Lean and scheduling

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Hi Merri,

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> Our company is starting a lean adventure and I am looking for anyone who's
company is practicing lean that would be willing to answer some questions
specifically about scheduling. I would also like to talk to any non lean
companies that feel comfortable about using the Vantage scheduling tools.
Feel free to contact me at 507-665-6204 x221 or
merri_k_larson@....

I'm not sure how much Rob Brown from Versa Products is still on the list but
he'd be the first to tell you that lean is about removing non-value
operations. From a lean perspective, ERP systems do not add value. Sure, it
sounds harsh but the Japanese did a lot of their scheduling with visual
systems and no computerized systems. That doesn't mean you can't use
Vantage/Epicor but just keep in mind what you're trying accomplish -
removing non-value-added operations!!!

Mark


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Our company is starting a lean adventure and I am looking for anyone who's company is practicing lean that would be willing to answer some questions specifically about scheduling. I would also like to talk to any non lean companies that feel comfortable about using the Vantage scheduling tools. Feel free to contact me at 507-665-6204 x221 or merri_k_larson@.... Thanks!

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