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Abstract:
Manufacturing processes for an integrated steel plant typically encompass three distinct types of manufacturing: flow manufacturing,
process manufacturing, and mill manufacturing, meaning that such a plant is effectively a mixed-mode manufacturer. Software
systems for these manufacturers' diverse needs a (...)
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... At each stage of production, product properties should be measured and controlled using
a manufacturing management software that is capable of taking into ...
Published:
2008-09-10
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Abstract:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production
capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw
and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There a (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software
which assume either infinite production capacity for calculating ...
Published:
2004-10-12
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Abstract:
The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Developing production planning and scheduling software for any textile mill is a real challenge even for seasoned
industry experts. This article focuses on some o (...)
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manufacturing production software:
The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Dev...
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2004-09-27
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Abstract:
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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manufacturing production software:
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:
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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manufacturing production software:
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:
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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manufacturing production software:
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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This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces;
and provides cautions and caveats. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces;
and provides caution...
Published:
2005-09-03
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Abstract:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Collaboration in Process' which is based on recognition that process manufacturers and distributors will
increasingly go to market as members of competing commerce (...)
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manufacturing production software:
SCT has announced more e-commerce offerings for the process industries, including an expanded vision for their iProcess.sct
solution called 'Coll...
Published:
2001-04-30
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Abstract:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software which assume either infinite production
capacity for calculating quantities of raw material and work in progress (WIP) requirements or infinite quantities of raw
and WIP materials for calculating production capacity. There a (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Most of the manufacturing software vendors have planning and scheduling software
which assume either infinite production capacity for calculating ...
Published:
2004-10-12
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Abstract:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to synchronize the supply chain, Pelion Systems is attempting to establish a new market category, manufacturing
process optimization, to satisfy this need. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Manufacturing operations are characterized by a need for factory transformation management. Via software that uses a "virtual
factory" approach to...
Published:
2006-01-31
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Abstract:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP system developer J.D. Edwards this summer, and most recently demand flow and lean manufacturing software
solution from JCIT, might indicate some deep though (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Even before the mega merger, PeopleSoft had already set it sights on a bigger manufacturing presence. PeopleSoft’s acquisition
of mid-to-large ERP...
Published:
2004-01-27
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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 th (...)
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manufacturing production software:
As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure
conversions, and pack...
Published:
2004-05-26
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Abstract:
Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials and accounting, asset management, and human capital management applications to supply chain management
and channel management solutions. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Software-as-a-service solutions are emerging to address almost every business application need considered "mission critical"
including financials ...
Published:
2007-01-15
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Abstract:
The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenges and software requirements for these industries. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
The food and beverage industries have very special needs, many of which are externally regulated. Read on to discover some
of the unique challenge...
Published:
2009-11-27
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Abstract:
Contrary to most of its competitors that had opportunistically pursued their customers randomly, and whose latest vertical
initiatives stem from the sudden epiphany that a certain percentage of their customers come from certain industry, Lilly’s
recent vertical initiatives are indeed a further sharpeni (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Contrary to most of its competitors that had opportunistically pursued their customers randomly, and whose latest vertical
initiatives stem from t...
Published:
2003-02-20
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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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manufacturing production software:
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:
Invensys has created a new group within its Production Management Division called Invensys Production Solutions. The group
includes the PRISM and Protean process ERP products plus the resources of Invensys Validation Services group. While the unit
should have much strength, it also has certain liabilit (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Invensys has created a new group within its Production Management Division called Invensys Production Solutions. The group
includes the PRISM and...
Published:
2003-05-13
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Abstract:
SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
SynQuest, Inc. with help from IBM makes good on its promise to deliver an AS/400-based version of its manufacturing software.
Published:
2000-04-18
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Abstract:
Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its
strong offerings and efficient distribution model for its target niche. However, the future is not going to be quite so bright
unless the company overcomes serious challenges. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
Lilly Software’s financial success and double-digit revenue growth during the recent years have been attributable to its strong
offerings and effi...
Published:
2001-02-08
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Abstract:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primary advantage of enterprise systems is that they can handle considerably more information than can be accommodated
manually. (...)
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manufacturing production software:
All good lean systems have both physical systems in the plant and near real time information technology backbones that centralize
data. The primar...
Published:
2006-02-16