Analyst reports, market research, business intelligence and strategic insights on advanced manufacturing technology. http://features.manubiz.com Copyright 2007 ManuBiz, Inc. All rights reserved. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:52:21 GMT This white paper challenges the viewpoint of focusing only on downtime. It illuminates other causes which can negatively impact plant performance. It uses examples to show how concentrating solely on downtime can be misleading and cause manufacturers to waste resources needlessly by fixing the wrong problems. Finally, the paper proposes an alternate approach – throughput analysis – as a more modern and effective method for acquiring objective data about the causes... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G7HE6II3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G7HE6II3 Activplant Corporation Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:54:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Automotive Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Three decades ago, the Tamayo family imported a piece of its Mexican heritage to the rolling hills of Sonoma County, CA, with the start of La Tortilla Factory. Today, the business flourishes by the vision of a new generation, and traditional flour tortillas – the company’s longstanding staple product – are just a small fraction of its many specialty baked goods. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9KF9ED7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9KF9ED7 Deacom, Inc. Thu, 1 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT Automation & Control Customer Relations ERP Procurement Quality Supply Chain Computers & Hardware Process Industries Discover how collaborative portals help manufacturers ramp up agility, productivity, and customer service. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L4MJ7HD1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L4MJ7HD1 Glovia Services Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:01:00 GMT ERP Operations & Maintenance Automotive Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices A few years ago, Building Components of Idaho didn't really know what it cost to build a truss. The building component manufacturer, which is based in Nampa, ID, had workers fill out paper time cards and key them into QuickBooks. The data became hard to track due to inaccurate punches and incomplete timecards. At the end of each month, this data was used for job cost analysis. Estimated costs versus actual costs didn't always balance out, though. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I1DE9FI5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I1DE9FI5 Deacom, Inc. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:01:00 GMT Automation & Control Customer Relations ERP Procurement Quality Supply Chain Computers & Hardware How does a small company handle customers, such as the likes of Wal-Mart, for an extended time period of 15 years or longer? Nimbly, says Copps Industries. The Wisconsin-based manufacturer takes care of all epoxy formulation, manufacturing, and service needs under one roof, using its size to its advantage by reacting quickly to ever-changing customer requirements. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9DI5HD0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9DI5HD0 Deacom, Inc. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT Automation & Control Customer Relations ERP Procurement Quality Supply Chain Chemicals Process Industries Today's companies need to be quicker, more agile, and more efficiently productive than ever in order to remain competitive regionally, nationally, and globally. Business Activity Monitoring, or BAM for short, allows organizations to monitor and react to key aspects of their business in real-time. This ability to anticipate the multitude of twists and turns that exist within modern business dynamics helps organizations reduce the latency period... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K6FE9MM3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K6FE9MM3 Exact Software North America Thu, 6 Mar 2008 18:49:00 GMT Customer Relations EAI E-Business ERP Knowledge Management Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Quality Supply Chain Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries In this body of work an evolution in thinking is introduced: the most efficient way to increase productivity is to focus on product flow through the process. The paper challenges the status quo by introducing the notion that not all performance metrics are created equally. While OEE is an accepted standard of measurement, it doesn't go beyond data collection. Instead, plant management needs to understand the meaning behind the data so that better business decisions can be made for the enterprise http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L0FH8GE3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L0FH8GE3 Activplant Corporation Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:53:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Automotive Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Selecting a Power Screwdriver looks like a simple task, but how often does this seemingly “simple” task or “easy” application turn out to be more complex than anticipated? This selection guide should give some insight as to the different considerations that should be given when selecting a handheld power screwdriver to be used for mass production. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H1FH4EG5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H1FH4EG5 DEPRAG, Inc. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:30:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Automotive Chemicals Electronics Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Understanding your screwdriving equipment source does not have to be complicated. It is important to select the proper source by matching the intended purpose with the actual obtainable result. In short: detail the needed application as clearly as possible and match it with a source capable of fulfilling this need. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E7IL9JF2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E7IL9JF2 DEPRAG, Inc. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:29:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Automotive Chemicals Electronics Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries No autofeed application is identical to another! Each product surface should be evaluated in regards to its accessibility and special tooling may be necessary. This write-up was specifically done to remove the “mystery” of tooling and to help our clientele with product design. By using this specification sheet already in the product design stage, future “access problems” can easily be avoided. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L4EF7HG6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L4EF7HG6 DEPRAG, Inc. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:26:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Most organizations have already implemented ERP to streamline manufacturing, distribution, and financial processes. However, existing ERP technology has left them frustrated in their efforts to extend the same level of efficiency throughout the entire organization. While ERP does a fine job of tracking manufacturing, distribution and accounting processes, businesses need to understand the context behind these transactions to truly maximize efficiency and effectiveness. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J8GJ4DM0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J8GJ4DM0 Exact Software North America Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:37:00 GMT ERP Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries A software solution for Automotive OEM's and suppliers that will get more jobs per hour out the door with fewer resources by accounting for every second of production http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I3KJ4HL1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I3KJ4HL1 Activplant Corporation Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:53:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Automotive Industrial Equipment Activplant's Throughput Analyzer is a proven performance management application that simplifies the complexities of discrete manufacturing. