Benefits of a Single Database Solution: Improved Enterprise ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... IQ Quality Management adheres to the most stringent quality requirements including medical, automotive, International Standards Organization (ISO), and QS ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/04/research_notes/PN_ER_PJ_04_07_05_1.asp - 19k Summary: IQMS appears to be raising the competitive bar for quality management among its ERP competition with a single database software solution and seamless ERP systems access.

Extending Quality's Reach to Manage Quality in the Supply Chain

by Olin Thompson ... departments have focused their efforts within the four walls of the plant, but today's demands and technology are pushing quality requirements beyond those ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2006/01/research_notes/MI_EV_XOT_01_20_06_1.asp - 12k Summary: Quality does not start at the receiving dock and end at the shipping dock. The focus on the supply chain demands that the quality department be involved from the beginning to the end of the supply chain.

Process Manufacturing: Industry Specific Requirements Part One ...

by Joseph J. Strub and Olin Thompson ... While your customers may have their own special quality requirements, first and foremost, conformance must be established and verified with external agencies ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/05/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_05_26_04_1.asp - 23k Summary: As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that are more critical than others. This article explores th

The Fashion and Apparel Retailers' Conundrum

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The system should monitor the product progress and assure quality requirements from design concept via product brief, technical package, request for quote (RFQ ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_29_06_1.asp - 21k Summary: Retail remains a very tactile industry, focused on the hand, drape, and durability of fabrics and trim—besides which, designs are still being sketched on paper and pinned on size models or mannequins.

Automotive Industry and Food, Safety, and Drug Regulations

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... for adherence to plans, and ensure a process has the potential to consistently manufacture product and meet or exceed customer quality requirements. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2007/03/research_notes/EV_ER_PJ_03_02_07_1.asp - 30k Summary: Enterprise application providers wanting to address the distinct regulatory requirements of the automotive, food, safety, and life sciences industries need to offer enterprises industry-oriented enterprise resource planning systems that are sound and compliance-ready.

Requirements Management - Consultants

... Requirements Management - Consultants. ... opStrat Solutions provides Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality, and ERP ... http://www.technologyevaluation.com/showcases/consultants/cat/87203/Requirements-Management.html - 19k - 2008-09-04

Zooming into the Clothing Retailer Conundrum

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... even starts. The system should monitor the product progress and assure quality requirements throughout the entire process. In the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/08/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_08_20_07_1.asp - 28k Summary: If retailers in the vertical market of fashion apparel do not constantly refresh their presentation and assortment for consumers, they run the risk of being overtaken by their competition, regardless of how competitively they source and deliver.

The Challenges of Integrating Enterprise Resource Planning and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and adjusting an oven temperature on a minute-by-minute basis; changing a machine load schedule because materials failed quality requirements; or turning ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_28_08_1.asp - 15k Summary: While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different technologies and have different user requirements.

The Challenges of Integrating Enterprise Resource Planning and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and adjusting an oven temperature on a minute-by-minute basis; changing a machine load schedule because materials failed quality requirements; or turning ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_28_05_1.asp - 17k Summary: While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to enterprise planning application functionality, these two will not likely converge anytime soon because they use different technologies and have different user requirements.

Process Manufacturing: Industry Specific Requirements Part Three ...

by Joseph J. Strub and Olin Thompson ... Process Manufacturing: Industry Specific Requirements Part Three: Textiles Featured Authors - Joseph J. Strub and Olin ... 3. Dealing With Second Quality Fabric. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ExecutiveView/2004/05/research_notes/MI_EV_XJS_05_28_04_1.asp - 20k Summary: As with any manufacturing operation, process manufacturing has special system requirements such as formulas, unit of measure conversions, and packaging recipes. However, within the realm of process manufacturing, specific industries have needs that are more critical than others. This article explores the