Lean ERP: How ERP Systems and Lean Management Fit Together
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Lean Management and ERP-systems are seen as contradicting each other. Lean Management goes for low cost automation, simplicity and high visibility of information flow whereas ERP-systems might become complex and intransparent. This article outlines a research project that combines pros of both. This is called Lean ERP. First results of a study showed that it really is a niche market while a surprisingly high number of ERP providers already offer Lean support in their software.
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