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J7GJ4HK0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J7GJ4HK0 Activplant Corporation Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:50:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment The solution for packagers that eliminates the waste caused by constraints and facilitates an increase in units while driving unit and packaging costs down. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E9FK4EM2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E9FK4EM2 Activplant Corporation Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:49:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality FMCG / CPG Packaging A common issue facing small and medium-sized business (SMB) manufacturers is how to increase revenue and grow their business without significantly adding staff. Manufacturers can position themselves for more predictable success and business growth, without increasing staff by considering 5 strategic planning guidelines. This Guide goes beyond theory to include Best Practices from actual SMB Manufacturing companies who've made it work. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8IG7HG0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8IG7HG0 INFOR Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:10:00 GMT ERP Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Consumer Durables Electrical FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries The solution for bottlers that addresses the everyday challenges faced in their industry. By eliminating the waste caused by constraints, getting more units/cases out the door with fewer resources is no longer a challenge but a reality. Whether the constraint is on a 12 oz. can or a 2 liter bottle of soda, the Throughput Analyzer will account for every second of production and identify with the touch of a button whether the root cause is a changeover issue, speed loss or downtime loss. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K2DM5GK2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K2DM5GK2 Activplant Corporation Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:16:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality FMCG / CPG Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech The Epicor Vantage solution is designed to meet the needs of discrete mixed-mode manufacturing companies. The product is delivered ‘out-of-the-box’ with built in workflow processes that enable an enterprise to manage the entire order cycle: from Marketing and Sales, to Production and Planning, Sourcing and Procurement, Installation and Service through to Financial Recognition. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H1JI1DG7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H1JI1DG7 Epicor Software Tue, 9 Oct 2007 23:08:00 GMT ERP Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturers are widening the scope and focus of lean manufacturing to encompass all processes that contribute to the bottom line. Lean thinking is now increasingly being applied to all areas within the organization – from sales and marketing to engineering and production through to finance and post sale service. The true benefits of lean thinking will only be fully realized when the entire enterprise adopts lean ideology. Epicor Vantage enables enterprises to attain this goal. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H8KM3ID6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H8KM3ID6 Epicor Software Tue, 9 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT ERP Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Pharmaceutical & Biotech Operations & Maintenance Exact e-Synergy® has provided Davis with a framework to manage their quality management that encompass areas such as proper record keeping, customer feedback, training and development, and continuous improvement. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I9FI7JH5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I9FI7JH5 Exact Software North America Tue, 9 Oct 2007 22:53:00 GMT ERP Knowledge Management Operations & Maintenance Quality Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Through their use of Exact solutions, Gamma Vacuum has been able lower the overhead associated with their ISO certification, monitor proper calibration maintenanceand tracking, a major ISO issue for manufacturers, and enable the company to more efficiently track and manage several other key areas of ISO 9000 compliance, including documentation, policies and procedures, customer feedback and corrective & preventative action requests (CPAR’s). http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G4FE8GE1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G4FE8GE1 Exact Software North America Mon, 8 Oct 2007 22:51:00 GMT ERP Knowledge Management Operations & Maintenance Quality Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Sterling Commerce conducted an online survey of 5,000 consumers to understand consumer preferences and attitudes when shopping online and in traditional retail channels. There were some surprising results. The responses provide tremendous insight into the consumer’s expectations for selling and fulfillment. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G6IG7JH7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G6IG7JH7 Sterling Commerce Sun, 7 Oct 2007 15:47:00 GMT E-Business Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG In the world of ISO certification, the entire organization becomes a fundamental stakeholder in continuous improvement and quality systems. Businesses going through this process need to ensure that the entire organization becomes a part of the ISO certification, without creatingseparate isolated and fragmented electronic and manual ISO manuals, policies and procedures. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J7LL8DE6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J7LL8DE6 Exact Software North America Sat, 6 Oct 2007 22:47:00 GMT E-Business ERP Knowledge Management Operations & Maintenance Quality Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries It is important to understand that the adoption of an ISO certification is not a guarantee of quality, but more a testament to the existence of a set of consistent procedures defining the steps and processes involved in the delivery and manufacturing of products and services. This white paper will explore the use of technology today to help manage the ISO certification process, and the associated pitfalls that exist along the way. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H0EM5HM1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H0EM5HM1 Exact Software North America Fri, 5 Oct 2007 22:41:00 GMT E-Business Knowledge Management Operations & Maintenance Quality Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Through their use of Exact e-Synergy, Quatic Industries has been able to provide employees access to insight and data they didn’t have before, while providing management with complete assurance that everyone is working off the right versions of policies, procedures and other importantdocumentation. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9KJ9KM7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9KJ9KM7 Exact Software North America Thu, 4 Oct 2007 22:35:00 GMT E-Business Knowledge Management Quality Chemicals Computers & Hardware Electrical Electronics Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Activplant's Throughput Appliance offers a low cost and repeatable solution for plants with low or no automation layer that desire the performance management results of Throughput Analyzer. By adding a low level automation layer, Throughput Appliance – an easily installed middle interface - bridges the gap in the automation layer making Throughput Analyzer a reality in these environments. