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The market place is awash with many kinds of manufacturing scheduling systems. Due to the dynamic nature of the manufacturing
shop floor, it is of utmost importance that a manufacturing scheduling system can take care of these dynamic conditions. (...)
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The market place is awash with many kinds of manufacturing scheduling systems. Due to ...
is of... Best Manufacturing Scheduling Systems. ...
Published:
2005-08-29
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Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a management team can manage the throughput of its constraints to support the goals of its company. (...)
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Managing constraints in any manufacturing or service environment can be difficult. But with the right tools, accurate data,
and a skilled user, a ...
Published:
2008-08-01
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Abstract:
In their zeal to convince buyers that their products are easy to implement, vendors are making extraordinary claims. But
as the old saw goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. (...)
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In their zeal to convince buyers that their products are easy to implement, vendors are making extraordinary claims. But as
the old saw goes, if ...
Published:
2001-07-17
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New executive management, Internet-savvy products, and aggressive promotion have rescued Manugistics Group from the brink
of collapse, at least for the short term. Once the supply chain planning market leader, Manugistics has witnessed its market
position erode steadily over the last several years in fa (...)
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New executive management, Internet-savvy products, and aggressive promotion have rescued Manugistics Group from the brink
of collapse, at least fo...
Published:
2000-09-20
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"The upcoming Oracle Applications User Group (OAUG) event, to be held in Orlando, Fla., promises something for businesses
large and small. Not only will Oracle Corp. focus on the upcoming release of its Oracle 11i applications suite for large enterprises,
the company also will begin to extend its applica (...)
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... package announced near the end of June, which includes Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Global
Available to Promise, and Manufacturing Scheduling. ...
Published:
1999-09-27
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Abstract:
The face of business is rapidly evolving from traditional brick-and-mortar facades to electronic ones. While web businesses
spend considerable effort in polishing Internet front ends with sophisticated graphics and animation, they must also give
attention to back end fulfillment operations. Invisible to (...)
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The face of business is rapidly evolving from traditional brick-and-mortar facades to electronic ones. While web businesses
spend considerable eff...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Many manufacturers are seeking to deploy manufacturing technology to satisfy increasingly rigorous business demands. However,
the prospect of traditional software implementations can be daunting. Furthermore, managers and executives often cannot wait
for IT resources to become available to implement trad (...)
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On-demand Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling: How Manufacturers Are Achieving Faster
Business Value with Software as a Service. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of constraints, which is complementary to lean manufacturing when it comes to low volumes and complex environments,
may provide an answer. (...)
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manufacturing scheduling:
Lean principles are difficult to employ in complex environments, but materials requirement planning has well-known limitations.
The theory of cons...
Published:
2006-02-21
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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:
Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the
process manufacturing industry. With the exit or weakening position of most other process-focused vendors, SCT should thrive.
However, its low profile marketing strategy, undeveloped c (...)
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Although a relative newcomer, the Process Manufacturing Solutions division of SCT has been able to remain focused on the process
manufacturing ind...
Published:
2001-01-15
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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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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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See how workforce management systems allow manufacturers to have an optimized, flexible workforce schedule that automatically
adjusts to demand changes. Today’s manufacturers must be able to promptly cater to customer fluctuations in demand and maintain
profitability. With agile workforces, companies ha (...)
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... Most manufacturing organizations do not yet understand the strategic value of workforce
scheduling. ... What Is Tricky in Scheduling Manufacturing
Staff? ...
Published:
2011-03-10
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Abstract:
Still warm from an August IPO, SynQuest finds its revenues growing to new heights while its bottom line remains submerged. (...)
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Still warm from an August IPO, SynQuest finds its revenues growing to new heights while its bottom line remains submerged.
Published:
2000-09-28
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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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The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete
manufacturing. Dev...
Published:
2004-09-27
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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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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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This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. In this second part, design factors related to system usage in manufacturing enterprises are covered. (...)
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manufacturing scheduling:
This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr.
Scott Hamilton. In thi...
Published:
2007-04-18
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Abstract:
Deloitte & Touche recently named SynQuest, Inc. a preferred advanced planning and scheduling (APS) partner. Under the terms
of the agreement, Deloitte & Touche will provide supply chain redesign services in implementations of the SynQuest supply
chain suite of e-business applications. (...)
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Deloitte & Touche recently named SynQuest, Inc. a preferred advanced planning and scheduling (APS) partner. Under the
terms of the agreement, Delo...
Published:
1999-11-24
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Abstract:
Oracle Corporation officially released its Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) applications recently amid the usual fanfare.
Long in coming, APS still has significant ground to cover. (...)
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manufacturing scheduling:
... Oracle Demand Planning, Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning, Oracle Global Available To Promise (ATP)
Server, and Oracle Manufacturing Scheduling are a ...
Published:
2000-05-01
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Abstract:
On the heels of its win at Equilon, SCT Corporation recently secured another high-profile contract in the petroleum products
sector with Valvoline, the $1.1 billion lube oil division of Ashland Inc. (...)
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manufacturing scheduling:
On the heels of its win at Equilon, SCT Corporation recently secured another high-profile contract in the petroleum products
sector with Valvoline...
Published:
2000-07-25
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Abstract:
Internet collaboration is all the rage and SCM vendors are web enabling client/server-based applications in an effort to
retain current customers and entice prospective ones. (...)
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Internet collaboration is all the rage and SCM vendors are web enabling client/server-based applications in an effort to retain
current customers ...
Published:
2000-09-19