MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- While leading
manufacturers embrace lean principles for production processes,
this is not always the case across the rest of their organizations.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in
digital imaging solutions, will help demonstrate the value of Lean
Document Processes at the American Production and Inventory Control
Society (APICS) 2016 conference taking place at the Washington
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., from September 25 to 27.
Attendees are encouraged to participate in the APICS Learning
Tracks panel discussion, taking place Monday, September 26 from 2:30-3:45 p.m., to learn how their business can
benefit from the advantages of lean document processes. Based on
research conducted by the MPI Group, a Next Gen Manufacturing
research company, Canon and MPI will discuss how lean principles,
combined with imaging technologies, can help manufacturing and
supply chain professionals improve document workflows, protect
confidential information, improve document efficiency and reduce
waste. Those in attendance will also hear how applying these
principles has assisted Quantum Rehab, a global healthcare mobility
company and division of Pride Mobility.
"Quantum Rehab is dedicated to delivering the best possible
complex rehab product solutions for each unique individual. With
hundreds of options available for each wheelchair design, it's
imperative that the user manuals are not only customized, but
accurate," said Jay Brislin, vice
president, Quantum Rehab. "Leveraging Canon's technology and
integrating lean best practices into our manufacturing process has
not only helped ensure that we deliver quickly for our customers,
but that we deliver it right the first time."
"The quantity of data and documents in today's modern
manufacturing environment is unprecedented," said John Brandt, chief executive officer and
founder, The MPI Group. "However, by applying the principles of
lean management to document and data flow, businesses can improve
productivity and security."
In addition to the seminar, Canon, as a Silver Sponsor of the
conference, will also exhibit workflow solutions at booth #401 to
help the manufacturing industry optimize document business
processes and learn how to help strengthen their business.
Document Security Features
The unstructured nature of
document workflows of some manufacturing environments, caused by
factors such as few policies, inefficient processes, lack of
standardization and limited monitoring, can put sensitive
information at risk. Among the solutions showcased at the booth
will be uniFLOW with Secure Audit Manager Express, which can
monitor, log and track user document activity from Canon
multifunction printers. Whether a user is scanning, copying,
printing or faxing, this solution can identify key words in
documents and send an alert to a designated recipient if the
keyword is detected, helping to prevent information from being
leaked. uniFLOW with Secure Audit Manager Express is an excellent
solution for a manufacturer that is concerned about sensitive
information distribution through their MFPs*.
Help Reduce Waste and Costs
While paper-based business
processes have their place in the manufacturing industry, making
paper work effectively can be a key element in helping to drive
down cost, eliminate waste and help with aspects of securing
information. Lean document processes aid in controlling printing
over networked devices with rules and policies, minimizing
redundant costs and other wastes, while assisting to boost
transparency and accountability of the users. Canon will also
showcase solutions that can help manufacturers to minimize waste
and costs. One example, uniFLOW, monitors printing devices,
employees and usage to provide insight into how time and resources
are being allocated. Featuring intelligent controls, print policies
can be enforced across a company with rules-based routing, enabled
printer defaults and access restrictions to printing functions
based on job roles to help ensure time and resources are being used
effectively.
Document Workflow Efficiency
By implementing lean
document processes, manufacturers can eliminate bottlenecks that
can slow work and efficiency, primarily by helping to standardize
processes, increase speed and accuracy. Visitors to the booth will
also learn about specific services and solutions that can help to
automate workflows and boost efficiency. For example, Therefore™
information management software can help eliminate bottlenecks and
standardize lean workflows, helping to reduce training time and
streamline repetitive document workflows. As workforces are
typically expanded and contracted based on business needs, HR is a
critical function in manufacturing. When used for HR Onboarding,
Therefore™ allows businesses to implement an automated process with
security features to help improve the processing of new employees.
Another solution, Accounts Payable Procure to Pay, can
streamline workflows for manufacturers managing their invoices
for accounts payable where there may be multiple approvals or
exception processing, this solution can provide a managed
workflow.
"In today's fast-paced manufacturing environments, lean document
solutions can help drive value for businesses and their customers,"
said Dennis Amorosano, vice
president, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Our dedication to lean document
processing demonstrates Canon's commitment to providing our
customers, like Quantum Rehab, with tools to help simplify today's
complex business issues."
For more information about lean document processes, visit
www.usa.canon.com.
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is
a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately
$31 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon
U.S.A. is committed to the highest
level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent
U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. Canon U.S.A. is
dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas
Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for
the design, construction, operations and maintenance of
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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of
their respective owners.
Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
*Canon offers security features that can help your
business. Many variables can impact the security of your
devices and data. Canon does not warrant that the use of its
features will prevent malicious attacks, or prevent misuse of
devices or data or other security issues. Nothing herein should be
construed as legal counsel or regulatory advice concerning
customers' compliance with laws related to privacy and security.
Customers must have their own qualified counsel determine the
feasibility of a particular solution as it relates to regulatory
and statutory compliance. Some security settings may affect device
functionality or performance. You may want to test these settings
before deploying them in your environment to ensure you understand
their effects.
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http://www.usa.canon.com
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1-800-OK-CANON
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