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I4LH8EM4 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I4LH8EM4 Activplant Corporation Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:02:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Aerospace & Defense Automotive Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech A proven performance management application that simplifies the complexities of high volume packaging, bottling and other continuous flow manufacturing environments, by identifying and prioritizing the chronic disruptors to product flow (the constraints). This edition was specifically designed for high volume, continuous flow manufacturers in Food & Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical and Consumer Packaged Goods industries. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K4IG1GI3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K4IG1GI3 Activplant Corporation Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:58:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Lumpy demand due to seasonality or business cycles. Limited capacity in part of a plant. Skilled labor shortages. These and a number of other problems can be solved with constraint-based scheduling, also referred to as finite scheduling. Learn the basics of constraint-based scheduling including optimal, predictive and interactive scheduling. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L5II7DE5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L5II7DE5 IFS Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:56:00 GMT ERP Aerospace & Defense Electronics Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Process Industries Implementing an enterprise application like an enterprise resources planning (ERP) contact relationship management (CRM) or enterprise asset management (EAM) is almost as complex as undertaking a civil engineering or major construction project. Here are six simple steps to take in order to manage that complexity and achieve your corporate goals. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H2DL9EG3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H2DL9EG3 IFS Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:55:00 GMT ERP Aerospace & Defense Electronics Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Process Industries The “perfect order” concept emerges as a measure of not only supply chain performance, but also overall order management cycle (OMC) effectiveness. However, there is much debate on what comprises a perfect order. To some extent, a perfect order may be driven by stakeholder-centricity or the ability to meet changing stakeholder expectations. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L2DE6MK6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L2DE6MK6 Sterling Commerce Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:12:00 GMT Customer Relations EAI E-Business Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Machinery Packaging Understand how software can enable lean practices as shown through real-life case studies http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E8GM5FL6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E8GM5FL6 Activplant Corporation Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:52:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Aerospace & Defense Automotive Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech The Throughput Analyzer performance management application automates the identification of true chronic constraints and provides the information to improve production throughput in high volume discrete manufacturing facilities. This edition was specifically designed for manufacturers whose products are produced in a one-piece flow environment and are measured to takt time such as engines, powertrains, component parts and vehicles. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F8LL2LK4 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F8LL2LK4 Activplant Corporation Thu, 6 Sep 2007 15:02:00 GMT Assembly Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality Aerospace & Defense Automotive Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) embarked on a national Manufacturing Excellence program based around a uniform means of performance measurement across all plants with a particular focus on high-speed packaging lines. It was soon discovered that CCA lacked fundamentatl production performance data to drive process improvement. An automated data collection and reporting system to provide this visibility was required. Activplant delivers the inforamtion needed to make critical operational decisions. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E9DG8EL9 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E9DG8EL9 Activplant Corporation Wed, 5 Sep 2007 21:50:00 GMT Automation & Control Operations & Maintenance Quality FMCG / CPG This report provides a value framework that can help companies decide whether on-demand solutions are right for their B2B collaboration needs. The framework covers such categories as hard and soft costs, business benefits and related risks, as well as the benefits of alternative solution approaches. Alternatives being compared include on-demand platforms, on-premise packaged applications, and in-house development. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I2IF2DK6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I2IF2DK6 RedTail Solutions, Inc. Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:30:00 GMT EAI E-Business ERP Supply Chain Automotive Consumer Durables FMCG / CPG Pharmaceutical & Biotech Catania-Spagna Corporation (CSC) needed to find an easy way to meet its trading partners’ requirements for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Global Data Synchronization (GDS). The grocery and food industries aggressively leverage these business processes to reduce supply chain costs where margins are razor thin to begin with. They seek and value suppliers who can comply with these practices. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=M2DL8EJ9 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=M2DL8EJ9 RedTail Solutions, Inc. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT EAI E-Business ERP Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique USA (PFDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of a large French pharmaceutical company, was able to exchange warehouse shipping orders, shippingadvice, transfer of stock and inventory update reports with Mallory- all without the need for costly in-house software and expertise. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9FH1ME1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9FH1ME1 RedTail Solutions, Inc. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT EAI E-Business ERP Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Since implementing RedTail’s fully-integrated EDI, Select Farms is now able to add new customers quickly, easily, and cost-effectively. Having such a system in place is an incentive to larger clients to place orders with Select Farms because they know the transactions will be both fast and accurate. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K1IM6FH0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K1IM6FH0 RedTail Solutions, Inc. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT EAI E-Business ERP Supply Chain FMCG / CPG To improve productivity and profitability, Corporate mandated improving plant Overall Equipment Effectiveness to world-class levels within two years. ProductionACE with MDT-150 was installed in 8 plants. The system automatically collects productivity and downtime information in real time and also enables Operators to monitor their own performance at the machine. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F3KL1FM9 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F3KL1FM9 Production Process Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:55:00 GMT Automation & Control ERP Operations & Maintenance Packaging FMCG / CPG Process Industries The incidence of improperly labeled parts has dropped dramatically, resulting in an improved supplier rating from their customers. The system also enables operators to continuously monitor their own performance, and managers can observe the overall picture in real-time to resolve production problems in a timely fashion. Additionally, machine setup personnel know exactly when a Job changeover will be needed, allowing them to plan for efficient Job change. