Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "MRP (Manufacturing 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 Free guide aids estimating costs calculation from
PSL DataTrack, which we summarised at the time by saying "For those involved in batch production or prototyping, a free guide features an easy-to-use table for costs and times, along with helpful hints and a 'dos and don'ts' section".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Power transmission/conveyors deliveries are faster from
Transmission Developments: "A vertical carousel storage and retrieval stock control system has been introduced to speed deliveries of power transmission and conveyor products and improve customer service".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Stone Technology
concerning its RedAnt computerised production control software
- take a look at Production control has best materials traceability
which says: "Users of a computerised production control software report material traceability as 'second to none' and 'implementation was stress-free and training much easier than anticipated'".
Take a look also at the news release from Exel Computer Systems, Engines producer selects ERP for functionality,
as well as Securing the manufacturing supply chain with PLM from hybris UK,
and CAM chosen for auto-load/unload CNC punch press from Jetcam International.
See also:
CNC automatic lathe rolls serrations too
(October 2007)
By combining the rolling of serrations on steering shaft with metal cutting operations on a CNC automatic lathe, a manufacturer is saving over GBP 90,000/year
Manual shopfloor progress chasing computerised
(September 2007)
Hydraulics manufacturer relates how it used to take 30 min to progress chase a job - until a scheduling system was introduced and integrated with existing MRP and networkd manufacturing system
Added value for technical mouldings
(August 2007)
A plastics moulding and sub-assembly subcontractor, AK Industries of Hereford, undertakes technically demanding design and production for many industries
Sheet metal work nesting and CAM amortised fast
(August 2007)
Fabricator of stainless steel catering and food service industries reported that the company's latest investment in nesting and CAM software has amortised inside three months
Barcode scanner designed for industry
(August 2007)
A portable and durable RF barcode scanner offers a very long continuous operating time with more than 60,000 scans per charge and a short charging time of only 2h
Production software purchased in stages
(July 2007)
Production management software is now available in a balanced payments option, users making a deposit and monthly payments within their means
Subcontractor production software comes of age
(July 2007)
Over the past 40 years, manufacturing software has blossomed from simple machine control to encompass estimating and quoting, cost control, tooling management and more, reports QA editor, Jon Hobden
CAM ousts CAD+nesting module in composites
(July 2007)
When cutting machines replaced manual work at a composites product fabricator, the CAM provided was merely CAD + module, then a much faster CAM system was found and productivity increased
News on the 123mrp.NET MRP software from Rent-I.T. Systems
(July 2007)
Automotive trim manufacturer was able to evaluate an ERP system by sending staff on the five day training courses at no risk - no payment requested if the ERP was not liked
CNC punching CAM stores tooling geometry
(July 2007)
For CNC punching, heet metal working subcontractor has standardised on one CAM system that stores tooling data on geometry, not the nest, so changes are reflected across all nests instantly
Collect visual/functional defect inspection data
(July 2007)
A simple, touch screen data collection interface allows operators to quickly and easily record and report defect information and feed it in real time to production personnel
Single CAM system to drive over 20 machines
(July 2007)
Lozier achieves improved programming efficiency across a range of CNC machines with Jetcam
Manufacturing award for 123mrp.net
(May 2007)
123mrp.net gains best of British manufacturing IT award which is aimed at recognising the very best IT strategies and implementations in British manufacturing industry
JTAG Technologies enhances test services
(May 2007)
MRP uses JTAG DataBlaster with QuadPOD signal conditioning interface to manage boundary scan chains
CNC profiling corner slowdown improved
(May 2007)
A CAD/CAM and nesting software system for use with all CNC punching and profiling machines now includes expanded profiling corner slowdown capabilities
Jobshop meets reliability criteria
(May 2007)
Stringent quality and reliability demands to be met at PPS using Jobshop planning system
Jetcam expert installed at sheet metal contractor
(May 2007)
Multiple installations at Swedish sheet metal subcontractor improves estimation and batch processing
Single sheet metal parts need no programming
(May 2007)
CAD/CAM for sheet metal with single component automatic processing allows automatic import tool components, apply cutting processes such as microjoints, part unloading, etc, without any programming
CAM covers all CNC punch and laser functions
(April 2007)
As well as using a CAM system's flexibility and total support for all its CNC punch presses and laser profilers more advanced functions, a sheet metal fabricator can do changes to finished nests
Data presentation software for manufacturers
(April 2007)
Data2Desktop provides management information structured from raw manufacturing data
LIMS rental acts as business management tool
(April 2007)
WinLIMS Rental product is being offered as a business management tool as well as for the Laboratory by Quality Systems International
Batch extraction of data from CAD/PLM
(March 2007)
CAD companion software application that provides a live, bidirectional, hot link between CAD/PLM and MRP/ERP applications
From design to press punch NC code in one package
(March 2007)
Metalhead industries install JetCAM including with MRP module, rectangular automatic nesting and Right Angle Shear support
Punch press CAM helps triple business
(March 2007)
A US sheet metal subcontract services provider tripled our business in 2006, which was in no small part due to the CAM software used with CNC combination turret punch presses
New 123mrp.NET reseller for Republic of Ireland
(February 2007)
Rent-IT Systems has announced that it has appointed QM Systems as a reseller of its 123mrp.NET production management software in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Not simply a German vendor, Abas goes global
(January 2007)
eBusiness, integration and the global growth of ERP has seen Abas thrive outside its national borders
MRP / ERP education partnership
(January 2007)
Rent-IT Systems has entered into a partnership with University of Sheffield whereby Rent IT will supply 200 licenses of 123mrp.NET for educational use, at no charge
EBusiness is now more flexible
(January 2007)
Use of abas ERP data has been simplified
Trac-it MES puts extra 'fizz' in Cott Beverages
(December 2006)
Cott Beverages is the latest company to benefit from the Marco Group's inspirational Trac-it MES recipe control system, which Marco claim adds real value to existing ERP and MRP systems
One stock, warehousing and distribution system.
(December 2006)
Glisten Confectionery successfully implements first phase of Tropos ERP solution
CAM system cuts profiles nesting time
(November 2006)
Short run sheet metal fabrication and prototyping services provider has reduced the time to perform profiles nesting in CNC cutting using a CAM system that also gave a quick return on investment
The right analysis with 123mrp.NET
(November 2006)
Elemental Microanalysis has experienced startling business improvements since installing 123mrp.NET production management software
Complete SME IT Service
(November 2006)
Syspro ERP system provides improved responsiveness and faster product time to market benefits
Scheduling at Nashville Tempered Glass
(November 2006)
The Planner from Keyvak delivers scheduling benefits to Nashville Tempered Glass