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At Ultra, we generally advocate for transforming ERP and other organizational data into Star Schema Data Marts, and using those data marts as the input to Business Intelligence (BI) software suites. There are other valid approaches such as using the live ERP data (or a copy of it) as input to the BI tool (lower [...]
Over the years I have seen different types of conflict at manufacturing companies when they consider ERP software. Many of these companies have implemented “lean” manufacturing programs. The majority of those efforts has focused on shop floor improvements, but has also found their way into “lean” office improvements. The conflict occurs when the company begins [...]
Here is a case study of a company that is using both Lean and ERP to support their journey of continuous improvement. In 2008, the management team decided to start two initiatives: Lean education for the entire organization and the transformation of the information system to a new ERP system. Many people asked how can [...]
The most difficult step in business process improvement is the development of the future state. It requires an understanding of the weaknesses in the current process, and an understanding of what is possible with improved technology. Ultra facilitates a BPI workshop with the key stakeholders of the business process. Let’s recap how we got to [...]
The recommendation I hear most from business users that have gone through an ERP implementation is “educate, educate, educate”. I believe this is an important activity in any business process improvement project. Often I see companies rush into improvement projects with little or no experience in process best practices. How can you develop a “future [...]
Business information process mapping is an important step in business process improvement, but it can become a complex and difficult activity. Before you began to map processes, your team needs to agree on what mapping tool you will use. There are many mapping tools available. The most well known tool is Visio from Microsoft. If [...]
Many companies start a selection project by asking the users what they need in a new system. This approach will miss key requirements needed for the business to succeed with its business plan. The business needs to be sure the business strategy is input and linked to the information technology strategy. A new ERP system [...]
In recent years, manufacturing companies have implemented a number of different methodologies in an attempt to improve manufacturing. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma are just two approaches that have been used to improve manufacturing and quality. These manufacturing improvement projects have been used in manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain, and sometimes accounting. These projects appeal [...]
In the next few segments of this blog, I will address the process of implementing a continuous business process improvement culture in manufacturing companies. Some of you are in companies that has been on this journey of continuous improvement for years. You are already into lean manufacturing and possibly Six Sigma activities. Your company has [...]
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