LCE: Lean and ERP co-exisiting

Keeping with August being "Lean" month, I wanted to share a recent video that posted over at the 'Lean Centre of Excellence' (aka: LCE).:





I think this a great, short video, with Andrew Rummey going into some things that should be considered about Lean.

"Can any company use the lean solutions - do you have to be on a Lean journey?"

Enjoy, and check back soon as more Lean information is on the way, including an interview with Dr. Scott Hamilton about his recent Lean Focused Dynamics AX book, and an interview with Andrew Rummey as well from eBECS, and show in the above video.

See you then!




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Lean Centre of Excellence

With Microsoft releasing, as of Aug. Lean Manufacturing Module for Dynamics AX 2009, and Dr. Scott Hamilton's new book coming out, I thought we could make August 'Lean Manufacturing' month. With this I hope to dive into what it means to implement and make use of Lean Manufacturing inside Dynamics AX 2009. What is the ROI, and try to find some success and failures, examine these and hope this will benefit all of us.

So the next step for making August 'Lean', is giving a formal introduction on this blog to the 'Lean Centre of Excellence'.

This is a portal created by Stephen Wilson, from eBECS, that is focus in and around Lean Manufacturing principles for Dynamics AX. This is a great site, that has a number of video's, information, white papers, etc.

I recommend signing up with the LCE, and going to the following video to get an idea about Lean and DAX.: Free Introductory Lean Master Class Training Video - Lean Manufacturing in Microsoft Dynamics AX

About this video.:
"This training video features eBECS Solutions Director and Microsoft Dynamics AX Lean Manufacturing original solution architect, Andrew Rumney. Andrew will guide you with an explanation of the lean concepts using practical demonstrations (pull and flow). The master class also includes a step by step Kanban demonstration, establishing a finished goods buffer and customer pull scenario."

I plan on moving forward through August with pointing out other resources from the LCE, including I have schedulled an interview with Andrew Rummey, the org. Architect of the now Microsoft Lean Manufacturing Module.

That's all for now, check back soon!




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Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

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Microsoft, over the weekend, has released the RTM version of the Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.

I did a post, back in the spring, when the pre-release was done.:
Pre-release of Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX

You can download the release, from PartnerSource from the following direct link.:
Microsoft Releases, Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

From the overview.:
"Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2009 can help manufacturing organizations implement, energize, and sustain lean manufacturing initiatives by delivering the tools and information support needed to streamline processes, reduce waste, enable demand-pull operations, and promote continuous improvement. As part of the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution, robust lean manufacturing functionality complements the solution’s comprehensive customer relationship, financial, collaboration, and supply chain management capabilities to help manufacturers increase efficiency and profitability and gain a competitive advantage."

And it's very important to understand the base modules and requirements to run this.:

• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 with Service Pack 1


• License keys for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Production I and Master Planning modules


• Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 installs into the SL1 layer. You should not have any other products installed in the SL1 layer.

So must be SP1, have Prod I and MRP, as well as nothing in SL1 already. Dr. Scott, who's book release in April I did a post about, Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 - Book Review, is coming out with a new book focusing on this topic for Dynamics AX 2009. (Expect a review and interview here on this blog.)

Well that's all for now, check back soon!




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Pre-release of Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX

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Microsoft just released yesterday, and updated the release this morning, Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX.

This is actually a pre-release, that comes with an EULA stating this will not be used in production.

The point of this release is to introduce partners to what the Lean Manufacturing offering comes with and can do. Below is a list of highlights from the post:

"Our Lean Manufacturing solution will enable mid-sized organizations to implement and utilize lean tools such as Kanban, lean order schedules, Heijunka board scheduling and much more. This will enable them to embark on the “lean journey” - helping streamline and optimize their manufacturing processes, and enabling them to take their business to new levels of profitability and growth."

Some of the benefits are:

• Sales-based scheduling


• Heijunka board production leveling


• Robust Kanban functionality and options


• Lean order schedules


• End-to-end integration and connectivity to other Microsoft products, servers, and technologies

Some helpful links that came as part of this post:
- Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX Hot Topic Recording

- www.leancoe.com - eBECS Lean Center of Excellence

This will be a great add-on, that I know a lot of people are excited about. Including Dr. Scott Hamilton, who I recently interviewed for his book: Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 - Book Review

Well that's all for now. Check back soon as we continue down the Dynamics path. See you then!




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