• A study on a best practice called just-in-time maintenance

• A case study on the effective implementation of Condition-Based maintenance

• A detailed study on how best practices can be defined

• A case study on how to construct a generic framework that identifies best practices

• A case study on how to transfer best practices

• A case study on how to reduce the high costs of fire-protection

• A case study on how performance-based design became a new approach to determine fire protection strategies

• A case study on how a performance-based approach enables companies to make logical and cost- effective decisions on fire-safety alternatives

• A case study on how to realise the untapped potential of internal Best Practices

• A case study on how to promote transfer of Internal Best Practices

• A case study on how logistics is playing an increasingly important role in this new frontier of E-Commerce

• A case study on how selection of right material Handling system helps E-Commerce

• A case study on how a chemical supply chain management programme helps to reduce costs

• The outcome of Benchmarking study conducted on variuos manufacturers in Northeast of England

• Conducting your own benchmarking study helps in analysing and improving processes

• A case study on how IT helped to strengthen Toyota Production system

• A case study on the how IT helped Japanese giant automaker to reduce inventory and cycle time

• A study on Toyota’s missionary efforts in Toyota Production System (TPS)

• Environmental Concerns!

• To achieve environmental compliance!

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Optimisation

• Is it just ‘total’ and ‘unit’ cost minimisation? Or is it something more?

• Illustrating the concepts of optimisation with an example

MRO

• A case study on why a company adopted a new alternative strategy to reduce costs

• A case study on how a company implemented the new MRO Strategy to reudce costs for increased profitability

Operation analysis

• A case study on how a natural gas processing plant improved its performance by Operations analysis and benchmarking ( Part-I)

• A case study on how a natural gas processing plant improved its performance by Operations analysis and benchmarking ( Part-II)

Constraint Management

• Understanding the “pull” of synchronous manufacturing

• An insight into the production operations of a high-tech manufacturer

New Methodologies

• Adds value for the customer

• A study on the production process improvements required for effective implementation of a pull system

• Before you venture into cellular manufacturing, take a look at the various aspects involved

• HAZROP...a new technique that generates maintenance and reliability information as well as hazards and operability assessments from a single merged activity, with synergetic results!

• A single merged activity provides significant benefits in terms of improved reliability and maintainability. The concluding article of the series on HAZROP looks into the advantages and provides tips for its effective implementation.

• Improve Cost Effectiveness

• A case study describing the efforts of a company to improve its highly disorganised maintenance documentation.

• Software simplifies maintenance documentation!!

• A Study on Preventive Maintenance techniques being folowed by some world class manufacturers

• A case study on how installation of Maintenance Management system helped reduce costs

• An insight into what implementation of different maintenance practices can achieve..

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• A weeklong Kaizen event paves the implementation of innovative ideas

• A case study on how continuous Kaizen helped improve manufacturing processes

• A case study on how Kaizen wrought enormous benefits for an automobile supplier

• A case study on how KAIZEN has helped in developing a new strategy

• A case study on how Kaizen helped improve business

• A case study on how a world leader regained its market place

• The importance of employee involvement in the success of any business

• Employee participation is crucial for the success of your business

• Becoming a “solutions-based” organisation …not a simple task!!

• Into the age of proactive one-to-one relationships and partnerships!

• A detailed case study on introduction to Six Sigma

• A detailed case study on implementation of Six Sigma

• A leading financial organisation aims to implement Six Sigma in its worldwide operations

• Six Sigma to the rescue!!

• Differentiating between the way processes are done and the way they should be done

• Understanding the Breakthrough Strategy of Six Sigma

• A quantum leap!!

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• A case study on how understanding of the first two causes of the bullwhip effect helps to develop.

• A case study on how understanding of the first two causes of the bullwhip effect helps to develop.

• A case study on how to mitigate the bullwhip effect to smoothen the supply chain.

• A Case Study on how Supplier development activities improve the performance and capabilities of Supplier's to meet buyer's needs

• A case study on how to Overcome supplier-specific problems during supplier development

• An article on how to overcome buyer specific problems during supplier development.

• A case study on how to overcome buyer-supplier interface pitfalls during supplier development.

• Lesson learnt from the study of pitfalls in supplier development programme.

• An article on how a supply chain can play a vital role in managing residual disposal

• A case study on how pharmaceutical and paper printing industries successfully managed residual disposal using Supply Chain

• An article on how an Organisation can add maximum value to its residual stream using Supply Chain

• A case study on how a Company decided to focus on Integrating its Supply Chain

• A case study on how a company integrated its Supply Chain to enhance customer relationships

• A case study on a new concept of on-line transportation exchange

• A case study on how Logistics comapnies transformed themselves to play a pivotal role in E - Commerce

• A focus on the emerging discount chains in India

• A study on Subhiksha’s supply chain strategy

• NONSTOP solution for demand chain management

• A study on Dell’s build-to-order model

• Dell’s strategy for balancing demand and supply

• A study on how Energizer recharged its supply chain operations

• A case study on how to plan and select a Warehouse Management System to move the product faster and more efficiently

• A case study on how to select and implement a Warehouse Management System to move the product faster and more efficiently

• A case study on how to design a warehouse to keep pace with the increasing inventory velocity

• How to balance cost and flexibility while designing an avant-garde warehouse?

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• An article on how optimisation software can ease the process of scheduling and planning

• An article on how optimisation software helps companies to solve complex planning and scheduling tasks

•An article on how Information Technology provides better communication for effective coordination between memebers of supply chain.

• An article focussing on how implementation of Information Technology can better the Supply Chain

•An article on how Information Technology provides better communication for effective coordination between memebers of supply chain.

• A case study on how a Microbrewery automated its manufacturing process to reduce waste and maintain consistent quality

• A case study on the implementation of automated systems by a natural gas plant to ensure safety in hazardous environments

• A case study on the implementation of automated inspection for value-added products

• A case study on the software used in various manufacturing industries

• A case study on impacts of automation in a manufacturing industry

• A case study on the manufacturing software in automotive manufacturing industry

• Case study on automated scheduling system that improved customer service

• A case study on the software selection process, improved delivery schedules and reduced cost overruns

• A case study on the manufacturing execution systems that improved production process

• A case study on how an electronics manufacturer used MESA in its plant

• A study on how Rapid Product Development method helped HPM to remain competitive

• A study on the benefits and cost savings of Rapid Product Development method

• Stereolithography resins bring life to living hinges

• Using advanced technology to offer competitive services to customers

• SCADA Software helps GE Aircraft Engines' power plant to integrate all plant equipment operations into a centralised control system.

• CIMPLICITY HMI software…enables real time monitoring of equipment and operations with critical alarm management capabilities

• A case study on software architecture for applications in treatment plant automation

• A case study on hardware connectivity and compliance with regulations in treatment plant automation

• A case study on the SCADA system used in wastewater treatment plant automation

• A case study on Citect SCADA system to monitor hardware breakdown in drinking water and natural gas distribution

• A case study on supervisory control system used in water plants

• A case study on how supervisory control system technology was used as a strategy

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