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K5JL0EK1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K5JL0EK1 Production Process Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:53:00 GMT Automation & Control ERP Operations & Maintenance Automotive Progressive companies today need to better understand downtime and reject causes to improve their manufacturing performance. Automated tracking of this information will increase your productivity and quality. ProductionACE™ software provides you with real time and historical information allowing management to perform effective root cause analysis. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L1KE2EM2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L1KE2EM2 Production Process Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:49:00 GMT Automation & Control ERP Operations & Maintenance Automotive Consumer Durables Industrial Equipment Packaging Manufacturers need information about inventory availability, machine uptime and down time, product cycle times, yield, waste, WIP and lot tracking and genealogy. They need real-time information management tools for continuous improvement and decision support. The driving premise behind Six Sigma, ISO9000, Lean/Agile Manufacturing is collection of accurate data and its subsequent analysis to determine root causes, process bottlenecks and inefficiencies. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E5KI4HM8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E5KI4HM8 Production Process Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:44:00 GMT Automation & Control ERP Operations & Maintenance Automotive Consumer Durables Industrial Equipment Packaging You can reduce unplanned downtime due to maintenance issues by scheduling maintenance based on actual, automatically collected runtime and cycle count on machines and individual components and tooling. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I0HG5DJ6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I0HG5DJ6 Production Process Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:43:00 GMT Automation & Control ERP Operations & Maintenance Automotive Consumer Durables Industrial Equipment Packaging Today’s chemical manufacturer must compete on many fronts and enact competitive strategies that enable them to remain competitive in the industry. Since reducing costs, increasing quality and agility, and improving customer service demands operational excellence and business insight, many successful chemical manufacturers align their business processes with enterprise application software, namely Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J4KL6DK3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J4KL6DK3 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:05:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Chemicals Today’s Chemical Manufacturer is faced with a number of challenges, from vacillating customer demands and increasing competition to rising costs and regulatory compliance. Given these complex challenges, chemical companies of every size cannot afford to wait for the pace of change to slow in order to make key decisions. To remain competitive, chemical manufacturers must be innovative in terms of R&D and additionally throughout their operations in order to maintain profitability... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K6LD8JH3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K6LD8JH3 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:03:00 GMT Customer Relations E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Chemicals As GEO’s acquisition growth strategy kicked into action, they recognized that their software systems did not provide the manufacturing and distribution capabilities necessary to optimize their supply chain and keep internal operations running smoothly. They were faced with the challenge of incompatible information and financial systems, and the need to have one system that would enable them to carefully manage and control costs and quality, and continue to enable excellent customer... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8MH8HD0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8MH8HD0 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:01:00 GMT Customer Relations ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Chemicals Dicar had several standalone, homegrown systems in place to accommodate its various business processes including purchasing, financials and inventory. With no core system-of-record, Dicar resorted to manual tracking and sorting of data and often needed to manipulate the numbers to compile accurate information. To improve operational efficiencies, consolidate disparate systems and continue to satisfy customers with quality products, Dicar selected Ross Systems’ iRenaissance solution. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E8ML9GJ1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E8ML9GJ1 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:58:00 GMT Customer Relations ERP Logistics & Warehousing Quality Supply Chain Chemicals China today represents a large market of opportunity for Process Manufacturers. Many North American companies either have already or are considering starting operations in China to serve this fast growing market. Process Manufacturers who make Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Beverages, Steel and Natural Products have unique requirements including inventory handling, lot tracking, recipe management and manufacturing planning among others. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F2HK6ID3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F2HK6ID3 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:54:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Chemicals FMCG / CPG Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Today's customers are radically transforming the way companies in every industry are doing business. And many companies are successfully responding with CRM. This paper provides insight to help you take a more customer-centric view of your business. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I3IL4DL8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I3IL4DL8 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:50:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries The decision to go with a CRM solution built to address the needs of information workers is a smart and valuable investment that recognizes the need to help employees work effectively with the deluge of data available to them in today’s connected, always-on, real-time workplace. In this paper, learn how with the right CRM solution, information workers can increase productivity, improve customer service, and boost collaboration, while the business simplifies complex processes, increases sales... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8KK3HG2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8KK3HG2 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:40:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Most businesses today are under increasing pressure to respond to change expeditiously—to adapt to the ongoing needs and demands of their customers, the changing competitive landscape, and the evolution of the marketplace. An organization’s CRM system can either effectively support or hinder their business agility and capacity to respond to change, affecting overall corporate performance and customer satisfaction. This white paper explains the importance of flexible software architecture and... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G5ID2KJ2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G5ID2KJ2 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:37:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Businesses change, so CRM technology must be adaptable. From regulatory changes to mergers and acquisitions, every shift in the external business climate can require corresponding moves in strategy and business processes. Businesses need technology infrastructures that can respond to rapid change. