制造中精益生产和ERP的双重实现.doc

The dual implement of Lean and ERP in manufacture Keywords: ERP; Lean manufacture; Kanban; Centralized management Abstract. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and Lean manufacturing are two effective production control methodologies. This paper explains the interrelation between ERP and Lean Manufacturing, and discusses the mutual promoted effects. Particularly analyzes the main means to accomplish the dual implement of Lean and ERP in manufacture. Introduction Manufacture is being forced to compete in a global economy with increasingly complex challenges such as the varied and personalized market demand. This new economy has forced enterprise to become more responsive and effective in manufacturing operation. Both the Lean Production System (Lean) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have been proved to be enablers of “World-Class” production operations [1]. Especially dual implementations of Lean and ERP, rather than the implementation of a single system has gained common recognition as an effective means to gain a competitive advantage in academic and trade journals. Article [2] considers that ERP and Lean can be balanced. Articles [3-6] state that ERP and Lean production boost each other. Article [7] discusses the importance of linking ERP and Lean methods and summarizes some of the key Lean toolsets that are offered in some ERP systems such as Oracle, TTW WinMan and Pelion systems. While how to combine Lean with ERP system, and how to enhance the capabilities of lean in an ERP system? Extant literature provides little guidance on this question. It’s an attempt to study the question by this paper. This paper briefly discusses the relationships between ERP and Lean methodologies. It analyzes the specific measures to improve ERP system to boost lean. The combination between ERP and Lean accomplish more effective manufacture. 2. About ERP and lean manufacturing 2.1Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ERP systems are software packages which aim to integrate