Inventory Digital
Jul/100
Inventory Digital
Distributors Take on Digital Kanban
Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, authored a featured article titled, “Distributors should look to digital Kanban” in the July issue of Industrial Distribution. According to Cutler, “Distributors must continually innovate to maximize productivity and reduce total costs. Initiatives of process improvement and waste reduction can result in cost-saving efficiency. Productivity is output, efficiency and production. Waste is identified in many ways, yet ultimately it is any activity that requires allocated resources but adds no value from the customer’s perspective. Some activities, while not directly adding value to a product or process (such as time spent on equipment maintenance or an accounting function) are necessary and must be perpetuated. But non-value-added activities must be constantly reevaluated and, if necessary, identified as waste and eliminated.”
For example, many distributors still maintain inventories of a million plus items. Even with extensive networks of distribution centers to ensure prompt and reliable deliveries to their customers, their success is still not guaranteed. Despite long-standing relationships with thousands of manufacturers, many distributors lack an integrated approach. This costs customers time and money.
Purchasing organizations wrongly assume that “just-in-case” inventories are less costly than the cost of downtime or lost production. Preparing for an emergency or downtime situation usually creates inventories of items Never Used. Your lean procurement activities must be directly related to production, otherwise they become waste themselves. Many organizations implement lean strategic sourcing initiatives, yet still find that nearly half their purchases are spot buys or unplanned.
A key component to a lean initiative is the use of Kanban, the “pull” method of keeping production lines suitably stocked with inventory that’s available when needed and in the correct quantity. Kanban is the signal needed for inventory replenishment, and as a product is consumed, an order for the utilized inventory is automatically placed. Digital kanban is the leanest methodology for a demand-driven supply chain.
Supplier consolidation can lower costs and improve productivity, but only if there is a complete understanding of the customers’ needs and goods. According to Stephen Parker, CEO of North Carolina-based Datacraft Solutions, “The reduction of waste associated with rarely used items in inventory allows distributors to focus on core competencies. No time should be wasted sourcing and procuring infrequently used items. Digital Kanban re-orders, based only on actual consumption, are electronically communicated during each phase of replenishment.”
Daily Demand Import Interface (DDII) provides alternative sources for inputs necessary to derive optimal inventory levels for large numbers of parts or card sets within the existing product base. Using a DDII tool allows distributors to quickly and easily upload average daily demand data and reset the calculation.
DDII Web applications have three major components: Import Demand, Calculation Reports and Print Cards.
• Import Demand: Allows distributors to modify and upload new card set information into a pull-based Kanban solution. Users must be able to download current card set information and make changes (such as minimum reorder quantities and delivery schedules).
• Calculation Reports: The “calculation reports” interface must provide users with the ability to see all uploaded and processed demand data. The data is then processed and validated; valid data is accepted and any errors are flagged for users to review, correct and resubmit.
• Print Cards: The “print cards” component enables users to print new cards for any card-sets modified during a DDII session.
“In many organizations the groundwork for what needs to be built, in what quantities and by when, has already been analyzed,” says Parker. “This new approach…provides the ability to upload/import data…to accommodate defined or changing schedules.”
Demand-driven replenishment creates a tier of distribution and supplier networks. While forecasts may prove helpful in predicting “big-picture” demand, more often than not they are poor indicators of the precise products that will be needed.
Lean procurement today requires digital Kanban because it is ultimately a demand-driven, lean optimization tool that allows for both flexibility and responsiveness, thereby eliminating waste, increasing productivity, and holding to the cardinal rule of continued process improvement.
The article may be read in it’s entirety at http://www.inddist.com/webOnlineArticle/CA6458296.html?nid=2772.
Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) delivers a revolutionary digital kanban process of automation solutions to lean manufacturers through a secure Internet gateway, eliminating the need to install and maintain a complex IT infrastructure. The company has experienced significant growth in the past twelve months by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The Datacraft Solutions' demand driven supply chain digital kanban lean system allows customers access and fully utilize powerful lean benefits immediately for a low, predictable monthly fee. Services are scalable so manufacturers and distributors can design an appropriate digital kanban solution.
About the Author
Datacraft Solutions
www.datacraftsolutions.com
Jerry Bryant
Marketing Manager
jbryant@datacraftsolutions.net
800-819-5326
editing an existing web page?
I'M STARTING A WEB STORE AND THE TEMPLATE I HAVE IS OF AN EXISTING STORE WHICH SELLS THE EXACT SAME INVENTORY[THE OTHER OWNER IS AWARE OF THIS].SO FAR I'VE BEEN ABLE TO EDIT THE TEXT,BUT I AM UNABLE TO GET THE PHOTOS TO COPY.MY GUESS IS BECAUSE THEY ARE FROM A Digital Camera?I'VE TRIED THE COPY/PASTE BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK.PLEASE HELP.
