What Makes Process Process?

by Olin Thompson ... The primary determinant of a system’s ability to meet the production management needs of a process ... The classic bill of material (BOM) application models a ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2008/03/research_notes/GA_EV_XOT_03_21_08_1.asp - 14k - 2008-03-21 Summary: The systems dealing with manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and customer order management systems are among the systems that often prove to be the hardest to acquire due to the unique issues of the process enterprise.

Discrete Manufacturing (ERP):MISys MISys

... Functionality includes inventory management, bill of material (BOM) revision control, integrated purchasing, MRP, master production scheduling (MPS), bar coding ... http://vs.technologyevaluation.com/software/46-8072/Discrete-Manufacturing-ERP/MISys-MISys.html - 4k - 2008-05-14

A Response Management Pioneer Offers Its Solution

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... built-in calculation engines: bill of material (BOM), material planning, planning ... orders, forecast, procurement, constraint management, capacity analysis ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/03/research_notes/NA_SC_PJ_03_19_08_1.asp - 26k - 2008-03-19 Summary: Kinaxis Inc. is answering the needs of global manufacturers by delivering an on-demand response management service. These services are designed to help manufacturers drive quick responses to ever-changing global supply chains and fulfillment networks.

Discrete Manufacturing (ERP):Visual 2000 International Visual 2000 ...

... Planning), RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization), In-Transit Management, Warehouse Management, EDI, Bar Coding, and Product BOM (Bill of Material). ... http:/.../software/46-22073/Discrete-Manufacturing-ERP/Visual-2000-International-Visual-2000-IIS.html - 4k - 2008-05-14

Getting It Right: ERP Solutions for Mixed-mode Manufacturers

by Alexander Hankewicz ... Management has clear visibility to model known and unknown what-if situations that might have major bottom-line impact. By being able to set, manage, bill, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/02/research_notes/MN_ER_AH_02_08_08_1.asp - 41k - 2008-02-08 Summary: Falling somewhere between discrete and process manufacturing, mixed-mode manufacturers haven t always been well served by traditional discrete or process enterprise resource planning solutions. But that s changing now, as mixed-mode manufacturers finally have access to solutions that truly address th

Best Practices for Transporters and 3PL Service Providers

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... Management has clear visibility to model known and unknown what-if situations that might have major bottom-line impact. By being able to set, manage, bill, and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2008/02/research_notes/MI_SC_XAA_02_06_08_1.asp - 43k - 2008-02-06 Summary: The business of transporting goods is risky, complex, and effort-intensive. Despite the continuing rise in fuel prices, employee salaries, and other overhead costs, transporters often face the prospect of providing their services at lower rates. How can transporters survive in such a difficult business c

RFP Templates By Category

... Systems, Reporting, Electronic Bill Presentment and ... Financials, HR, Material Converting Manufacturing Management ... Data Vaulting, BOM Management, Recipe Management ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/store.asp?catid=-1 - 66k - 2007-12-04

What Are Manufacturing Execution Systems?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... that affect the production plan, such as a bill of materials (BOM) item shortage ... The Material Movement Management module schedules and manages the movement ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_07_08_1.asp - 19k - 2008-03-07 Summary: A manufacturing execution system (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 systems obscure what an MES can bring to an ente

Three Ways ERP Can Help Manage Risk and Prevent Fraud

by Thomas Schiesl ... that affect the production plan, such as a bill of materials (BOM) item shortage ... The Material Movement Management module schedules and manages the movement ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/03/research_notes/invalid.asp - 21k - 2008-03-05 Summary: If enterprise resource planning (ERP) isn't properly implemented to manage risk, your organization may face loss due to fraud or other hazards. Take advantage of ERP's capacities for role-based security, on both the business and the IT sides of your processes.

Accounting (ERP for SMB):ProcessPro Software ProcessPro /ACCPAC ...

... Premier applications include manufacturing and bill of materials (BOM), quality control, material resource planning (MRP), material safety data ... http:/.../Accounting-ERP-for-SMB/ProcessPro-Software-ProcessPro-ACCPAC-Professional-Series.html - 4k - 2008-05-14