Podcast Series on Demand-Driven Manufacturing
April 1, 2016
Synchrono has launched Demand-Driven Matters, a podcast series addressing issues related to the growing movement towards the demand-driven method of manufacturing. "A more laser-like focus on customer need is driving the movement, along with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the Factory of the Future and Industry 4.0 - all concepts enabled through a more digitally connected and synchronized manufacturing operations environment and extended supply chain.," said a company spokesperson.
In demand-driven manufacturing environments, production planning and scheduling is based on actual customer orders (demand), promoting real-time and enterprise-wide data sharing and visibility. "In general, demand-driven manufacturers are better positioned to quickly respond to customer demand, because they operate in a more connected environment enabled by technologies allowing them to be more agile," said John Maher, VP of Product Strategy for Synchrono and frequent contributor to the Demand-Driven Matters podcast. "This is becoming increasingly critical as manufacturers are facing stiffer competition and looking for ways to grow more cost-effectively." Data gathered through the connected environment also allows manufacturers to quickly provide customers with needed status, quality and performance information.
The podcast series is an extension of the Synchrono Demand-Driven Matters blog, which gained a following since its launch late in 2014. "There is clearly a hunger for information relating to current demand-driven manufacturing concepts. Our goal is to provide engaging experts, addressing timely issues in episodes that can be consumed in small doses," said Pam Bednar, VP of Marketing for Synchrono. The first episode of the Demand-Driven Matters podcast provides an overview of the demand-driven manufacturing method and the key concepts of synchronization and flow. John Maher describes how synchronizing all production elements - materials, machines, people and data - enables flow through the production process and drives on-time delivery. Also discussed is how Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints and Six Sigma contribute to the Demand- Driven method.
Demand-Driven Matters podcast episodes may be viewed at Synchrono's website or on the company's YouTube channel.
For more information contact:
Synchrono, Inc.
287 East 6th Street, Ste. 515
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-228-1772
info@synchrono.com
www.synchrono.com
www.youtube.com/user/SynchronoSoftware
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