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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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resource erp 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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resource erp 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:
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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resource erp 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:
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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resource erp 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:
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 (...)
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resource erp 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:
International Coatings International (ICI), a producer of plastics compounds, upgraded to BatchMaster’s 2002 enterprise resource
planning (ERP) solution in order to support its projected growth. This resulted in improved cash flow, reduced inventory,
and an elimination of shortages. Read on and find ou (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
... Coatings International (ICI), a producer of plastics compounds, upgraded to BatchMaster’s
2002 enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in order ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products
manufacturers and whisky distillers), but it largely remains a well-kept secret elsewhere. (...)
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Strategic Systems International (SSI) needs no special introduction to British process industries (such as consumer products
manufacturers and whi...
Published:
2006-07-24
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Abstract:
Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufacturing requires from an ERP solution, including business intelligence capabilities. (...)
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Process manufacturing industries have distinct needs from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Here’s an overview
of what process manufac...
Published:
2009-09-07
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Abstract:
In the competitive auto industry, Nissen Chemitec America knows the need for lean manufacturing. Its legacy enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system was preventing the company from adopting lean principles, and so in 2003 it looked for an ERP tailored
for contract manufacturers serving the auto industry (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
... Its legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was preventing
the company from adopting lean principles, and so in 2003 it looked for an ERP tailored for ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
In the competitive auto industry, Nissen Chemitec America knows the need for lean manufacturing. Its legacy enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system was preventing the company from adopting lean principles, and so in 2003 it looked for an ERP tailored
for contract manufacturers serving the auto industry (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
... Its legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was preventing
the company from adopting lean principles, and so in 2003 it looked for an ERP tailored for ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
The recent merger of enterprise resource planning vendors CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) and XKO
Software presents some challenges. Although little overlap exists between the companies’ product lines, customers should verify
that pre-merger support and service contracts are hono (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
The recent merger of enterprise resource planning vendors CMS Software (now known as Solarsoft Business Systems) and XKO Software
presents some ch...
Published:
2007-12-04
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Abstract:
Made2Manage specializes in manufacturing management for small and medium-sized discrete, engineer-to-order, and make-to-order
manufacturers. This Quick Case for Made2Manage provides concise background information, which is oriented toward organizations
considering its Enterprise Business System. (...)
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Made2Manage specializes in manufacturing management for small and medium-sized discrete, engineer-to-order, and make-to-order
manufacturers. This ...
Published:
2006-02-13
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Abstract:
While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive
one-source delivery and services and implementation methodology as its differentiating trait. (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
While IQMS resembles many of its peers from the lower-end of the enterprise applications market, IQMS can tout its comprehensive
one-source delive...
Published:
2005-04-05
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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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IQMS has certainly succeeded in helping hundreds of midsized plastic processors and other repetitive manufacturers increase
their "collective inte...
Published:
2005-04-04
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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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resource erp 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:
Adkev is a custom molder of thermoplastic injection components. In order to serve its automotive customers, Adkev must meet
strict requirements, including processing electronic orders effectively and maintaining control of inventory and production
schedules for on-time delivery. Find out why the company (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
... control of inventory and production schedules for on-time delivery. Find out why the
company’s old enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution couldn’t ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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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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resource erp 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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Abstract:
For over 30 years, Madison Chemical Industries has sold 100 percent polyurethane coatings and linings to companies around
the globe. With the technical challenges it faced as a growing company, it was becoming clear that the DOS-based system it
was using to maintain its inventory had to go. With an integ (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
... With an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, however,
Madison has been able to reduce its inventory by 15 percent. ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Made2Manage focused on enriching the software ownership experience for its customers--to the point where they sometimes even
volunteer to influence prospective buyers. (...)
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resource erp for plastics production:
Made2Manage focused on enriching the software ownership experience for its customers--to the point where they sometimes even
volunteer to influenc...
Published:
2005-02-23
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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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resource erp 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