If you present this question to an ERP sales
person you can be sure they will tell you that ERP
systems are the primary tool needed to support
manufacturing.
If you ask a Lean consultant
the same question they will tell
you that ERP systems are not
required...
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If you present this question to an ERP sales
person you can be sure they will tell you that ERP
systems are the primary tool needed to support
manufacturing.
If you ask a Lean consultant
the same question they will tell
you that ERP systems are not
required in order to achieve
operational excellence.
In Fact, they will claim that ERP systems are part of
the problem. So what is the correct answer?
To understand the true relationship between Lean
and ERP you have to direct the question to an
experienced, nonbiased individual that understands
the problems that Lean and ERP attempt to solve;
someone that has had the opportunity to participate
in a strategically formed, well-orchestrated, long-term
improvement plan focused on achieving operational
excellence. They are the individuals that have been
on the front line of today’s manufacturing companies.
You will find them working in the supply chain group
or the manufacturing department; they work in
inventory control, finance, quality, shipp
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