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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
King Plastic manufactures polymer products for worldwide distribution. Upgrading to the latest versions of Microsoft® Dynamics
GP and Microsoft® Dynamics CRM, the company wanted to boost user adoption without scaling support costs. Now, it uses the
solutions to track sales leads and manage profiles for (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Case Study: King Plastic. Source: Microsoft. Document Type: Case Study Description: King Plastic
manufactures polymer products for worldwide distribution. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate end-use. However, general enterprise resource planning software typically does not meet the requirements
of these industries. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate ...
Published:
2006-09-12
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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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. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
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
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Abstract:
Founded in 1989, Plastic Components, Inc. (PCI) uses complete process automation to keep costs low and quality high. To support
this vision, PCI adopted lean manufacturing principles, such as staffing for efficiency, investing in quality equipment and
support systems, and pursuing process improvements. I (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Leads Global Competition At Home With EnterpriseIQ. Source: IQMS. Document Type: Case Study Description: Founded in 1989,
Plastic Components, Inc. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more appropriate for the upper-end of the market. This, combined with IQMS' reliance on Oracle, and its well-integrated
product will pose challenges to the vendor's growt (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
A solid product aside, good may be just too good for IQMS. Potential customers may shy away because its well-rounded solution
may seem more approp...
Published:
2005-04-09
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Abstract:
A few years ago, the top customer complaint for plastics provider Rowmark was shipping errors. For several reasons, customers
weren’t receiving what they ordered. Problems were traced back to handwritten inventory labels, and manual counting and checking
of orders. Learn how the company upgraded the sy (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Case Study: Rowmark LLC Doubles in Size while Reducing Inventory and Customer Service. Source: Consona. Document Type: Case
Study ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive
one-source delivery and services and implementation methodology as its differentiating trait. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive
one-source delive...
Published:
2005-04-05
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Abstract:
Learn how Eastern Plastics, a small precision plastic machining, design, and assembly company, implemented an integrated
solution and document management system to aid in its growing, international business. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
... Source: Epicor. Document Type: Case Study Description: Learn how Eastern Plastics, a small precision
plastic machining, design, and assembly company ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Plastic suppliers require software systems that provide resources for multisite operations, including engineering, warehousing,
and purchasing. However, most vendors solutions do not meet the specific needs of the plastics industry. IMPACT Encore solution
gives plastics suppliers an encompassing solutoin (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
... Source: SYSPRO. Document Type: White Paper Description: Plastic suppliers require software
systems that provide resources for multisite operations, including ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Dillen Products, Inc. is a major supplier of plastic planters and trays to the grower segment of the horticultural market.
Dillen needed a better way to manage its increasingly diverse inventory, meet the labeling and distribution demands of its
major retailers, and integrate its warehouse management sys (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
... Products, Inc. is a major supplier of plastic planters and trays to the grower segment
of the horticultural market. Dillen needed ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
IQMS has certainly succeeded in helping hundreds of midsized plastic processors and other repetitive manufacturers increase
their "collective intelligence quotient" through the fully functional EnterpriseIQ. IQMS has expanded throughout Europe and
Asia, and believes with its service policy, it can conti (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
IQMS has certainly succeeded in helping hundreds of midsized plastic processors and other repetitive manufacturers increase
their "collective inte...
Published:
2005-04-04
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Abstract:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's products for plant intelligence. SAP users in the process of evaluating plant intelligence solutions should
seriously consider Lighthammer. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
SAP has gained connectivity to virtually any source on the plant floor and analytical functionality through its acquisition
of Lighthammer's produ...
Published:
2006-02-07
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Abstract:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain operations, since real-time inventory control, tracking, and alerting capabilities could be very important
advantages of RFID. As tagged inventory goes throug (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
For retailers and the other vertical industries, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags present enormous opportunities
to improve supply chain...
Published:
2004-04-22
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Abstract:
While Syspro’s recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned
offering for small enterprises should certainly give other incumbent players a run for their money. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
While Syspro’s recent product release does not necessarily represent a major ground breaking, its broad and well-attuned offering
for small enterp...
Published:
2001-11-08
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Abstract:
Although recent initiatives should, to our mind, contribute to creating increased demand and acceptance of the offering in
the intended SME market, nevertheless, Made2Manage will have to address certain challenges in order to continue to thrive
in this cutthroat competitive environment. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Although recent initiatives should, to our mind, contribute to creating increased demand and acceptance of the offering in
the intended SME market...
Published:
2003-01-22
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Abstract:
Made2Manage focused on enriching the software ownership experience for its customers--to the point where they sometimes even
volunteer to influence prospective buyers. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Made2Manage focused on enriching the software ownership experience for its customers--to the point where they sometimes even
volunteer to influenc...
Published:
2005-02-23
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Abstract:
Made2Manage focused on enriching the software ownership experience for its customers--to the point where they sometimes even
volunteer to influence prospective buyers. (...)
Excerpt related to
plastic industries:
Made2Manage focused on enriching the software ownership experience for its customers--to the point where they sometimes even
volunteer to influenc...
Published:
2005-02-23