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Lcd Digital
Jul/101
Lcd Digital
LCD Screens Transforming Digital Signage and Advertising in Restaurants and Retail Stores
It is not hard to understand why LCD displays screens are rapidly being adopted by retail stores and restaurants. InfoTrends conducted a digital signage study where they polled consumers and found that "digital signage displays have a 47.7% effectiveness on brand awareness, increase the average purchase amount by 29.5%, create a 31.8% upswing in overall sales volumes, generate a 32.8% growth in repeat buyers and generate 32.8% more in-store traffic". Lcd Display screens are being used by restaurants for displaying the menu and entertainment, by garment and clothing retail stores to show videos of fashion shows and to showcase various products, and by automobile dealers as video walls to provide the feel of the car on the road and to keep the customer occupied as they wait for sales agent or other people.
LCD Display Usage in Restaurants: When visiting KFC Hyderabad (India), what grabs your attention is not so much the smell of food but the vibrant colours of the four 42-inch LCD display panels which serves as the overhead menu board. KFC Hyderabad sought the help of Sharp Business Systems India (http://www.sbsil.com) to set up the digital signage solution. LCD digital menus can be maintained from a remote central location or a local PC set up in the store. The benefit of remote central management is that menu, promotions, video, pricing and other items displayed on the LCD displays in the retail outlet can be managed from one central location to provide consistency and to make sure that the changes are made consistently across all stores at the same time. Consumers receive dynamic previews of the offering with potential for positive impact on sales. If restaurants have the networked point-of-sale cash registers collecting time based purchased data, marketing can get instantaneous feedback on how different promotions and pricing are having impact on sales. Restaurants are also using LCD displays as televisions to spruce up the restaurant atmosphere. It is now a common expectation to have LCD TVs in restaurants that show the local sports or the news.
LCD Display Usage in Showrooms: Whether it is women clothing store, automobile showroom, convenient store or a department store, LCD displays are appearing in all these locations. A typical store has up to four LCD displays per site. InfoTrends study showed that business that had installed displays in their showroom, predominantly expected the display usage in their showrooms to increase. To grab and hold consumer attention, retailers are using LCD displays in a video-wall format or in a daisy chain format along with stand alone units. The content could be a mixture of video along with text or a combination. The goal is to target specific customers with specific information and this information may change with the time of the day - creating a retail company-owned, closed-circuit television network that runs nothing but the retail company programming.
Why do Retail Businesses Select LCD Displays vs. Plasma Displays? There are a number of reasons why retailers and restaurants are selecting LCD display over plasma displays.
· Fan-less Architecture of LCDs: LCD displays do not have a fan potentially resulting in less noise and distraction. This is less of an issue with newer higher end plasma displays, however it is worthwhile to keep track as you evaluate the two options.
· Rugged Design of LCDs: LCD displays are closed-box units and more rugged. There is less chance of oil fumes, dust or other elements getting into the unit and reducing the life of the unit.
· Resolution and Picture Quality: (A) Video resolution on LCD displays and plasma display are comparable but computer data is better observed on LCD displays. (B) LCDs are better to view in ambient light or in brightly lit rooms. As businesses usually work during the day in ambient light, LCDs are more desirable for most business applications. (C) Plasma manufacturers have made much of their viewing angles. However with new LCDs the view angles are 176°. There is not much difference between the two technologies in viewing angle. (D) There have been concerns with burn-in for Plasma screens especially for static images. However, many Plasma manufacturers have improved their anti-burn in technology. There are no burn-in issues with LCD screens.
· Life of the Display Unit: LCDs can be operated 24x7 for 50,000+ hours equivalent to 5+ years of continuous viewing. Plasma, on the other hand, typically has a half life of 30,000 hours. At half life, the phosphors in a plasma screen will glow half as brightly as they did when the set was new. There is no way to replace these gases; the display simply continues to become dimmer with use. An LCD TV will last as long as its backlight - and in many models the backlight bulbs can be easily replaced!
· Power Consumption: Plasma TVs use more power than LCD - twice as much Technology for both plasma and LCD display continues to change. Be sure to check updates to the technology for apple to apple comparison
More details about the LCD and plasma displays visit http://lcddisplay.sbsil.com
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Mohit is a regular article contributor on many topics.He has vast exposure in writing articles on various topics like LCD technology,LCD Displays,Plasma Displays etc.
how to clean the lens and lcd on Digital Camera?
any tips? some marks are still visible on my lcd even after cleaning. and do we have to clean the lens?? how?
You could clean yours like I did mine....
I carried it into the shower with me. I got it really, really clean and shiny. I did drop it when I slipped and it quit working... but it looks good.
g-day!