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F3LL5KG7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F3LL5KG7 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:35:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries The Mid-Enterprise Guide to Choosing the Right CRM - Five Things the Humongous and the Shrink-Wraps Don’t Want You to Know http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K0EI3DM8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K0EI3DM8 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:33:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries In this business paper, you will read how companies across a vast selection of industries are using customer relationship management to converge people, processes and products more efficiently. This convergence makes it easier and more convenient for prospects, customers and partners to do business. And with meaningful insight on what these constituents want, companies make smarter business decisions that improve the trajectory of their revenues, margins and customer loyalty. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H8KE0KK0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H8KE0KK0 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:31:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Does your organization suffer from estrangement: between the front and back office, between front-office applications, between your company’s data and valuable external data sources? CRM can become a critical hub, bringing disparate customer information together in a single application and joining it with external data sources to truly enrich your users’ experience. Learn how integration can help maximize the value of a CRM solution. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H5JH5HH8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H5JH5HH8 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:29:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Medical device manufacturers need to get the right products into the hands of the right customers. Faced with opportunities to capitalize on high growth rates, new markets, and increasingly global alliances, forward-thinking organizations are intent on leading their markets by pursuing smarter, more disciplined development strategies. The goal is to get more profitable and innovative products to market—more cost-effectively—to out-run the competition. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J6KL6JK0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J6KL6JK0 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:25:00 GMT Customer Relations ERP Supply Chain Medical Devices Medical device manufacturing is a complex and competitive industry. Luckily, comprehensive software systems are available that can help medical device manufacturers manage the complex steps involved in taking products to market and bringing the right product to the right customer at the right time. Automated processes help increase productivity, speed up the sales cycle, and drive down the cost of sales. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8FH0GM2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I8FH0GM2 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:22:00 GMT Customer Relations Medical Devices Manufacturers often do not realize they are leaking revenue until they review their business processes and discover that errors and missed opportunities are costing them significant amounts. The good news is that you can recover this lost revenue by identifying the causes, refining processes, and becoming a customerdriven organization. This white paper addresses the challenges manufacturers face in managing quotes, contracts, and pricing and discusses how customer relationship management... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E7FE2IJ0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E7FE2IJ0 CDC Software Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:18:00 GMT Customer Relations Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Lake Region develops and manufactures medical devices and components to aid in patient treatment. Working with a broad base of medical device companies means staying on top of a complex web of relationships with customers and parent-company divisions. So when the company made the decision to pay closer attention to making that chain of relationships work more effectively, it also recognized that it would need to rethink the tools needed to accomplish that goal. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E3EE5DJ6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E3EE5DJ6 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:00:00 GMT Customer Relations Medical Devices Mold-Masters has been the undisputed leader in "hot runner" technology for more than 40 years. Mold-Masters wanted to implement a CRM system that would improve customer relationships and improve sales and marketing efficiency. The company needed a central repository for all of its customer contacts and related customer information — a system that could also be accessed easily by remote users. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J5EH8FE5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J5EH8FE5 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:57:00 GMT Customer Relations Industrial Equipment Machinery Although Schenectady had successfully grown into an international company with worldwide operations, its existing enterprise systems limited their ability to consolidate global information. System complexity, cost and the availability of information restricted their ability to be agile in the global marketplace. Schenectady sought a new business solution that was focused, easy to use and allowed the company to clearly differentiate Schenectady from its competition. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L8GL7JM0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L8GL7JM0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:49:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Chemicals Process Industries In support of its present and future customers, Ross Systems sponsored this white paper to help emerging Life Science companies understand the ERP strategies and best practices being pursued by leading companies in the industry. Through the experiences of two of the customers highlighted in this paper, emerging Life Science companies can learn from and apply some of the best practices and lessons learned from peer companies. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J4DK9LE4 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J4DK9LE4 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:24:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Early adoption of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) by a company, can lead to a faster, lower-cost ramp-up from clinical trials to full commercial manufacturing, in-house or out-sourced. The interpretation of compliance regulations, and subsequent recommendations in this document, are a compilation of years of experience and best practices from leading bio/pharmaceutical companies. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E4EJ6JF0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E4EJ6JF0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:22:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries This document provides an overview on how financial systems can provide life science companies with the foundation and best practices necessary for creating a secure, auditable and controlled environment to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F2FG2GJ2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F2FG2GJ2 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:19:00 GMT ERP Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries As regulatory compliance requirements continue to rise for life sciences companies, the need for comprehensive record keeping is becoming more acute. Fortunately, electronic record keeping and management systems can greatly facilitate the speed, accuracy, and ease with which mandated documentation can be kept and retrieved for the FDA and other regulatory agencies. Using electronic records instead of paper records greatly increases the speed and efficiency of the regulatory compliance process. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G7KI4FL1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G7KI4FL1 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:18:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Conceptually, performing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) sounds like a very good idea. It makes sense to want to improve your business processes – improved quality improves your bottom line by increasing customer satisfaction and reducing scrap, rework, recalls, and warranty claims. Implementing an effective CAPA system, however, can be a challenge. Most employees were not hired to do corrective actions. Many of them may view it as a task that takes away from their real work... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I0HJ3EI7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I0HJ3EI7 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:12:00 GMT Customer Relations ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Quality Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Solutions from Ross Systems are used by many leading Biopharmaceutical, API, and Pharmaceutical companies ranging in size from clinical operations with 5 users and zero revenue up to 500 users and billion dollar global commercial operations. Our focus on life sciences and regulatory compliance has driven superior success for our customers. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F7IL4HJ7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F7IL4HJ7 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:10:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Procurement Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Few industries have as many regulatory agencies dictating how to process and control their products as the pharmaceutical industry does. Its compliance responsibilities have been growing in the past few years, extending beyond the realm of manufacturing and quality into financial and distribution systems. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K3FG1ML3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K3FG1ML3 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:08:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries It’s a classic scenario in pharmaceutical manufacturing—struggling to coordinate the opinions of sales and marketing with clinical opportunities and manufacturing/supply chain initiatives on what should be produced, when it should be produced, and where it’sneeded. The lack of good supply chain coordination can lead to frequent changes in production schedules, expedited transfers and shipments in distribution, excessive stock-outs, erratic levels of customer service, lack of visibility... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J5JH7GH7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J5JH7GH7 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:05:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Because of their role as a contract service provider, BioConvergence knew they would have unique and complex lot tracking challenges. They also realized they would need a system that could manage and track production jobs effectively; one that could provide a detailed approach to project accounting, as required by their drug development and dispensary service lines. All signs pointed to a need for a sophisticated, life sciences-focused ERP system. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E2JI5FJ8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E2JI5FJ8 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:57:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries With all of the registrations, licenses and regulatory scrutiny, Anabolic Laboratories required a sound quality assurance program. The company’s previous software application lacked the ability to quickly scale to support Anabolic Laboratories’ growing product line. Added to this, all inventory and lot traceability had to be maintained and cross referenced from raw material supplier lot numbers to finished goods lots. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G8LH2DJ3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G8LH2DJ3 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:55:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Quality Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries To effectively compete and address its problems with integration and inventory control, Mission Pharmacal replaced their existing enterprise software. Mission Pharmacal evaluated leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors and selected Ross Systems for its expertise in process manufacturing and focus on the life sciences industry. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G3HG7DJ1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G3HG7DJ1 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:51:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries In late 2005, Crown purchased Ross ERP, including financials, manufacturing, sales order processing, purchase orders and inventory. Despite the fact that Crown was entering its busy sunscreen production season—and the fact that it had landed its largest contract manufacturing client to date just a few weeks earlier—Crown was still able to go live with Ross on July 1, 2006. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H4KD0DL2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H4KD0DL2 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:50:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Boston Biomedica, Inc. (BBI) specializes in quality control products for infectious disease testing. As all companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries do, BBI operates under the stringent regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Formerly, the company relied on manual methodologies for planning, scheduling and manufacturing processes. However, it sought to become more efficient in the way it scheduled orders and located inventory, and provided... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K4DH0GI9 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K4DH0GI9 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:48:00 GMT Customer Relations ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries As food processors work to comply with increasing regulations for food safety and traceability, they must also address the growing quality and safety expectations of their customers. For leading companies, compliance initiatives can provide the rigor, discipline, and structure needed to improve or even rethink many parts of their business, providing additional benefits. This paper addresses recently imposed requirements, various approaches to supply-chain traceability... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F0LF0HE6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F0LF0HE6 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:40:00 GMT Logistics & Warehousing Quality Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Food processors must meet stringent requirements to achieve and maintain organic certification. To meet the audit-trail requirements necessary to achieve organic certification and to improve bottom-line performance, food processors should consider an automated approach to traceability and attribute management that is both cost-effective and a good fit for their current business operations. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9EF1EM7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9EF1EM7 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:39:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries To ensure compliance with the Food Allergen Labeling Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), food processors should consider an automated approach to traceability and attribute management that is both cost-effective and a good fit for their current business operations. In addition to addressing traceability requirements, operational systems of record deployed by progressive food companies are also used to streamline schedules, reduce operating costs, and improve customer service. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9DM2KE4 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9DM2KE4 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:34:00 GMT Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Many companies are seeking to deploy manufacturing technology to satisfy increasingly rigorous and dynamic customer demands, to improve productivity in the face of global competition, or to support business growth without having to invest in additional labor and equipment. However, the prospect of undertaking a traditional software implementation and dealing with all the related IT requirements and operational disruptions can be daunting. