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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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manufacturing system systems:
A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time
execution of plann...
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2008-03-07
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By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by focusing on a handful of core markets, Intuitive has managed to keep itself on healthy track. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
By deliberately steering clear of too ambitious expansionist policies that have hindered so many smaller software companies
in the past, and by fo...
Published:
2004-06-24
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Having reached its first decade of existence, Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a stealth mid-market ERP provider, has long
taken the plunge of rewriting its system onto the pure Microsoft .NET managed code framework, which might bear fruits in the
long run, if not immediately. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
Having reached its first decade of existence, Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a stealth mid-market ERP provider, has long
taken the plunge of rew...
Published:
2004-06-22
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Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully when selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Given the maturity of the ERP market,
its ongoing consolidation, and that fact that competitive ad (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
Companies that are project manufacturers, engineer-to-order (ETO), build-to-order, jobbing shops or contract manufacturers
should think carefully ...
Published:
2004-05-05
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Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-specific functionality with the flexibility to accommodate each company's unique processes goes a long
way toward improving the functional fit and the speed of (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
Users increasingly look for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed for a specific business, since software
that combines industry-s...
Published:
2004-05-03
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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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manufacturing system systems:
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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ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboration across the extended enterprise. It should especially be suited to organizations that seek to maintain complex
selling relationships, such as businesses whose (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
ETO-oriented (engineer-to-order) systems must facilitate the near real time transfer of information and complex product knowledge
for collaboratio...
Published:
2004-05-04
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Abstract:
The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and
statutory reporting, but do little to streamline or control operational activities. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
The differences between ERP and accountancy solutions are huge. Accountancy solutions help with financial management and statutory
reporting, but ...
Published:
2004-09-25
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To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing
has given plant-level systems a whole new meaning. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
To gain the competitive edge, enterprises are seeking tools to break information silos. Collaborative planning and manufacturing
has given plant-l...
Published:
2005-11-23
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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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manufacturing system systems:
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:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a manufacturing environm (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-12
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While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different
technologies and have different user requirements. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to
enterprise planning app...
Published:
2008-03-28
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Companies who build specifically for a customer have unique requirements that are often not understood or dealt with well
by some ERP vendors, particularly in the mid-market, who think that systems designed around volume manufacturing fit everywhere. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
Companies who build specifically for a customer have unique requirements that are often not understood or dealt with well
by some ERP vendors, par...
Published:
2003-03-12
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Abstract:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution automation. Adding a warehouse management system is a logical option for many manufacturers, but this article
provides insight into another option: extending ERP d (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
As a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrated workforce productivity solutions, we have seen many approaches
to distribution auto...
Published:
2009-08-05
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Abstract:
Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings
with it a host of questions. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
Replacing an aging enterprise resource planning/manufacturing resource planning (ERP/MRP) system to stay competitive brings
with it a host of ques...
Published:
2003-01-27
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Abstract:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise resource planning vendors with extensive e-commerce initiatives, development staffs, and renewed interest
in PLM, are as likely to lead the way. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
E-business has prompted a lot of vendors to move towards creating electronic product lifecycle management (e-PLM) suites.
However, enterprise reso...
Published:
2005-10-21
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Abstract:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
As enterprise applications systems developed over time, a continuous stream of new terminology surfaced. This is a glossary
of those terms.
Published:
2004-12-24
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Abstract:
The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose
enterprise software, typically require heavy customization in order to work. On the other hand, when project-oriented organizations
turn to small off-the-shelf project-management s (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
The unique business needs of project-oriented organizations, when addressed by large ERP vendors that offer general-purpose
enterprise software, t...
Published:
2005-01-26
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Abstract:
The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve
to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level. (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve
to support near real tim...
Published:
2005-11-21
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Abstract:
IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other vendors' components, all providing for flexibility, modularity and ongoing post-implementation system
agility and incremental deployment. The Company supports m (...)
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manufacturing system systems:
IFS was one of the first ERP vendors to incorporate concepts of component technology and a high-level of integration with
both its own and other v...
Published:
1999-12-01