A new video series, "Value stream management," offers an eight-step method for creating and applying a systematic process for the implementation of lean manufacturing.

A unique feature of the video-training package is a simulation case study of Premiere Manufacturing Company, which is a composite of actual company experiences. As you work through each step in the video series, you will solidify your learning by applying the principles and tools to Premiere Manufacturing's lean initiative. The cost is $1,995.
Productivity Press
800-394-6868

You may well know the challenge of understanding and taking full advantage of motion control devices. However, a new glossary of motion control terms should help lessen the burden for others who have not had to learn the hard way.

The glossary defines 186 motion terms from absolute position to z-axis. Visit the Allen-Bradley Drives General Motion Control Web site for a copy of the glossary at www.ab.com/motion/images/glossary.pdf. Rockwell Automation
612-871-8877

Version 5.0 of the Supply-Chain Operations Reference-model (SCOR) is now available. SCOR 5.0 reflects a number of changes.

Performance attributes were expanded from four to five by separating Flexibility and Responsiveness. As a result, accompanying metrics were reconciled throughout the model to ensure that they are measuring what they are intended to measure.

In addition, Return, the process just introduced in version 4.0, has been developed more completely. The new version is downloadable at www.supply-chain.org for member organizations.
Supply-Chain Council
412-781-4101

The difference between the old economy and today's new economy is speed and continuing technology revolution, according to consultant ATKearney. The latest edition of the company's Executive Agenda addresses these challenges and more.

Titled "Ideas and Insights for Business Leaders," this publication deals with subjects such as the evolution of Net markets and the early success of the WorldWide Retail Exchange and the ways to speed return on e-business investments.
ATKearney
312-648-0111