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J8ID1DL0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J8ID1DL0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:31:00 GMT Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries A decade ago, process manufacturing excellence was equated with long runs, high capacity utilization, and low production costs. Today, excellence is determined by a company's ability to rapidly and profitably respond to customer and market demand. For best-in-class companies, the journey towards achieving manufacturing excellence, building organizational responsiveness, and fostering innovation is well underway. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L8JD6DJ0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L8JD6DJ0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:29:00 GMT E-Business Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain Chemicals FMCG / CPG Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries Financial scandal, product defect and contamination, or terrorist activity can cost companies billions of dollars and threaten their viability. Beyond the challenge of regulatory compliance, companies producing food, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and medical devices are most concerned about protecting their brand, trademark and business reputation. Brand damage resulting from product recall and regulatory non-compliance was cited by over 60% of companies, as a major concern. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F6EH9HJ3 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F6EH9HJ3 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:26:00 GMT Customer Relations Quality Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Medical Devices Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries To ensure the safety of the domestic and global food supply, government regulations and brand protection demands from customers are on the rise. To address these growing requirements, food processors up and down the supply chain now fi nd that automated traceability systems are a virtual necessity. For many food processors, their current challenge is to identify an automated approach to traceability that is both cost-effective and a good fit for their current business operations. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E0KK5KK8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E0KK5KK8 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:23:00 GMT Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of premium frozen foods and refrigerated products. Two major events forced Michael Angelo’s to seek help in improving its already strong manufacturing capabilities: The company’s rapid growth through sales and acquisitions, and the need to compete effectively in meeting the consumer-driven demand for low-carbohydrate prepared foods. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K0EL7FI0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K0EL7FI0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:20:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Litehouse was growing rapidly in order volume, as well as number of product lines – the manufacturer more than tripled its offerings in a five-year period. To avoid stockouts, oversupply and safety stock expense, it was critical for the company to be able to predict demand and effectively handle increased procurement and distribution complexity. Litehouse wanted to increase visibility into the planning and production process and forecast consumer demand at a more detailed level. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L7MK8DK6 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L7MK8DK6 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:17:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Ross’ expertise in serving food processors ensured that iRenaissance met Berners specific needs such as quality control, regulatory compliance, food safety and profit margin improvement. iRenaissance also provided the technology foundation needed by a rapidly growing private-label manufacturer. Finally, Ross’ focus on mid-market manufacturers and, in particular, small- and medium-sized businesses met Berner’s need for a rapid implementation with minimal customization throughout the life of... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H3HD9FH1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H3HD9FH1 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:15:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Gehl’s is a pioneer in making private-label puddings, nutritional drinks and cheese sauces for some of the best-known grocery brands, while still offering high-quality dairy products to bakers, restaurants and catering services under the respected Gehl’s name. To continue expanding its business, it became essential for Gehl’s to improve operational effectiveness. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I6DI0GD0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=I6DI0GD0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:14:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Rapid development and expanding business lines began to push the limitations of Murry’s existing technology infrastructure. As such, the company faced difficulties supporting its growth of products to take advantage of evolving market opportunities. The company needed a scalable system to capitalize on new areas for its business. Looking to improve operational efficiencies and communication across its growing enterprise, Murry’s chose Ross Systems’ iRenaissance ERP solution... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H6LJ7MD0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=H6LJ7MD0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:12:00 GMT ERP FMCG / CPG Process Industries Supporting its growing business with a combination of software and a variety of Excel spreadsheets, Fiorucci realized it needed a better, integrated solution. To help alleviate growing pains and consolidate on one platform, the company conducted a review of enterprise business solutions. Fiorucci selected Ross Systems’ iRenaissance enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for its data collection functionality, dual units of measure (catch-weight) capabilities and deep-industry focus... http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J2IL6DM5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J2IL6DM5 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:10:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries As a business division of Quaker Oats, Baldwin Richardson Foods faced the challenge of working with a combination of disparate systems, varied technologies and multiple business lines. This made it difficult to aggregate information and obtain an accurate view of overall company performance. In order to maintain the level of quality assurance to retain key customers, Baldwin Richardson Foods needed a quality control solution that would allow the company to conduct mock recalls within two hours. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G5KE8HE9 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G5KE8HE9 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:07:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Quality Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Pharmaceutical & Biotech As one of the largest suppliers of frozen wild blueberries, Oxford has grown significantly since the company’s inception. With two farm locations, seven production plants, seven internal warehouses and 25 distribution warehouses in North America, tracking product across the business proved to be a growing challenge – in large part since the company still used manual methods to monitor the supply chain, as well as report on and collect data. