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News Release from: Information Engineering | Subject: SYSPRO Barcode data collection
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 February 2003
Automated data collection improves stock
control
An integrated solution for SYSPRO and IMPACT Encore users for the automated data collection of inventory, shipping, delivery, stock and labour movements improves production, inventory control.
SYSPRO Barcode is a new integrated solution for SYSPRO and IMPACT Encore users for the automated data collection of inventory, shipping, delivery, stock and labour movements It delivers dramatic improvements to production and inventory control - and to customer service
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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SYSPRO Barcode means manufacturers can make sure inventory and labour are in the right place, in the right quantities and at the right time - and not a moment sooner - giving them absolute and real time control over work-in-progress.
All stock movements are validated automatically and the data fed into the SYSPRO ERP system (previously IMPACT Encore), eliminating the need for manual intervention whilst keeping the system bang up to date.
"There's no re-keying or unnecessary documentation," says Pat McCarthy, Information Engineering's managing director.
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"It's a tremendous solution for SYSPRO users.
Warehousing, production and customer service staff can see the status of all inventory and work in progress from their desktops - which means they can inform customers precisely where their job is at any time and quote an accurate delivery date." SYSPRO Barcode features and benefits - SYSPRO Barcode can be configured to deliver against the specific demands of the business.
These are some of the benefits the system can bring: * Multi-company and multi-site functionality - the system can be scaled to suit any size of business and developed as a company grows.
* Improved inventory accuracy with real time transactions - stock is only released to work-in-progress in the right amounts when it's needed, and not before.
* Better customer service through increases visibility - customers know precisely where their job is and when they can expect delivery.
* Purchase orders are posted directly to inventory as soon as they are received, so production and customer service departments can use them straight away.
* Orders are automatically updated to 'invoiced' status, so there's no need for extra keystrokes and customer service is more efficient and accurate.
* Inventory is visible from any location - whether it's across-site, town, country or continent.
* Labour tracking will inform users if a job is over-budget, or if an individual can work on more than one job at a time.
Integration - SYSPRO Barcode integrates with SYSPRO's modules for Inventory Control; Work-in-Progress; Purchasing; Sales Orders; Physical Inventory; Factory Documentation; Serial Numbers; Tracking and Lot Tracking.
SYSPRO Barcode modules and configurations.
SYSPRO Barcode can be implemented as a complete system or as separate modules: * Sales Order Picking - provides real time information to the shipper, preventing outdated shipping documents being used.
* Inspection.
* Inventory Stock Take/Cycle Counting - the complete automation of inventory stock-take tasks.
* Bin Transfers - allows for real time Bin Transfers as inventory is moved.
* Warehouse Transfers - increased inventory accuracy across multiple warehouses.
* Job Issues - delivers stock and non-stock inventory to WIP precisely when it is needed.
* Job Receipts - delivers accurate and on-time delivery of stock from WIP to inventory.
* Purchase Order Receiving - complete control from PO receipt to confirmation of delivery.
* Bar Code Font for Factory Documentation.
* Dispatch Notes - eliminates the need for manual updates of shipping information to the ERP system.
* Landed Cost Tracking.
* Inventory Issues.
* Inventory Receipts.
* Master Printer Control - automated real time printer control.
* Report Master Control.
* Remote Warehouse.
* Labour Tracking - allocates labour in real time time according W.
Versions Supported - SYSPRO Barcode supports the latest SYSPRO Version 6.0, plus IMPACTEncore Versions: V4.x, V5.x.
It supports all SYSPRO Platforms: Novell; Microsoft Windows; Microsoft SQL ServerT; UNIX; Citrix and 32-bit Client Server.
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