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Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta: A Book ExcerptPart One: Sales and Operations Planning (6 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Mar 23, 2004 Abstract : Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Axapta provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a manufacturing or distribution business. This book excerpt focuses on running the business from the top with sales and operations planning (S&OP). Variation in operations affect the S&OP process and the nature of demand impacts the S&OP game plans.
Type: Article
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Sales and Operations Planning Part One: Identifying and Forecasting Demand (4 Pages)
by Scott Hamilton
Dec 11, 2003 Abstract : An effective sales and operations planning game plan results in fewer stock-outs, shorter delivery lead-times, higher on-time shipping percentages, a manageable amount of expediting, and improved customer service. Several guidelines are suggested to improve a firm's sales and operations planning process and the effectiveness of each product's game plan. This is an excerpt from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Navision.
Type: Article
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Justification of ERP Investments Part Four: Replacing or Re-implementing an ERP System (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 13, 2004 Abstract : An investment analysis focusing on enterprise resource planning (ERP) benefits frequently applies to those firms initially justifying an ERP implementation. It can also be used to justify a 're-implementation' when the initial efforts have failed to produce desired results. Reprinted from Maximizing Your ERP System by Dr. Scott Hamilton.
Type: Article
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Program Testing Methodology Part Two: Running Tests and Getting Approval (6 Pages)
by Dr. Edward J. Moskal
Aug 7, 2004 Abstract : After testing procedures have been created and the type of test data has been determined, link or string testing, and system testing must be executed to ensure the job stream is correct and to locate errors before production. Backup and restart testing must be also be conducted to ensure that the restart points within the system are accurately defined. Finally, to demonstrate the benefits and functionality of the system, management and user approval should be received.
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Microsoft Axapta: Design Factors Shape System Usage Part Two: Distribution Environments (4 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Feb 11, 2005 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 distribution environment.
Type: Article
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Selecting a CMMS System (5 Pages)
by Juan Francisco Segura
Jun 10, 2005 Abstract : There are many CMMS and MRO systems in the market, each one with specific features that can bring benefits to airlines or repair shops. An airline's needs must be defined by the process, which help establish an objective that will ultimately select the best system.
Type: Article
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Planning Horizon of a Technical Personnel Management System (4 Pages)
by Juan Francisco Segura
Aug 19, 2005 Abstract : Airlines struggle every day to reduce costs, maintain the level of customer service, and have more efficient processes, and this puts more pressure on line maintenance supervisors and engineers. This is where a maintenance personnel management system can be useful.
Type: Article
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How to Choose an ERP System for Process Manufacturing by EMR Innovations
Abstract : The benefits of implementing a manufacturing system are well known and well documented, but there are many factors to consider when selecting a system. Companies seeking to automate their manufacturing systems, wanting to upgrade entry-level software, or seeking new technology need to ask themselves serious questions to determine if and what type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to get. Learn how to assess if you need a new ERP system for your process manufacturing environment.
Type: White Paper
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Go Fygir! SCT Defeats Incumbent AspenTech at Texaco, Shell Venture (3 Pages)
by Steve McVey
Apr 28, 2000 Abstract : ERP vendor SCT Corp. recently sold its Fygir Demand Planning product to Equilon, a joint refining venture of Shell Oil and Texaco that had signed Aspen Technology’s largest deal for its PIMS™ planning and scheduling software.
Type: Article
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