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9HM4HJ1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G9HM4HJ1 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:05:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Until recently, Wise Foods – a regional producer of salty snacks like potato chips, tortilla chips and popcorn – relied on the same scheduling system it employed back when the company was founded in 1921. Wise needed a solution that was web-based, highly intuitive and easy-to-use, quick and easy-to-implement, able to integrate with its PeopleSoft World (formerly JD Edwards) ERP system, and affordable for a company of its size. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K3EL4IE1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K3EL4IE1 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:03:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Litehouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of refrigerated dressings, dips and sauces. Having successfully implemented Ross ERP in 1998 and Ross SCM in 2002—and propelled by an effort to transform the company from a sales-driven to a marketing-driven organization—Litehouse Foods now required a more practical, efficient way to leverage the sales and customer service data stored in its enterprise systems. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L6II6JG5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L6II6JG5 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:00:00 GMT Customer Relations ERP Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Founded in 1886, New Britain, Conn.-based Guida’s Milk & Ice Cream is one of the largest independent dairies in Southern New England. Guida’s spent the month of November 2005 searching the market for systems that would enable SBT. Guida’s purchased Ross’ SCM (Supply Chain Management) solution, including the Demand Planning, Optimized Orders, Inventory Planning and Replenishment Planning modules. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F7KL4FH1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F7KL4FH1 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:58:00 GMT ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Ghirardelli Chocolate is America’s longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer. Ghirardelli chose to implement the OnePlan Factory Scheduler to enable on-time product delivery at the lowest cost. The integration with J.D. Edwards was completed in three weeks at a cost of under $20,000 by an external consulting firm. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G0EF0LE7 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=G0EF0LE7 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:55:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries KK Fine Foods is one of the largest frozen foods manufacturers in the UK. Producing over 250 different recipes of frozen meals and 193 live recipes every month for its customers across the UK and Europe, KK is a Welsh business success story of the year. KK replaced its existing spreadsheet based system in 2003 and implemented Ross Systems’ integrated enterprise and material resource planning system; providing an end-to-end solution for all its manufacturing and accounting processes. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L4KF1IE2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=L4KF1IE2 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:53:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Monterey Gourmet Foods manufactures fresh gourmet refrigerated food products at its integrated 143,000 square foot corporate headquarters, distribution, and manufacturing facilities in Salinas, (Monterey County) California. The company’s unwavering commitment to superior quality means that its products are always fresh – manufactured with only the highest quality ingredients, using no preservatives or artificial colors. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9FF4FK9 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K9FF4FK9 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:50:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries For See’s Candies, a tremendous amount of work goes into delivering upon the promise that has been stamped on their boxes for the past 83 years: “Quality Without Compromise®”. See’s recently chose the OnePlan Factory Scheduler, a graphical production scheduling system that enables on-time product delivery at the lowest cost. The solution will help the company better plan for its peak production, while also eliminating the manual data entry and analysis that was previously done through spreadshee http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K3GH3FD2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=K3GH3FD2 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:48:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries As a subsidiary of Weetabix Limited, Weetabix of Canada is a leader in its own right, manufacturing over 100 different SKUs of cereal for the Canadian, American, and British markets. It is also one of the world’s largest cereal companies supplying private label cereals. Despite its success, Weetabix of Canada wanted to further increase the profitability of its Cobourg plant by implementing lean manufacturing methods. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F1EH4IL0 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F1EH4IL0 CDC Software Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:45:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain FMCG / CPG Process Industries Manufacturers decide to replace their ERP systems for a variety of reasons. At the most fundamental level, the question is whether your current system supports or constrains your ability to execute business strategies that will make your company successful and establish it as an industry leader. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F8HI6IM2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F8HI6IM2 Epicor Software Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:41:00 GMT ERP Aerospace & Defense Automotive Chemicals Computers & Hardware Consumer Durables Electrical Electronics FMCG / CPG Industrial Equipment Machinery Medical Devices Packaging Pharmaceutical & Biotech Process Industries ACE Clearwater Enterprises (ACE) is a family-owned manufacturer of sheet metal products, specializing in complex formed and welded assemblies for the aerospace, automotive, and power-generation industries. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F5GI7GJ2 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=F5GI7GJ2 Epicor Software Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:37:00 GMT E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Supply Chain Industrial Equipment Machinery BluePrint, a world leader in designing, manufacturing and integrating of automated end-of-line packaging systems for a wide variety of flexible and rigid products needed an enterprise package that could grow with the company. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E4LK9JJ1 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=E4LK9JJ1 Epicor Software Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:32:00 GMT Customer Relations E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Procurement Supply Chain Industrial Equipment Machinery Packaging Comprehensive enterprise-wide solution brings all areas of the company together and provides solid tools for managing inventory, engineering, finance and customer service. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J9JH5LF8 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J9JH5LF8 Epicor Software Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:24:00 GMT Automation & Control Customer Relations Design E-Business ERP Logistics & Warehousing Operations & Maintenance Procurement Supply Chain Industrial Equipment Machinery Working with a variety of materials, including metal, wood, molded plastic and neon tubing, Harmon offers complete signage systems from initial design and manufacturing through installation and maintenance. As business increased, Harmon needed a Windows-based solution to support growth and enhance productivity. http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J7HI1FK5 http://www.manubiz.com/channel/feature.asp?feature=J7HI1FK5 Epicor Software Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:14:00 GMT ERP Operations & Maintenance Supply Chain Industrial Equipment Machinery Process Industries