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Stand Clamp
Jul/100
Stand Clamp
Dental equipment stand
A <a href="http://www.dukadental.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>dental equipment </strong></em></a>stand including a mounting component defining a dental repository table; a carrier for dental instruments which are withdrawably retained in individualholders in said carrier, said carrier being linearly horizontally displaceably supported below said dental repository table so as to be movable sideways away from said dental repository table to allow the instruments to be moved to one side to allow thedental repository table to be placed closely adjacent to the mouth of a patient; and a holder carriage coupled between and moveably supporting said carrier relative to said dental repository table, said holder carriage being linearly horizontallydisplaceably supported below said dental repository table, and said carrier being independently displaceable relative to said holder carriage, opposite the direction of displacement of said holder carriage.
2. <a href="http://www.dukadental.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Dental equipment</strong></em> </a>stand as claimed in claim 1, said holder carriage comprising at least two superimposed mutually telescopically displaceable carriage parts, said carrier being arranged in the lowermost carriage part.
3. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, said carrier in the extended position thereof being pivoted about a vertical axis relative to said holder carriage, said carrier in said position being swung back relative to the displacementdirection.
4. <a href="http://www.dukadental.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Dental equipment </strong></em></a>stand as claimed in claim 1, said holder carriage being slidable so as to be extendable from both sides of said mounting component.
5. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, said holder carriage including a downwardly opening guide slot; at least one pin on the upper surface of said carrier engaging in said slot, said pin having a widened portion engaging theupper edges of said guide slot.
6. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 5, a bottom cover plate having said guide slot therein located on the bottom side of said holder carriage, said bottom cover plate providing a space for the widened portion of said pin.
7. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, said carrier including an upwardly opening guide slot; at least one pin arranged on the bottom side of said holder carriage and engaging in said guide slot, said at least one pin including awidened portion engaging below the lower edges of said upwardly opening guide slot.
8. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 7, said guide slot extending in the direction of displacement of said holder carriage, said guide slot including an angled extension, with at least at one end of the angled extension facilitating theswung back position of said carrier relative to the displacement direction in the extended position.
9. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 8, comprising first latching elements associated with said pin for clampingly locking said carrier in the inserted position; and second latching elements for clampingly locking said carrier in theextended position under entry of said pin into the guide groove extension in the swung back position relative to said displacement direction.
10. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, comprising releasable latching means on said holder carriage for latching it in the inserted position and for latching it in the extended position.
11. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, comprising end stops on said mounting component for preventing the detaching of the movable holder carriage from said mounting component; and cooperating end stops on said holder carriagefor engaging said end stops upon said holder carriage assuming its extended end position.
12. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, comprising level regulating means on said holder carriage for preventing said holder carriage from hanging down relative to the mounting component in the extended position of said carriage.
13. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1, comprising a pull grip being located at the end surface of said carrier for pulling said carrier into the extended position thereof.
14. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1 or 2, said holder carriage being formed by flat plates.
15. Dental equipment stand as claimed in claim 1, said carrier being supported on said holder carriage for displacement towards both sides thereof.
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A <a href="http://www.dukadental.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>dental equipment </strong></em></a>stand including a mounting component defining a dental repository table; a carrier for dental instruments which are withdrawably retained in individualholders in said carrier,
I had my car clamped and I gave the company my car which is on finance?
The finance company have now e-mailed the clamp company and released their interest in my vehicle - how do I stand now?
If you are behind on your payments, you have to catch up on them before they will give you the car back. If you can not pay what you owe, you lose the car and everything you have put into it.
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Ring Tube
Jul/100
Ring Tube
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tinnitus - Rhythmic Humming in the Ear
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tinnitus
One of the many unusual sounds a person can right here are tinnitus sounds. These are extremely annoying, and what's worse is which there are several types of ringing in the ears - or tinnitus. One type involves noise being created inside the ear in a rhythmic fashion, like a heartbeat. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tinnitus
This is called pulsating tinnitus (or pulsatile tinnitus). With this, a occupant experiences sensations in the ear that have the same tempo as a heartbeat. Pulsating tinnitus is widely considered a very uncommon type of sensation in the ear the current is lead to by blood gentle in veins and arteries and other smaller vessels in the neck, skull, and ear. While the performs not occur that often, it can often be a symptom of more dangerous ailments and has to be examined by a doctor immediately. If you have these kinds of symptoms or experience experienced this, go see a doctor without delay.
Common causes of tinnitus include hypertension, globe-shaped tumors, heart murmur, abrupt changes in blood flow in arteries and veins. Another major reason is also Eustachian tube disorder. If this worries you, protect yourself now by reading the facts given below -
• Chronic infection and irritated tissue in the middle ear is linked to tinnitus in rhythm with the heartbeat. This always coincides with an increased bloodflow to the ear tissue. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tinnitus
• Eustachian tube dysfunction leads to pulsating tinnitus, and is caused when tubes open and close as one chews, swallows, yawns, or speaks. But due to many reasons, like sinuses, colds, coughing, allergies and excessive earwax, these tubes become blocked. This stresses the eardrum and leads to tinnitus that goes along with your heartbeart. This is very aggravating, as you can imagine!
