| 61. |
Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 for Manufacturing Environments (3 Pages)
by Dr. Scott Hamilton
Apr 18, 2007 Abstract : This continues a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott Hamilton. In this second part, design factors related to system usage in manufacturing enterprises are covered.
Type: Article
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| 62. |
Welch's by Production Modeling Corporation
Abstract : Learn how Welch's found a solution that would give it the ability to optimize and coordinate its short-term production schedules while building long-term master production schedule (MPS) based on the capacity constraints, inventory targets, and manpower.
Type: White Paper
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| 63. |
George Adams by SSI
Abstract : Lincolnshire pie and sausage producer George Adams Pork Products is looking to its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to underpin future growth through tighter control of the production process. Learn how it implemented SSI’s TROPOS system across its supply chain and received more accurate forecasting, improved production planning and process control, and enhanced yields, costs, and profitability.
Type: White Paper
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| 64. |
Web-based Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Exhibits Lean Approach (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 26, 2006 Abstract : SSI's approach appeals to process manufacturers, as well as some discrete manufacturers with short lead times and high volumes, where the traditional manufacturing resource planning (MRP) approach often shows many shortcomings (and can even be a recipe for disaster).
Type: Article
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| 65. |
Process Manufacturing Software: A Primer (5 Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Sep 3, 2005 Abstract : This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces; and provides cautions and caveats.
Type: Article
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| 66. |
Manufacturer's Nirvana -- Real-Time Actionable Information (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 12, 2005 Abstract : How many ERP vendors, including the largest ones, have natively built-in real-time production monitoring, warehousing management, time and attendance capture, and complete quality management systems?
Type: Article
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| 67. |
Quoting and Costing for Multiple Units of Measure (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 7, 2006 Abstract : A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking cycles on tools or machines, data collection, precision measurement, analysis and reporting, gage management, and material usage and labor tracking.
Type: Article
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| 68. |
Preparing for Product Development in Process Manufacturing (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 10, 2006 Abstract : Process manufacturing is complex, rendering the development of software to automate product lifecycle management for it a challenge. Moreover, due to variation in regulatory and other requirements, industry-tailored solutions are in demand.
Type: Article
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| 69. |
What Are Manufacturing Execution Systems? (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Nov 29, 2005 Abstract : Manufacturing execution systems (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 (ERP) systems obscure what an MES can bring to an enterprise.
Type: Article
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| 70. |
Managing Demand Using the Vendor Managed Inventory and Consignment Inventory Model by PATNI
Abstract : Integrating supply chains for better demand and supply management is a growing trend. Inventory, seen as the lifeblood of supply chains, is being streamlined and managed to meet lean manufacturing, just-in-time (JIT), vendor managed inventory (VMI), and value chain collaboration needs. VMI and the "consignment" inventory model, a distinctive flavor of VMI, can manage demand and improve operations.
Type: White Paper
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