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Abstract:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter
businesses. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Published:
2006-09-05
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Abstract:
There is no one process used when manufacturing plastic products, since manufacturing methods depend on the final product.
Indeed, products range from injection molding and plastic extrusion, to extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding, stretch
blow molding, and thermoformed plastics. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
There is no one process used when manufacturing plastic products, since manufacturing methods depend on the final product.
Indeed, products range ...
Published:
2006-09-06
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Abstract:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate end-use. However, general enterprise resource planning software typically does not meet the requirements
of these industries. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate ...
Published:
2006-09-12
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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. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking
cycles on tools o...
Published:
2006-09-07
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Abstract:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) may not be a huge global player, but its enterprise resource planning
solutions address a wide spectrum of supply chain management requirements, including customizable electronic data interchange
functions, warehousing, distribution, and traceability (...)
Excerpt related to
erp applications for plastics production:
CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) may not be a huge global player, but its enterprise resource planning
solutions address a w...
Published:
2007-12-03
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Abstract:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the complex formula management and planning requirements of process manufacturers, however, the vendor needs
to resolve knowledge and experience issues with the exis (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Adonix is fulfilling its promise to bring a full Process ERP offering to the mid-market. The new Adonix X3 Process automates
and integrates the co...
Published:
2003-05-31
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Abstract:
CRM software analysis: Read this comprehensive analysis and summary of Consona Enterprise CRM to learn what lies ahead for
this flagship CRM product. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) vendor Consona is
determined to establish a CRM “kingdom” based on Consona (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
CRM software analysis: Read this comprehensive analysis and summary of Consona Enterprise CRM to learn what lies ahead for
this flagship CRM produc...
Published:
2010-02-05
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erp applications for plastics production:
... devices, automotive, aerospace, plastics, and consumer ... to automatically
report scrap and production. ... suite natively provides extended-ERP applications
such as ...
Published:
2009-04-15
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Abstract:
Though superficially, IQMS, a small, quiet ERP provider, may be similar to its competitors, by offering fully-integrated
applications and services that are typically expected from larger tier one vendors, IQMS has truly differentiated itself in
the market. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Though superficially, IQMS, a small, quiet ERP provider, may be similar to its competitors, by offering fully-integrated applications
and services...
Published:
2005-04-06
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Abstract:
Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are functionally on par with mere nuances in ease of configuration or industry focus to differentiate the winner.
ERP vendors have taken advantage of this unfavora (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are ...
Published:
2004-04-27
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Abstract:
Infor cites continued organic growth, license revenue from new customers, and install base cross-selling and up-selling as
key growth drivers for the group. The acquisition of Formation Systems and Geac can only fuel Infor growth. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Infor cites continued organic growth, license revenue from new customers, and install base cross-selling and up-selling as
key growth drivers for ...
Published:
2006-05-01
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Abstract:
With its latest moves, SYSPRO seems to have braced itself well for the bigger brethren’s onslaught. The latest brand unification
move may prove that the company is also changing its marketing approach, starting with clearer worldwide prominence and unequivocal
identity. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
With its latest moves, SYSPRO seems to have braced itself well for the bigger brethren’s onslaught. The latest brand unification
move may prove th...
Published:
2003-03-14
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Abstract:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly
variable demand, or to execute predictable product supply strategies. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Due to the inherent challenges of the industry, most chemical companies are still unable to profitably respond to highly variable
demand, or to ex...
Published:
2007-12-24
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Abstract:
A small-to-medium enterprise simply wants to manufacture and deliver a product in a most efficient way and by utilizing minimal
necessary resources, therefore, smaller companies consider planning and execution as one process. J.D. Edwards has resolved
many pieces of the puzzle. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
A small-to-medium enterprise simply wants to manufacture and deliver a product in a most efficient way and by utilizing minimal
necessary resource...
Published:
2002-01-13
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Abstract:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product quality and customer satisfaction, which manifests into a lasting relationship with each client. However
like other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Having traditionally done implementations via their product delivery organization, IFS and Intentia also have long exhibited
a focus on product qu...
Published:
2004-03-17
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Abstract:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prospective users will have to decide whether SAP would indeed be the best solution without the packaged
option. (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Packaged solutions for the chemicals industry are available from SAP and selected partners. Still, given a number of other
viable solutions, prosp...
Published:
2006-05-30
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Abstract:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders such as J.D. Edwards, Baan, Intentia, QAD, IFS and Epicor, and newly formed mid-market juggernauts like
Microsoft Great Plains, Best Software (formerly Sage S (...)
Excerpt related to
erp applications for plastics production:
Tier2/Tier 3 vendors are prepared to endure the onslaught of the likes of SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft, as well as of proverbial
mid-market leaders...
Published:
2002-04-22
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Abstract:
Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribution area. The company still faces challenges presented by limited financial resources to adequately fund multiple
key strategic initiatives including brand ma (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
Adonix often comes ahead of larger global players in terms of functional fit, pricing, and understanding of the local requirements
in the distribu...
Published:
2002-08-21
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Abstract:
IQMS has certainly succeeded in helping hundreds of midsized plastic processors and other repetitive manufacturers increase
their "collective intelligence quotient" through the fully functional EnterpriseIQ. IQMS has expanded throughout Europe and
Asia, and believes with its service policy, it can conti (...)
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erp applications for plastics production:
IQMS has certainly succeeded in helping hundreds of midsized plastic processors and other repetitive manufacturers increase
their "collective inte...
Published:
2005-04-04