• Discharge in the middle ear is another frequent cause of tinnitus. Diffusion of liquid in the middle ear is frequently caused by inflammation and infection in this part of the hearing system inside the human ear.
• Humming can also be caused by abrupt changes in veins. A change in your physical well-being can lead to this alteration in your arteries and veins in your neck, skull, and vessels. The veins in question are called jugular veins - which transmit blood from the brain to the heart. If alteration affects these veins, ringing problems in the ear can result. These conditions frequently occur during pregnancy. Pulsating tinnitus may be uncommon, but it can be treated effectively. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tinnitus
This condition often pops up as a chronic symptom, so medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If you ignore it, pulsating tinnitus doesn't go away on its own. Therefore it is crucial that you seek medical attention right away before it gets worse. Suffering from Tinnitus and Ringing in Ear? Get your life back forever by checking out Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tinnitus now.
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How do you connect this macro ring/exstention tube to my Nikon D60!!!!!! (link provided)?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MACRO-EXTENSION-TUBES-NIKON-Adaptor/dp/B001CWVHTI
please, tell me how, very simply, because no matter how much light i use, its very very dark
most of the time it says lens not attached
and most of the time the lens just attaches upside down ffs. what the hell, i didnt come with bloody instructions 
i will very much love anyone who helps me out here.
One of the drawbacks of buying extension tubes rather than a macro lens is loss of light.
As to it saying the lens is not attached: even on the Amazon listing it quite clearly tells you that "There is NO electronic connection between the body and the lens".
I bought the more expensive Kenko extension tubes and they DO let the lens and camera communicate - yours don't.
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Parts Inventory Digital
Jul/100
Parts Inventory Digital
Datacraft Solutions’ Lean Electronic Inventory Replacement Rated Most Effective in Eliminating Waste
Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) delivers a revolutionary digital kanban process of automation solutions to lean manufacturers through a secure Internet gateway, eliminating the need to install and maintain a complex IT infrastructure. The company has experienced significant growth in the past twelve months by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The Datacraft Solutions' replenishment supply chain digital kanban lean system allows customers access and fully utilize powerful lean benefits immediately for a low, predictable monthly fee. Services are scalable so manufacturers can design an appropriate digital kanban solution.
According to Datacraft Solutions’ CEO Stephen Parker, “Lean electronic inventory replacement enables our customers to rapidly implement our solutions without incremental investments in infrastructure. This facilitates a rapid path to return on investment. In addition, this lean SaaS (software as a service) model allows our customer to implement a solution at a predetermined monthly cost. Datacraft Solutions provides all system maintenance, upgrades and functional enhancements without the cost creep of additional modules.”
The Lean Electronic Inventory Replacement leader has a target customer: manufacturers that are managing a supply chain of many suppliers with varying lead times. These are typically assembly line manufacturers that have typically carried higher levels of safety stock due to the costs associated with stock outs on an assembly line.
Lean Electronic Inventory Replacement has less waste because it is a more rapid, efficient, and cost-effective approach to Digital Kanban than traditional licensed Kanban software because:
o The software is already installed in a production environment and ready to use.
o Customer does not have to purchase expensive hardware or pay a very large upfront license fee for the application as well as purchasing hardware and prerequisite software and training support personnel on how to maintain/operate the system.
o Pay as you go for what you use, not for what you do not use (user based pricing).
o Implementation time is generally less than a month to train personnel, configure the application and begin using the system.
o Support of the system is accomplished by the experts that developed it allowing users to focus on their core business, not on how to trouble shoot hardware and software.
Digital Kanban solutions within the demand-driven supply chain impact profit margins in several ways: by decreasing expense side tangible cost associated with legacy forecast management solutions, increase profit margins through efficiency gains. Increased customer satisfaction may result in additional sales to new as well as existing customers. Automated Kanban can dramatically reduce inventory, increase turns, and eliminate stock outs while enhancing supplier relations and customer satisfaction.
Manual Kanban presents numerous challenges:
• Unreliable due to too many human touch points.
• Unacknowledged responses due to the manual process.
• Cards are controlled manually and susceptible to loss.
• Lack of visibility.
• Lack of timely automated reporting capability.
These issues are resolved by automated or digital kanban. Software as a Service is a rapid, efficient and cost effective approach to implementing Automated Kanban.
About the Author
Datacraft Solutions
www.datacraftsolutions.com
Sonja Foust
sfoust@datacraftsolutions.net
800-819-5326
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