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A Focused Web-based Solution for Chemicals, Drugs, and Mill-based Industries ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 25, 2006
Abstract : SSI shows deep understanding of the requirements for chemical, drug, and mill-based industries. Consequently, it has developed such must-have capabilities as potency controls, container movements, top-down and bottom-up traceability, and controls for customs and excise, shelf life, and location validation.
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Mill Industries: A Generic ERP Challenge ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Sep 12, 2006
Abstract : Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing, or for immediate end-use. However, general enterprise resource planning software typically does not meet the requirements of these industries.
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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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Production Planning and Scheduling Software for the Textile Industry: Unknown Frontiers ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Sep 27, 2004
Abstract : The textile industry is famous for its very different characteristics when compared to industries in either process or discrete manufacturing. Developing production planning and scheduling software for any textile mill is a real challenge even for seasoned industry experts. This article focuses on some of the unique challenges posed to master requirement planning and master production scheduling (MRP / MPS) software vendors by the textile industry.
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Challenges and User Recommendations for a Focused Enterprise Resource Planning Solution ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jul 28, 2006
Abstract : Some major SSI competitors, while possibly inferior regarding process or mill industry focus, will influence some purchase decisions through more comprehensive horizontal product portfolios, and superior global presence, localization capabilities, and viability—which are still hurdles for SSI to overcome.
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SCM Software for Mills ( Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jul 17, 2004
Abstract : Demand for mill products especially in the metals and packaging industry is growing fast. This presents a good opportunity for the software vendors who cater to the needs of customers in these industries. But these industries have some unique requirements which are discussed throughout this article. Supply chain management software which does planning and execution for manufacturing, transportation, distribution etc. for mills industry, needs to address these unique requirements.
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Manufacturing Software for an Integrated Steel Plant (0 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Sep 10, 2008
Abstract : An integrated steel plant’s manufacturing processes typically encompass three distinct types of manufacturing—flow manufacturing, process manufacturing, and mill manufacturing—making such a plant a mixed-mode manufacturer. Software systems that address the diverse needs these manufacturers have cannot be emphasized more.
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Brain of Supply Chain System (4 Pages)
by Ashfaque Ahmed
Jun 19, 2004
Abstract : A software tool called advanced planning and optimization, APO, for short, is used to make a supply chain system cost effective and integrated. Since this tool works on top of all other software tools which are used to plan, monitor, and control supply chain activities and control them, APO can effectively be called the brain of a supply chain system. This article explores advantages of having an APO tool for managing supply chain functions even if a business already has invested in a supply chain management (SCM) system. If a company has not made the investment then the APO tool can be used together with the upcoming SCM system.
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Captured by Data ( Pages)
by Daryl Mather
Aug 23, 2006
Abstract : The benefits case for enterprise asset management (EAM) has been used to justify huge sums in EAM investment. But to understand this reasoning, it is necessary to explore how asset data can be used to further the aims of maintenance.
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