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Agilent Technologies Manufacturing Software Automates In-Circuit Test Coverage Reports

The N1194A Agilent Test Coverage Consultant test coverage prediction tool is now available from Agilent Technologies. This manufacturing software provider recently introduced this fast and easy-to-use test solution to enable engineers to more easily estimate test coverage early in the produce life cycle. There are two significant tasks that the ATCC manufacturing software solution will […]

Manufacturing Recovery Slow But Steady

The global economy took a hard hit when the recession took hold in late 2008, early 2009. The manufacturing sector was not left unscathed as a number of buying customers either felt the crunch of the recession themselves, or simply tightened their belts to maintain cash flow. Regardless, the economic recovery did take hold this […]

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Rogemson Leverages SAP Business One Manufacturing Software

The SAP Business One software application has been adopted by the Rogemson Company, a producer and distributor of quality personal care products in the Philippines. The company is planning to leverage the SAP manufacturing software to streamline processes and enhance its overall management of the operation. SAP Business One offers Rogemson the ability to integrate […]

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Fujitsu Offers Design Support for Manufacturing Software

Fujitsu is aiming to help bring greater visibility to manufacturing costs in a new manufacturing software solution. Dubbed the PLEMIA M3/DMx, the manufacturing software is designed by Fujitsu System Solutions Limited to enable manufacturers to gain better control over their global manufacturing costs, while also shortening their development cycles to enhance their competitive edge in […]

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Manufacturing ERP System Implementation Strategies

When it comes to implementing a manufacturing ERP system, there are three popular strategies that are used. There are the “Big Bang”, the phased rollout, and the parallel adoption. Below are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a manufacturing ERP system through the three different approaches. “Big Bang” Implementing the manufacturing ERP system through the […]

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What is Process Manufacturing?

Process manufacturing is a distinct industry that requires specialized solutions to solve day-to-day problems. Traditionally, process manufacturing software varies from discrete manufacturing solutions because they are built to tackle the complexities of food and beverage production, chemical and coating, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and others. The software solutions address the pressures of process manufacturing by balancing optimized […]

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Microsoft Dynamics Comparison: GP vs. NAV vs. AX

Microsoft Dynamics Currently, there are three Microsoft Dynamics products designed for manufacturing. The Microsoft ERP offerings include Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and Microsoft Dynamics AX. The three Microsoft Dynamics products all feature financial management, human resource management, supply chain management and IT management. Although the Microsoft Dynamics solutions have many similarities, it is […]

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QAD Revitalizes Royal Agio Cigars

Before undergoing a QAD makeover, Royal Agio Cigars was using several custom systems developed in COBOL and Excel. In the cigar industry, quality control is paramount in production processes, and cigars must have a perfect amount of moisture, flavor and color to ensure the best quality experience for cigar enthusiasts. To reach those levels of […]

5 Key Manufacturing ERP Features for Automotive Producers

Automotive manufacturers face growing competition in the global economy, and as a result have come to rely on Manufacturing ERP. To ensure their survival in the competitive landscape, manufacturers judge their automotive ERP based on their initial capital expense, operating costs, and ROI. With all of the ongoing activates involved in automotive manufacturing organizations can […]

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Sage ERP: A Recipe for Success

Before using Sage ERP, Goose Island Beer, a Chicago based brewing company rated in “America’s 20 Best Breweries”, started to outgrow the basic functions of their accounting software. Feeling frustrated with the state of their business operations, Goose Island Beer recognized that they needed a sophisticated bill of materials and various other features to successfully […]

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