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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
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2009-11-25
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When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel industry as a whole. The combined solution offering will address APS, MES, SCM, and more. (...)
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steel manufacturers:
When one company acquires another, who benefits? It seems PSI’s recent acquisition of AIS will benefit both—as well as their
clients and the steel...
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2009-11-25
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To respond to an ever-changing environment, steel manufacturers are making investments to improve their systems. But over
time, these modification dollars can add up! With an integrated and collaborative approach—combining the capabilities of a
manufacturing execution system (MES) with the advantages o (...)
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To respond to an ever-changing environment, steel manufacturers are making investments to
improve their systems. But over time, these modification... ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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When Johnstown Wire Technologies left its parent company, it had to quickly establish its own IT resources, as the legacy
system inhibited growth. The new system would have to be integrated, responsive, and include functionality for quality, lot
tracing, scheduling, and cost management. Learn about the r (...)
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Case Study: Johnstown Wire Technologies. Source: Consona. Document Type: Case Study Description: When Johnstown Wire Technologies
...
Published:
2010-03-11
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If you run one hundred batches, some will be great, some will be terrible. But what causes some to be great and some to be
terrible? Knowing the answer to that question can mean no more terrible batches, many more great ones, and making more money. (...)
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Process Manufacturers--Great Batch, Every Batch. Olin Thompson ... metrics. Most manufacturers
understand the definition of a good batch. From ...
Published:
2004-08-30
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Customers and the marketplace may have forgotten who Marcam is and what it stands for. The new owner must, for that reason,
communicate its successes and strategy to the marketplace, and aggressively invest in customer satisfaction, marketing, and
sales. (...)
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... it has acquired Marcam, a provider of specialized, operational-level enterprise resource planning (ERP)
solutions for process manufacturers, from Invensys plc ...
Published:
2004-10-20
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Like previous SSA Global's acquisitions, this merger too seems aimed at enlarging the existing customer base, market share,
and, more importantly, the predictably recurring support revenue and consequently larger R&D pool. (...)
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... it has acquired Marcam, a provider of specialized, operational-level enterprise resource planning (ERP)
solutions for process manufacturers, from Invensys plc ...
Published:
2004-10-19
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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. (...)
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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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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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... Software for manufacturers should be able to measure product yield accurately so that
... The entire manufacturing process of an integrated steel plant cannot be ...
Published:
2008-09-10
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For a vendor, focus is good, as it often results with more value to its targeted customers. A highly focused vendor can
also remain profitable even in difficult economic times. One example of a vendor delivering more by covering less is Ross
Systems. (...)
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... of ERP and e-business solutions for mid-market process manufacturers (www.rossinc ...
and natural products industries, including pulp and paper, steel and building ...
Published:
2002-04-10
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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. (...)
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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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This paper examines the steel service center segment of the wholesale distribution industry as a case in point of the challenges
facing distributors and the relief offered through supply chain software. (...)
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This paper examines the steel service center segment of the wholesale distribution industry as a case in point of the challenges
facing distributo...
Published:
2001-09-08
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According to the early signs, it appears that key elements of Webplan's business plan are producing results with dividends.
These elements involve positioning itself as a response management player with new pricing and packaging that provides an
aggressive entry point and fixed priced, fixed duration imp (...)
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According to the early signs, it appears that key elements of Webplan's business plan are producing results with dividends.
These elements involve...
Published:
2004-06-30
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Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Optimizing Operations Across The Supply Chain. Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant and Time-Bound. Demand planning applications can help manufacturers establish baseline sales forecasts and perform
analysis to improve resource usage. They can also h (...)
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steel manufacturers:
Your Challenge: Get Decision Makers' Approval for Optimizing Operations Across The Supply Chain. Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant and Tim...
Published:
2010-03-11
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... chips), while a metal center will start with a standard steel sheet and ...
to the problem of price and margin optimization software for large-scale manufacturers. ...
Published:
2009-01-05
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If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits
from service operations. This will lead in turn to significant overall profit margins. (...)
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If service parts and service personnel management are well managed, manufacturers can significantly improve their profits
from service operations....
Published:
2006-08-15
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Abstract:
Because the technology has become easier to implement, use, and maintain, many of the challenges to achieving the benefits
that supply chain management software applications can provide have been removed. (...)
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Because the technology has become easier to implement, use, and maintain, many of the challenges to achieving the benefits
that supply chain manag...
Published:
2001-09-14
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... with a flat roof, usually made of steel with walls and ... Manufacturers
Outsourcing Distribution Manufacturers have increasingly outsourced the distribution of ...
Published:
2008-10-24
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Abstract:
A Made2Manage Systems Customer Profile: The Story of Fuserashi International Technology, Inc. (F.I.T.).Reports and Other Package
to Use In Your Dynamic System of Made2Manage Systems Customer Profile. Based in Cleveland, Ohio (US), Fuserashi International
Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision nut (...)
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A Made2Manage Systems Customer Profile: The Story of Fuserashi International Technology, Inc. (FIT).Reports and Other Package
to Use In Your Dyn...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Despite rapid industrialization in China and other developing countries, most manufacturing execution systems (MES) and warehouse
management systems (WMS) are found in North America, Western Europe, and Japan. These systems have made extraordinary productivity
gains possible in the West. However, Chinese (...)
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... commodities, from oil to steel and cement, and its surging appetite is driving spot
prices up in global markets. Western manufacturers criticize China for ...
Published:
2005-07-23