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Differing Plastics Flavors ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 6, 2006 Abstract : There is no one process used when manufacturing plastic products, since manufacturing methods depend on the final product. Indeed, products range from injection molding and plastic extrusion, to extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding, stretch blow molding, and thermoformed plastics.
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The Tricky Enterprise Applications Needs of Plastics Producers ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 5, 2006 Abstract : General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically do not meet the tricky requirements that are vital to the plastics industry and related so-called mill or material converter businesses.
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Software RFP Template (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Nov 5, 2007 Abstract : When it comes to choosing the right enterprise software; time is money. But with a software RFP template, gathering and prioritizing your software requirements becomes a walk in the park. Criteria is predefined for you and written in a language that software vendors understand—allowing an apples-to-apples comparison. Save months of time on your software selection and download one of our software RFP templates today.
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Software Comparison (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Oct 4, 2007 Abstract : Software comparison doesn't have to be a mystery. We offer you the 3 most important rules about how to get your business software comparison right. Not only will you discover why so many software comparisons go disastrously wrong, but you will also get the free software comparison reports, tools, and information you need to make a successful business software comparison work for you. Start your software comparison now!
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Business Software Reviews (1 Page)
by TEC Staff
Sep 21, 2007 Abstract : Not sure how to launch your business software reviews? Find out about the 3 steps to an ideal business software appraisal. Learn about the pitfalls of a manual business software requirements analysis—and how you can avoid the trap of costly delays and business software report inaccuracies! Finally, discover the secrets to wrapping up your business software reviews with reliable software reports, tailored to your needs.
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Quoting and Costing for Multiple Units of Measure ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 7, 2006 Abstract : A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking cycles on tools or machines, data collection, precision measurement, analysis and reporting, gage management, and material usage and labor tracking.
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Aspen - To Netfinity and Beyond ( Pages)
by Steve McVey
Jul 27, 2000 Abstract : Aspen Technology, Inc. recently announced plans to leverage IBM resources to provide solutions for supply chain management (SCM) customers in the chemicals, petroleum, plastics, paper, metals, pharmaceutical, and other process industries.
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Best of Breed Versus Fully Integrated Software: The Pro's and Con's ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Aug 8, 2003 Abstract : After dealing with the over-hype of Y2K, companies have started to reconsider the best of breed as a viable solution to satisfy their software needs. This comes as a shock to the corporate systems culture when user communities were told that fully integrated software such as ERP, SCM, and EAM were the only way to meet their software needs. After developing a level playing field, this article examines the pro’s and con’s of one alternative over the other. Read on to see if you agree with the merits of the best of breed or fully integrated software approach to software selection.
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Manufacturing Software for an Integrated Steel Plant ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 30, 2004 Abstract : An integrated steel plant poses a challenge to any software vendor who wants to build manufacturing software for it. That is why there are not many software vendors around who can claim to possess manufacturing software which fits the requirements of an integrated steel plant. The steel industry has not been doing well for last one decade. But today, it is poised to make a remarkable comeback. This fact presents a good opportunity for software vendors to tap this industry.
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