ERP Beginner's Guide In So Many Words

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Moreover, a general knowledge regarding ERP features and the ramifications of ... In the 1980s, the concept of Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP-II) evolved as ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/BusinessApplications/2001/02/research_notes/TU_BA_PJ_02_05_01_1.asp - 16k - 2001-02-05 Summary: ERP remains the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. However, today's ERP systems are required to address more than traditional processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. This is a concise ERP reference guide for anyone needing a general knowledge of ERP feature

Master Requirement Planning and Master Production Scheduling ...

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... In MRP II, finite capacity was taken for calculation of raw material requirements. ... whether software is totally useless or has some useful features for you. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/10/research_notes/TN_ER_XAA_10_11_04_1.asp - 12k - 2004-10-11 Summary: 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

ERP: Origins, Developments, and Trends

by TEC staff writer ... These features need to be integrated, and ideally, "one-stop-shop" offerings should ... SCM functionality may be a way to circumvent MRP II's capacity planning ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/05/research_notes/TU_ER_STF_05_17_05_1.asp - 17k - 2005-05-17 Summary: ERP first developed as a form of inventory control and later grew to link disparate bodies of information together from across the enterprise. Now, ERP enhancements include SCM, CRM, and e-commerce features, just to name a few. However, where is this technology going? What does it mean now?

INFIMACS Boasts MRP Relevant To MROs

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... of patches being presented as new features in the ... At least, INFIMACS II should be evaluated to ... repair and overhaul, engineering, purchasing, MRP, and costing. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2002/05/news_analysis/NA_ER_PJ_05_09_02_1.asp - 11k - 2002-05-09 Summary: Through incrementally adding functionality tidbits that are crucial to its target market and that are not easily emulated by its competitors, Relevant continues to have a fair shot at delivering a viable solution to project-based discrete mid-market manufacturers such as aerospace contractors, contract m

Adonix Expands X3 And Its "French Connection" Part 1: Recent ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Spanish), and the sales and financial product modules have localized features. ... most prominent of these were Prodstar, a French MRP II (manufacturing resource ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2002/03/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_03_12_02_1.asp - 13k - 2002-03-12 Summary: While Adonix, until recently a quiet French ERP provider, may have the trumps to create more buzz internationally, the road to success will by no means be an easy ride.

Mid-Market Strategy: International Enterprise Solutions

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The Product Configuration module features a rules-based engine that allows ... were Prodstar, a French manufacturing resource planning II (MRP II) solution for mid ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/09/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_09_20_05_1.asp - 29k - 2005-09-20 Summary: Adonix marks its strategy with two catchwords:

ACCPAC -- Being Much More Than Meets The Eye

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... component allocation, routing and material requirements planning (MRP) features. ... for production managers who require manufacturing resource planning (MRP II). ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/02/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_02_04_03_1.asp - 20k - 2003-02-04 Summary: By recently undertaking a number of both prudent and bold initiatives, ACCPAC International, still largely considered an accounting solutions provider, may have gotten the wherewithal to be reckoned with by all earnest enterprise mid-market contenders.

Enterprise Applications--The Genesis and Future, Revisited Part ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... often found lacking when it comes to delivering special financial features such as ... SCM first might be the fact that, to circumvent MRP II's capacity planning ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/04/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_04_03_04_1.asp - 26k - 2004-04-03 Summary: Within recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has been redefined as a platform for enabling collaborative e-business globally. Originally focused on automating internal processes of an enterprise, extended ERP systems increasingly include customer and supplier-centric processes.

Pull vs Push: a Discussion of Lean, JIT, Flow, and Traditional MRP ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and forecasting tools common in MRP II (material resource ... is confirmed without having to run MRP or create ... These features are attractive at least to existing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_01_14_04_1.asp - 14k - 2004-01-14 Summary: Flow manufacturing leverages techniques to help manufacturers create any product on any given day, in any given quantity including the

PeopleSoft Gathers Manufacturing and SCM Wherewithal Part Four ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... addition to the lack of consensus on what exact set of features constitutes the ... the flow manufacturing product that is designed to complement an MRP II or ERP ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/01/research_notes/EN_ER_PJ_01_28_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-01-28 Summary: PeopleSoft manufacturing customers and J.D. Edwards customers in service industries should assess the vendor's product plans given these customers might benefit if PeopleSoft shares functions between the product sets.