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Abstract:
Implementing Medical Manufacturing Technology to Improve Operations and Control Costs: Read this whitepaper and increase your
efficiency. US manufacturers spend over $25 billion every year on product warranty claims. For medical equipment manufacturers,
complex government regulations play a large part in (...)
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control manufacturing:
Implementing Medical Manufacturing Technology to Improve Operations and Control Costs: Read
this whitepaper and increase your efficiency. US manufa... ...
Published:
2010-03-30
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Abstract:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of
renowned manufacturing ERP provider J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently, the acquisition of demand flow and lean manufacturing
software solutions from JCIT, might indicate that (...)
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control manufacturing:
Hiring the former APICS president to head its manufacturing industry efforts a year ago, the high profile acquisition of renowned
manufacturing ER...
Published:
2004-01-24
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Abstract:
Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions will have to address inevitable challenges in order to continue to thrive
in a ruthless competitive environment with a limited opportunity and functionality that cannot easily be leveraged in many
other diverse sectors. Many larger vendors with more resource (...)
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control manufacturing:
... at larger organizations in A&D, instrumentation and control, machinery, medical
... is significant value-adding activity in design and manufacturing, where product ...
Published:
2002-05-27
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Abstract:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that
are more critical than others. This article explores the (...)
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... quality means extensive quality procedures, segregation (lot control), restriction of
use ... issues give us the simplest definition of process manufacturing. ...
Published:
2004-05-28
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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
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control manufacturing:
... change control (ECC), revision control, document management, planning
(MPS/MRP), shop floor control, project manufacturing control, business
intelligence (BI ...
Published:
2002-05-24
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Abstract:
A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of planned production requirements. However, market ambiguity and functional overlap with enterprise resource planning
systems obscure what an MES can bring to an ente (...)
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control manufacturing:
A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of plann...
Published:
2008-03-07
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Abstract:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of its distant smaller plants and divisions dispersed around the globe. Thus, SAP should hereby have the
wherewithal to defend its major accounts from encroachment (...)
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control manufacturing:
This partnership provides SAP with the opportunity to further extend its reach within its large corporate customer base by
serving the needs of it...
Published:
2004-05-11
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Abstract:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its
mySAP All-in-One vertical offerings for the higher-end of the mid-market, while offering the SAP Business One product to appeal
to smaller enterprises with less complex processes. Soft (...)
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control manufacturing:
As the contest for the lower-end of the market intensifies, SAP is further honing a twofold strategy of promulgating its mySAP
All-in-One vertical...
Published:
2004-05-07
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Abstract:
Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions will have to address inevitable challenges in order to continue to thrive
in a ruthless competitive environment with a limited opportunity and functionality that cannot easily be leveraged in many
other diverse sectors. Many larger vendors with more resource (...)
Excerpt related to
control manufacturing:
... at larger organizations in A&D, instrumentation and control, machinery, medical
... is significant value-adding activity in design and manufacturing, where product ...
Published:
2002-05-27
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Abstract:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for your
manufacturing organization. This reference guide provides insight into the discrete manufacturing ERP features and functions
currently available on today’s market. It will help you (...)
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control manufacturing:
Read this guide to discrete ERP functions & features to determine which discrete ERP features are a high priority for
your manufacturing organizati...
Published:
2010-02-25
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Abstract:
If Relevant Business Systems deliberately wanted to maintain its astute enterprise system as one of the best-kept secrets
in the A&D and government contracting manufacturing markets, it has certainly succeeded. However, given a growing horde of
viable solutions from larger and more renowned vendors, the (...)
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control manufacturing:
If Relevant Business Systems deliberately wanted to maintain its astute enterprise system as one of the best-kept secrets
in the A&D and governmen...
Published:
2005-01-24
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Abstract:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize businesses, and is moving to better address the specific needs of small manufacturers through a planned
strategic solution relationship with SoftBrands whereby (...)
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control manufacturing:
As for the lower-end of the market, SAP has designed SAP Business One to meet the core management needs of dynamically growing
small and midsize b...
Published:
2004-05-08
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Abstract:
Cincom's latest product release covers many new bases, is architecturally adequate and remains a well-attuned offering for
ETO and MRO enterprises. While it is a competitive product that will create buzz in its markets, the road to success is by
no means guaranteed. (...)
Excerpt related to
control manufacturing:
... change control (ECC), revision control, document management, planning
(MPS/MRP), shop floor control, project manufacturing control, business
intelligence (BI ...
Published:
2002-05-24
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Abstract:
The new independent company will certainly benefit from having control of its own financial destiny, being able to make decisions
based upon its own needs and objectives rather than being a small part of the much larger entities needs and objectives. (...)
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control manufacturing:
The new independent company will certainly benefit from having control of its own financial destiny, being able to make decisions
based upon its o...
Published:
2002-06-26
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Abstract:
Because manufacturers are now competing globally, they have shifted production to developing countries where cost of labor
and resources is low. Software vendors have combined supply chain management functionality with enterprise resource planning
software to stay globally competitive. (...)
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control manufacturing:
Because manufacturers are now competing globally, they have shifted production to developing countries where cost of labor
and resources is low. S...
Published:
2009-08-03
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Abstract:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) acceptance by smaller enterprises. (...)
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control manufacturing:
Intuitive is one of the vendors that have long attempted to mitigate the actual and perceived barriers to enterprise resource
planning (ERP) accep...
Published:
2004-06-23
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Abstract:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift solution
and Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One, the result of a joint initiative to integrate Fourth Shift functionality with
SAP Business One. (...)
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control manufacturing:
About two-thirds of SoftBrands' revenue comes from its manufacturing division, which includes the Classic Fourth Shift
solution and Fourth Shift E...
Published:
2006-02-28
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Abstract:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the extended
enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors excel in depends on their original ERP system's suitability for repetitive versus
to-order environments. (...)
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control manufacturing:
Intentia, Fujitsu Glovia, QAD, and SSA Global's solutions supporting lean manufacturing are examined. Which areas the
extended enterprise resource...
Published:
2006-02-20
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Abstract:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multiplicative benefits of real time information and reduced inventory, companies must assess their production
environment and supply chain activities. (...)
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control manufacturing:
Most lean manufacturing deployments target production operations, but can also be extended to other supply chain processes.
To realize the multipl...
Published:
2005-09-13
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Abstract:
Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't realizing
the real benefits of lean by bringing lean to their front-office operations. Here are a few tips on lean office operations. (...)
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control manufacturing:
Lean manufacturing practices are employed to some degree on almost every manufacturing floor, but many companies aren't
realizing the real benefit...
Published:
2009-01-07