Microsoft Dynamics Provider To-Increase Guides Lean Manufacturing Strategies in New Blog Post
Post advises manufacturers to carefully consider all aspects that go into a lean strategy, prior to final implementation.
New York, NY, December 10, 2010 --(PR.com)-- To-Increase, a provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions for discrete manufacturers, and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, advises discrete manufacturers on how best to implement just-right lean manufacturing strategies with the blog post "Lean, But Not Too Lean – Goldilocks-ing Your Discrete Manufacturing Strategy."
In the post, "Lean, But Not Too Lean – Goldilocks-ing Your Discrete Manufacturing Strategy," author Bob Aronson leverages the story of Goldilocks and the three bears as he warns manufacturers against risky 'too lean' strategies.
"Should manufacturing companies strive for leaner operations? Of course," writes post author Aronson, Industry Director, Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing. "But before fully committing to going lean, a manufacturing company first must spend the necessary resources it will take to analyze its current situation and develop a lean plan that will meet its overall objectives."
Citing "Lean Manufacturing Is Not Enough," a recent article published to "Manufacturing Business Technology," by Mike Collins, Aronson offers readers several questions designed to help a company analyze the effectiveness of its current operations.
"The information gathered from this self-analysis is critical for manufacturers to know prior to implementing any new strategy," continues Aronson. "Without this step, manufacturing companies risk the potentially fatal error of forcing lean operations by cutting back production on products they may have never realized were so integral to their success."
Once manufacturing companies honestly evaluate their current situation, identifying ideal customers, for instance, a strategy that is ‘just lean enough’ can be more safely developed and implemented.
"Make no mistake, going lean is almost always the right way to go," concludes Aronson. "But only by spending the resources necessary to evaluate current operations can lean become a strategic, and ultimately, successful decision. Just as Goldilocks learned, the bed you choose is the bed you must sleep in."
To read the complete post, "Lean, But Not Too Lean – Goldilocks-ing Your Discrete Manufacturing Strategy," visit the To-Increase blog at http://blog.to-increase.com/goldilocks-lean-discrete-manufacturing/.
About To-Increase
As a global ISV and Microsoft Gold Certified partner, To-Increase develops solutions for industry verticals, including highly specific Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, retail, wholesale, construction, distribution, and professional services segments. We offer end-to-end solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, along with a wide range of business integration and add-on software for Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM solutions. We also develop e-Con, the leading sales and product configurator for Microsoft Dynamics. To-Increase has been recognized as the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the year for both 2009 and 2010, and has been a member of the Microsoft President’s Club and Inner Circle for three consecutive years. Our solutions are delivered worldwide through a network of highly trained partners.
Company Web Site: http://www.to-increase.com
Blog: http://blog.to-increase.com
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In the post, "Lean, But Not Too Lean – Goldilocks-ing Your Discrete Manufacturing Strategy," author Bob Aronson leverages the story of Goldilocks and the three bears as he warns manufacturers against risky 'too lean' strategies.
"Should manufacturing companies strive for leaner operations? Of course," writes post author Aronson, Industry Director, Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing. "But before fully committing to going lean, a manufacturing company first must spend the necessary resources it will take to analyze its current situation and develop a lean plan that will meet its overall objectives."
Citing "Lean Manufacturing Is Not Enough," a recent article published to "Manufacturing Business Technology," by Mike Collins, Aronson offers readers several questions designed to help a company analyze the effectiveness of its current operations.
"The information gathered from this self-analysis is critical for manufacturers to know prior to implementing any new strategy," continues Aronson. "Without this step, manufacturing companies risk the potentially fatal error of forcing lean operations by cutting back production on products they may have never realized were so integral to their success."
Once manufacturing companies honestly evaluate their current situation, identifying ideal customers, for instance, a strategy that is ‘just lean enough’ can be more safely developed and implemented.
"Make no mistake, going lean is almost always the right way to go," concludes Aronson. "But only by spending the resources necessary to evaluate current operations can lean become a strategic, and ultimately, successful decision. Just as Goldilocks learned, the bed you choose is the bed you must sleep in."
To read the complete post, "Lean, But Not Too Lean – Goldilocks-ing Your Discrete Manufacturing Strategy," visit the To-Increase blog at http://blog.to-increase.com/goldilocks-lean-discrete-manufacturing/.
About To-Increase
As a global ISV and Microsoft Gold Certified partner, To-Increase develops solutions for industry verticals, including highly specific Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, retail, wholesale, construction, distribution, and professional services segments. We offer end-to-end solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, along with a wide range of business integration and add-on software for Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM solutions. We also develop e-Con, the leading sales and product configurator for Microsoft Dynamics. To-Increase has been recognized as the Microsoft Dynamics Outstanding ISV of the year for both 2009 and 2010, and has been a member of the Microsoft President’s Club and Inner Circle for three consecutive years. Our solutions are delivered worldwide through a network of highly trained partners.
Company Web Site: http://www.to-increase.com
Blog: http://blog.to-increase.com
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