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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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production industry:
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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Abstract:
The question, 'Do vertical industry needs play a significant role in a PLM software selection?' should be a simple question
to answer. Instead, it is a question best answered with a series of questions. (...)
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production industry:
... In general, the more complicated the product and the production scenario the more differentiated
the industry requirements will be. ...
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2003-12-26
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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production industry:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07
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For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother operations. They must also resolve the challenges posed by environmental regulations and the need for seamless
data integration. (...)
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production industry:
For chemical companies, optimizing the distribution network and rationalizing inventories are the keys to an efficient supply
chain and smoother o...
Published:
2006-05-11
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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 the (...)
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production industry:
... Dealing With Second Quality Fabric. A concern and ongoing production problem in the
textile industry is the matter of second quality fabric. ...
Published:
2004-05-28
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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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production industry:
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:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting a solution that can deal with the unique needs of the business. (...)
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production industry:
Enterprise systems have brought many benefits to chemical environments, but for individual enterprises, gaining these benefits
requires selecting ...
Published:
2006-05-12
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Enterprise application providers wanting to address the distinct regulatory requirements of the automotive, food, safety,
and life sciences industries need to offer enterprises industry-oriented enterprise resource planning systems that are sound
and compliance-ready. (...)
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production industry:
Enterprise application providers wanting to address the distinct regulatory requirements of the automotive, food, safety,
and life sciences indust...
Published:
2007-03-02
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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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production industry:
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:
Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors supplying major supermarket retailers share many common business challenges.
The customers—powerful and demanding supermarkets and retail chains—want products manufactured "to order," with lead times
measured in hours rather than days or weeks. (...)
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production industry:
Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors supplying major supermarket retailers share many common business challenges.
The customers—powerf...
Published:
2006-10-31
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PeopleSoft and Bradley Ward will integrate their products in an alliance aimed at the food processing industry. The completed
solution will let companies' link real-time plant floor level data to ERP systems. (...)
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production industry:
PeopleSoft and Bradley Ward will integrate their products in an alliance aimed at the food processing industry. The completed
solution will let co...
Published:
2000-02-28
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i2 Technologies will join forces with process control system maker Honeywell in a bid to expand its presence in the energy,
chemicals, and pharmaceutical industries. (...)
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production industry:
i2 Technologies will join forces with process control system maker Honeywell in a bid to expand its presence in the energy,
chemicals, and pharmac...
Published:
2000-05-17
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Abstract:
With the acquisition of 49% of the Norwegian software company Scase, Intentia claims to be the first Enterprise Applications
provider to offer an integrated system for origin tracing of food items. The announcement provides potential benefits for
the livestock processing industry in the EU, but enterpri (...)
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production industry:
With the acquisition of 49% of the Norwegian software company Scase, Intentia claims to be the first Enterprise Applications
provider to offer an ...
Published:
2001-04-09
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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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production industry:
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:
Enterprises understand the value of integration. One area that has been ignored is the plant. Plant systems and corporate
systems must be complementary and leverage each other to provide their maximum value. Production intelligence provides both
integration and valuable information which is not availabl (...)
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production industry:
... Production intelligence provides both integration and valuable information not available
in ... five years experience as an executive in the software industry. ...
Published:
2005-01-15
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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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production industry:
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:
JDA Portfolio 2004.1products have been developed or acquired by JDA in order to present customers with an enterprise offering
that might currently be the broadest, most functional set of industry leading retail demand chain software solutions available
to retailers and their suppliers. (...)
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production industry:
JDA Portfolio 2004.1products have been developed or acquired by JDA in order to present customers with an enterprise offering
that might currently...
Published:
2004-12-30
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Abstract:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requirements for a Supply Chain Planning (SCP) system. This article discusses some of these unique needs. (...)
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production industry:
The continuous chemical industries typically share an objective of running at near 100% utilization. This and other realities
yield unique requir...
Published:
2002-08-04
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Abstract:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer having limited power to increase or maintain prices. The only real variable the manufacturer does control
is cost. (...)
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production industry:
In the food and beverage industry, the channel master makes final volume decisions and mostly controls the unit price, with
the manufacturer havin...
Published:
2006-11-01
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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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production industry:
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