Table of Contents May 1997 Volume 3 No. 5

Improving the Supply Chain: Like Putting Money in the Bank
A supply chain performance benchmarking study indicates that best-in-class companies -- the top 20% -- outperform their peers in virtually all areas of supply chain management, and what's more, they realize significant cost savings and competitive advantage.

Facing Up to the New Realities of Global Manufacturing
According to a recent "white paper" from MESA International, too many manufacturers are still trying to get by using outdated systems and strategies. What's needed today are real-time systems which can plan, schedule and execute an operations strategy effectively.

Technology Update: Concurrent Engineering Adds Smarts to PDM
Collaborative Work Management, a concurrent engineering technique developed by Workgroup Technology, features intelligent deliverables. This captures the knowledge of key workers and frees them from depending on centralized workflow administrative support.

ARPA's Virtual Manufacturing Project
Lockheed Martin is spearheading a next-generation Simulation-Based Design project for ARPA's Tactical Technology Office. This project will create virtual prototypes of complex ships and military systems in a real-time, interactive environment.

Survey Finds On-Time Delivery Improvement
Mid-sized manufacturing firms reduced overall product delivery times by almost 10% in the past year, according to a PulseMark survey.  

News in Brief
A compilation of newsworthy items of interest to manufacturers.

Products
A round-up of recently released manufacturing software applications.

Manufacturer's Library
Reviews of current books dealing with manufacturing management.

Calendar
A listing of upcoming manufacturing industry events.

Case Study: Time-Phased Replenishment Planning Keeps Bridgestone/Firestone On a Roll
Time-phased replenishment relies on actual customer demand, rather than established stock levels, to drive manufacturing and distribution plans. Tire manufacturer Bridgestone/Firestone has been able to provide more balanced service to its customers, with less than half the inventory it used to carry.

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