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To be certain its materials management functions were up to par with industry best practices, a South African fertilizer
plant obtained the services of an inventory optimization firm. In doing so, it was able to identify weak links in its inventory
control processes, and achieved a savings of over $2 mil (...)
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2010-03-11
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In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operations with no constraints or bottlenecks to worry about. But in reality manufacturing is all about managing
constraints. A lot of constraints! This article discus (...)
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In an ideal world, we can have an exception free manufacturing operations. And for the most part, it will be a "management
by exception" operation...
Published:
2004-07-24
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Abstract:
Radio frequency identification (RFID) has been around for more than thirty years, and today’s manufacturers are using this
technology to help connect trading partners and align supply chains. But just as businesses need to look beyond the manufacturing
supply chain to see the benefits of investing in R (...)
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Beyond the Tag: Finding RFID Value in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications. Source: Intermec. Document
Type: White Paper Description ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendors who cater to the needs of customers in these industries. But these industries have some unique
requirements which are discussed throughout this article. S (...)
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Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity
for the software vendor...
Published:
2004-07-17
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... Discrete Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing. ...
Project Management, Process Manufacturing Costing. Product Data Management
(PDM), Material Management. ...
Published:
2007-11-12
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Process versus Discrete ERP Systems: If you need it, we have it! Download for free Process versus Discrete ERP Systems now.
Sorting out the differences between the two main types of manufacturing software can be mind-boggling for companies when searching
for an ERP system. Companies can mistakenly purchas (...)
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Process versus Discrete ERP Systems. ... Type: White Paper Description: Sorting out the
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2010-03-11
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... the Made2Manage ERP solution, the SCM module provides ... manufacturing,
and make-to-order manufacturing capabilities ... designed for process and discrete
manufacturers ...
Published:
2009-06-30
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... with a discrete ERP or SCM product and ... when organizations
attempt to shoehorn discrete ERP software into a process manufacturing environment, users
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Published:
2012-01-30
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With web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing
environment, discrete enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications today are not as they once were. Learn about the current
trends and how to select a discrete ERP system for yo (...)
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With web-enabled technology, business intelligence, and supply chain management becoming integral parts of the manufacturing
environment, discrete...
Published:
2009-05-29
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The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems
that often prove to be the hardest to acquire due to the unique issues of the process enterprise. (...)
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The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems
that often prove to be...
Published:
2008-03-21
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... In the discrete manufacturing sector, the bill of materials ...
significant shift in the manufacturing industry is ... an organization (PDM/PLM, ERP, SCM,
etc.) that ...
Published:
2008-10-15
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Abstract:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
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Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the
areas of product development and regulatory complian (...)
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Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning one...
Published:
2009-03-16
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Abstract:
Combining process industry–oriented product lifecycle management capabilities with process manufacturing–oriented enterprise
resource planning ones can help alleviate many of the challenges particular to the process manufacturers, especially in the
areas of product development and regulatory complian (...)
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... Rework of unused material is preferable, but ... oriented supply chain
management (SCM) solutions could ... For instance, certain discrete
manufacturing sectors are ...
Published:
2009-03-16
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Abstract:
QAD, a renowned provider of enterprise software solutions for midsized global manufacturers, has outlived many of its contemporaries
by maintaining its stronghold in the discrete and process manufacturing sectors. In doing so, the vendor has reached a respected,
veteran status. (...)
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QAD, a renowned provider of enterprise software solutions for midsized global manufacturers, has outlived many of its contemporaries
by maintainin...
Published:
2007-10-05
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Abstract:
Logo Business Solutions’ enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Unity, was implemented by several automotive parts
manufacturers and suppliers. Unity’s ability to integrate with electronic data interchange (EDI) helped these companies better
handle purchasing, planning, production, invoicing, r (...)
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Automotive Parts Suppliers Case Study. Source: Logo Business Solutions. Document Type: Case Study Description: Logo Business
Solutions ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Manufacturing 2007 Executive Summary. Papers and Other Package to Use In Your System for Manufacturing. For a decade, IndustryWeek
and the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) Census of Manufacturers have provided data to US manufacturers. This year,
MPI fielded a similar survey in Canada, offering a (...)
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Manufacturing 2007 Executive Summary. Papers and Other Package to Use In Your System for Manufacturing. For a decade, IndustryWeek
and the Manufact...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Despite solid horizontal ERP functionality, product flexibility, and very good customer service, Infinium's challenge remains
its lack of mind share and brand awareness outside of its hospitality stronghold. (...)
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... SRM), and supply chain management (SCM) including finite ...
in the process manufacturing market (compared to the discrete manufacturing)
remain the ...
Published:
2002-05-29
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Abstract:
A lean supply chain consists of two major components—lean manufacturing and lean distribution—which focus on satisfying customer
demand efficiently, at the lowest cost, with the least amount of waste. But what if your replenishment strategy is your distribution
center’s weakest link? To improve cus (...)
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Document Type: White Paper Description: A lean supply chain consists of two major components—lean manufacturing
and lean distribution—which focus on ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter
businesses. (...)
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General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Published:
2006-09-05