-- 95% On Time Delivery -- 91% Throughput -- 79% Reduction in Manufacturing Cycle TimePutting these findings in context, Matthew Littlefield, a Manufacturing Research Analyst with Aberdeen, states, "Best-in-Class manufacturers are 15% more likely to use ERP and two times more likely to use applications for Lean scheduling linked with execution systems than other manufacturers." Additionally, "Best-in-Class manufacturers are 91% more likely to provide factory floor data as actionable intelligence to Lean decision-makers and are over five times more likely to measure on time delivery in real-time." Based on the above findings Littlefield adds the following recommendations to achieve Best-in-Class performance:
-- Measure Throughput and Manufacturing Cycle Time at least daily. -- Measure On Time Delivery, WIP, and Scrap in real-time. -- Deliver factory floor data as actionable intelligence to Lean scheduling and execution decision-makers. -- Implement Lean Software Applications. -- Integrate Lean Software Applications with ERP and automate Lean tools.More than 400 manufacturers participated in the study, including: Bombardier, Panasonic, Bayer Healthcare, Unilever, GE, IBM, Xerox (Europe) Ltd, Genentech, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and Biogen Idec, among others. This study is made available to the public through the underwriting of: Infor, Preactor International Ltd, and SAP. To obtain a complimentary copy of the report, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?cid=3989 About Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company Aberdeen is a leading provider of fact-based research and market intelligence that delivers demonstrable results. Having benchmarked more than 30,000 companies in the past two years, Aberdeen is uniquely positioned to educate users to action: driving market awareness, creating demand, enabling sales, and delivering meaningful return-on-investment analysis. As the trusted advisor to the global technology markets, corporations turn to AberdeenTM for insights that drive decisions. As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte-Hanks (Information - Opportunity - Insight - Engagement - Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role Harte-Hanks brings to the market. For additional information, visit Aberdeen http://www.aberdeen.com or call (617) 723-7890, or to learn more about Harte-Hanks, call (800) 456-9748 or go to http://www.harte-hanks.com. © 2007 Aberdeen Group, Inc., a Harte-Hanks Company
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