, decided to install an integrated management systems (IMS) replacing the old manufacturing resource planning II system. The move was prompted by the rapid development in the industry and the increased sales of the company, resulting in problems in system selection and in the implementation process. The IMS ultimately failed because of poor personnel performance, bureaucratic problems and a shallow knowledge of the technical aspects. The company concluded that the success of the program lies in maintaining a good working atmosphere, streamlining company bureaucracy, and hiring contract help.

Photographic equipment and supplies, Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing, Projectors & Rear Screen Viewers, Productivity Improvement, Management, Office equipment and supplies industry, Office equipment industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Projectors, Workers, Labor productivity, Employee attitudes, Computer-integrated manufacturing, PRXM, Proxima Corp.

---

Designing automatic resupply systems

Article Abstract:

The procedure for designing and executing automatic resupply systems is presented. The planning procedure includes establishment of goals, defining the commodity, selecting the team that will implement the system, and establishing material flow. Steps in the implementation include defining the particulars, sending the RFP to suppliers, choosing the supplier, setting up the system, training all involved employees, starting the operation of the system, closely monitoring and reviewing periodically.

Inventory Control, Management Functions NEC, Methods, Organizational change, Career development, Materials management

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Urine drug screening: understanding the process, understanding the limitations. Emerging ethical issues in pharmacogenomics: from research to clinical practice
• Abstracts: Mathematical programming for the efficient allocation of health care resources. Axioms for health care resource allocation
• Abstracts: The resilient worker: employees who can cope with change. Achieving integrity of purpose: using experiential learning to align vision, systems, and people
• Abstracts: Five years and counting: the path to self-directed work teams. So you're the project leader: 10 roadblocks to watch out for
• Abstracts: Contra Costa County takes care of its own. All that glitters. An open - and shut - contract

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.