Web accessible real time system and software for agile and lean manufacturing
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1. An AgiLean system comprising:
- (a) a multiple-function software package, tangibly embodied on a computer-readable memory, consisting of the following modules;
Administration software module, Shop Layout Designer (SLD) software module, Master Production Schedule (MPS) software module, Bill of Materials (BOM) software module, Workflow Designer (WFD) software module, Shop Floor Control (SFC) software module, Lean Warehouse Designer (LWD) software module, Lean Engine (LE) software module, and Agilean Mobile (AM) software module;
(b) wherein each module can work independently in a work environment and perform its tasks on manufacturing related activities.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to Lean and Agile methods and their applications to manufacturing operations on production floors. A web assessable, modular, user modifiable, and graphically-enriched system and software is disclosed in this document. It provides real time Lean and Agile solutions to reduce production wastes and to enhance productivity and efficiency for manufacturing organizations.
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1. An AgiLean system comprising:
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(a) a multiple-function software package, tangibly embodied on a computer-readable memory, consisting of the following modules;
Administration software module, Shop Layout Designer (SLD) software module, Master Production Schedule (MPS) software module, Bill of Materials (BOM) software module, Workflow Designer (WFD) software module, Shop Floor Control (SFC) software module, Lean Warehouse Designer (LWD) software module, Lean Engine (LE) software module, and Agilean Mobile (AM) software module;(b) wherein each module can work independently in a work environment and perform its tasks on manufacturing related activities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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