Articles and White Papers
The following is a list of what we think are useful articles and white papers which you might find interesting to download and read. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised.
From Sales and Operations Planning to Integrated Enterprise Leadership
An article published by the Institute of Operations Management Volume 33 Number 3,
which details how Delos' Integrated Enterprise Leadership model has evolved from
the SOP of the 1980's
Doing things right in the Credit Crisis
An article published by the CILT in the Institute of Operations Management journal,
Volume 35 Number 3 June 2009, which gives a useful summary of how to reduce
inventory and squeeze out more cash for the business.
White Paper on ERP Implementation methodology.
When companies implement ERP systems they check whether the system works through
software pilots. However, they fail to check how the company will operate with new
processes,organisational roles and responsibilities, and policies. The Delos pilot
methodology eliminates many of the traditional failures associated with ERP
software implementations.
Integrated Performance Measurement - the antidote to Initiativitis
An article published by the Institute of Operations Management in June 2002, which
outlines how an integrated set of performance measures which drive towards
the company's vision will make people feel that they are not being driven by too
many initiatives.
As part of the implementation of the Lean business organisation, it is critical to
break down functional silos by establishing Value Streams. A key appointment
is the role of the Value Stream Manager who takes an entrepreneurial view
of the Value Stream.
Seven Habits for successful implementation of ERP Systems
Published by the online Evaluation centre magazine, this article lays out the
seven most important issues to address when implementing ERP systems. It
emphasis changing habits is more important than changing the software.
RFID - Recipe for Inventory Destruction.
RFID is a technology which will soon be in general use. This article discusses
how the technique could be a great asset in demand planning as well as acting
as a sophisticated tracking device. Published by the IOM in their January 2006
"Control" magazine.
Total Supply Chain Cost model.
A white paper which outlines how to evaluate the total cost of the supply chain.
The standard accounting systems ignore the costs of lost sales, sub-optimum
pricing and obsolescence. Companies on a lean journey need to account for these items.
This white paper outlines all of the steps required to ensure a successful
implementation of an ERP system - tools, processes, people and organisation
all need to change. Since 80 % of ERP implementations fail, and the cost of
failure so high, this article is well worth the read.
Master Scheduling Policy Document
When companies implement ERP systems, they tend to get abused because there is
not an effective Master Scheduling Policy in place. This white paper gives a sample
document developed with clients that will enable you to get control of
your business, minimise inventory and maximise customer service.
Flowcasting - an Executive Guide
Flowcasting is a revolutionary new concept in how to forecast at the consumer level
using EPOS [Electronic Point of Sale] data. That forecast is used to drive the
replenishment of product to the shelf in all supermarket outlets. It
eliminates out of stocks, reduces inventory and increases delivery performance
to unprecendented levels.