I would look at replacing the outdated MRP system with improved MRP to make it more relevant to the needs today such as emphasizing the improved customer service functionality and inventory keeping. I would then ensure that it is able to work together with Lean production methods. I would not let it die because MRP still has its advantages considering that ERP was developed from it. In the same way, a newer better system can be developed from MRP and I would encourage my employees to troubleshoot the issues in the system that would help improve the system especially in streamlining the communication between the company and the buyers regarding the orders made of the components to avoid overproduction or underproduction of these components.
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What advise do you have for Bob Cremin with respect to IT? I would advise Cremin to embrace more IT in bigger units of Esterline so that the processes can be done faster. However, the use of IT must be in line with lean technology hence I would urge Cremin to look for better and more efficient IT system that is customized to Esterline. IT can be rigid but it can also be modified, therefore Esterline would benefit greatly from a carefully designed IT system, such as improved ERP to both incorporate lean processes and also efficiency in inventory management, customer service, cash flow and information sharing. IT is also important in eliminating duplicating processes in the lean system and can also support paperless environment which if quantified, will save Esterline a lot of resources. Also, it is not entire true that IT systems do not encourage creativity, employees just need relevant IT systems to be creative and reiterating to them the importance of innovation using IT will help improve the manufacturing process at Esterline. Since the manufacturing industry relies heavily on forecasting of trends in the market, Esterline must use IT systems to predict the demand of their products especially targeting expansion. Cremin thus should acknowledge the importance of IT in lean
What advise do you have for Bob Cremin with respect to IT? I would advise Cremin to embrace more IT in bigger units of Esterline so that the processes can be done faster. However, the use of IT must be in line with lean technology hence I would urge Cremin to look for better and more efficient IT system that is customized to Esterline. IT can be rigid but it can also be modified, therefore Esterline would benefit greatly from a carefully designed IT system, such as improved ERP to both incorporate lean processes and also efficiency in inventory management, customer service, cash flow and information sharing. IT is also important in eliminating duplicating processes in the lean system and can also support paperless environment which if quantified, will save Esterline a lot of resources. Also, it is not entire true that IT systems do not encourage creativity, employees just need relevant IT systems to be creative and reiterating to them the importance of innovation using IT will help improve the manufacturing process at Esterline. Since the manufacturing industry relies heavily on forecasting of trends in the market, Esterline must use IT systems to predict the demand of their products especially targeting expansion. Cremin thus should acknowledge the importance of IT in lean