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News Release from: Visibility | Subject: Integrated ERP software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 August 2006
Integrated ERP aids 'work-to-stock'
manufacturing
Integrated ERP software offers unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow and this browser-based softwre cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services with flexibility.
In 'make-to-stock' environment, business processes can remain stable and unchanged for many years, or until a new product line is developed In a 'to-order' environment business processes are significantly influenced by the nature of the order or contract being executed
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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VISIBILITY.net methodology, a highly functional user interface, provides engineer-to-order manufacturers with a distinct set of advantages when deploying the ERP application.
According to Stephen Carson, executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, "The .NET workflow system enforces the process.
This allows companies to improve and standardize daily functions across the company without burdensome manual administration.
This provides employees visibility into the status of 'in-process' tasks, making it easier for them to execute their tasks effectively." According to manufacturing journalist, Thomas R Cutler, in the current issue of Industry 2.0, many difficulties in business process management relate to 'offsystem' manual tasks, such as notification, investigation, authorization, and follow up.
The ability to automate business process through the use of workflow templates make it easier to control and administer stated processes through the necessary steps.
A flow or process may have been documented outside of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, where there is no formal way to ensure compliance.
In the past, paper documents and unmanaged email have provided the best solutions, but with no controls to ensure visibility and compliance, the value was limited.
Process compliance assures the best value for the business efforts, helps to contain costs and maintain the value of corporate data.
Carson noted, "Process flow mapping and tracking of business events guarantees that employees are automatically notified when important events occur, or when a transaction requires input.
This ensures that cycle times of critical and complex business process are optimized." Many complex manufacturers fully implement Quality Workbench across the entire organization as the core of the quality control and management system.
* About Visibility Corporation - Visibility Corporation is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers.
Visibility's Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively.
Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.
VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more.
Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database.
Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.
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