Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Enterprise Resource Planning",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Production planning/scheduling software updated from
ILOG, which we summarised at the time by saying "Latest version of an integrated planning and scheduling system increases production planners' ability to generate feasible and optimal plans and better control demand and manufacturing
variability".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Accounting/ERP system to boost productivity from
Deacom: "Manufacturer of roof and floor truss systems and wall panels, has chosen an integrated accounting and ERP software system to integrate its business processes for increased productivity".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Access Supply Chain
concerning its ERP system
- take a look at ERP brings more management benefits
which says: "A kitchen equipment manufacturer wanted more than improved stock information and materials planning from ERP, and a change of system improved order processing, reporting, stock control".
Take a look also at the news release from Visibility, Software exchanges data between systems,
as well as PLM and ERP combined to raise effectiveness from Visibility,
and Advanced ERP system to boost productivity from Epicor.
See also:
Manufacturing execution system covers all
(November 2007)
A manufacturing execution system will extend management visibility from ERP to shop floor, initially covering more than 20 locations to improve operations in production and supply chain network
ERP software drives performance initiatives
(October 2007)
Comprehensive manufacturing and supply chain management software has enhanced scalability and performance, updated core manufacturing and supply chain functionality
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites
(October 2007)
The Epicor Productivity Pyramid brings together tools that empower knowledge workers to access, leverage and extend the reach of data residing in Epicor's enterprise resource planning (ERP) suites
Racing car teams prefer parts laser marking
(September 2007)
Formula One racing teams prefer laser marking as it produces good permanent 'readable' codes on virtually all materials without compromising the structural integrity of the component
700 Global IT practices surveyed
(August 2007)
Survey that examined ITIL in SAP enterprises revealed that most are using ITIL as a strategy; the primary benefits of adopting the best practice framework are process standardization and efficiency
OES software integrates with PLC, PLM and ERP
(July 2007)
Updated SOA/BPM functionality of FlexNet 9.4, features better performance, enhanced user-interface and wider integration with PLC, PLM and ERP to support real-time operations monitoring
ERP system for ETO manufacturers
(July 2007)
Visibiity.net overturns the previously unsatisfactory performance of ERP systems for engineer to order manufacturers
Integrated CAD/CAM provider has 30% growth
(July 2007)
By being totally integrated in the leading 3D CAD mainstream system SolidWorks, SolidCAM provides all the necessary operations for the manufacturing of a part inside SolidWorks
Integrate automation into MES and ERP
(July 2007)
Integration of automation systems into manufacturing execution systems and enterprise resource planning enables companies to maximise production capacity, writes Dr Peter Wenzel
Infor Baan system rolled out in Mecaer Canada
(June 2007)
Canadian subsidiary of Mecaer to align and integrate its global operations with Baan ERP from Infor
Improved supply chain response
(June 2007)
RapidResponse enables tradeoffs and compromises to be made in response to unexpected events in increasingly volatile global supply and fulfillment networks
Epicor gives Cold Jet the competitive edge
(June 2007)
Cold Jet achieves dramatic improvements in information availability and the level of coordination and cooperation between departments with Epicor Vantage
On-demand sales tax management service
(June 2007)
Tax Connect is a full-service sales tax solution that customers can deploy in an on-demand
Deacom assists business process centralisation
(June 2007)
Copps streamlines manufacturing processes with Integrated Accounting and ERP software from Deacom
Improved response management with RapidResponse
(June 2007)
Elcoteq improves response times to customers with the response management capabilities of RapidResponse from Kinaxis
Acquisition improves domain expertise at Infor
(June 2007)
Infor acquires Hansen Information Technologies and Workbrain Corporation
Latest ERP development at user conference
(June 2007)
May conference for Deacom users a successful forum for best practice and latest developments
Product documentation improvements
(June 2007)
Axemble to bring Seemage products to the EU's small and midsize manufacturing companies
Autoview integration SDK available
(May 2007)
Integration SDK integrates AutoVue viewing and collaboration capabilities into Document Management (DMS), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Deacom expands headquarters
(May 2007)
Deacom expansion accommodates new and anticipated sales and technical staff support for its integrated accounting and enterprise resource planning software system
Better ERP information on new website
(May 2007)
New Deacom web site an essential ERP research tool for prospective clients and a comprehensive source of information for current users
Dye manufacturer chooses Deacom ERP
(May 2007)
Availability of materials and finished products optimised with selection of Deacom ERP
Sportswear company streamlines operations with NAV
(May 2007)
Microsoft Dynamics NAV selected to stay ahead in rapidly changing sports fashion industry
Streamlining PLM recognised as priority
(April 2007)
Time taken to develop a product and bring it to market has become a key metric for progressive manufacturers
Improved business performance deliver for CFOs
(April 2007)
SAP Business Profitability Managemen to transform the finance function to being a strategic business advisor
Maintenance operations guidelines for Profinet
(April 2007)
Open integration path between MES and Profinet based automation systems by Dr Peter Wenzel, PI (Profibus and Profinet International), Karlsruhe, Germany
3D information delivery for Renault F1 team
(April 2007)
Seemage Player offers comprehensive navigation, sizing and annotation functions which are needed in Renault's project to permit high levels of coordination among different departments
Name change for Cyco Software
(April 2007)
Cyco Software changes name to BlueCielo ECM Solutions to reflect its new corporate approach
Collaboration enables RFID business benefits
(April 2007)
RFID-ready solutions will give companies the ability to test the water and understand the benefits RFID can bring, without having to invest in complex pilot projects
Business development support for diary producer
(April 2007)
Vantage enables the whole manufacturing process to be real-time and paperless, streamlining order cycles and maximising operational efficiency
Implementation ease drives ERP software choice
(April 2007)
Design Within Reach chose Dynamics AX for its easy implementation and the ability to manage the rapid growth of the company's showroom, catalog and online sales
Document design and automation software
(April 2007)
Amtico International, has eliminated the costs of pre-printed media and significantly reduced the cost of shipping labels by using Optio's document design and automation softwares
Unified vendor and item management
(April 2007)
Product procurement process to be streamlined at Crutchfield by coupling better forecasting with automated purchasing workflow tools
NVH and torque testing systems data analysed
(April 2007)
Sciemetric has launched noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and torque testing systems, SigPOD NVH and SigPOD Torque, which combine automated on-the-line and off-line analysis using QualityWorX