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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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A common need of plastics producers is real-time shop floor production monitoring. This serves many purposes, including tracking
cycles on tools o...
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2006-09-07
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Abstract:
A plethora of software estimation tools are available, each claimed to be better than the others, thereby confusing prospective
buyers. An effective tool ought to provide for all four aspects of software estimation, namely, size, effort, cost, and schedule. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
... Therefore, criterion number one for selecting a software estimation tool is. the tool must allow multiple
units of measure for software size. ...
Published:
2007-04-25
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Abstract:
Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
service, and pricing are all somewhat haphazard. Perhaps it's time to focus efforts on resolving the key paradoxes of software
estimation. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
Software development has spawned an independent industry in its own right. But the processes of asking for service, offering
service, and pricing ...
Published:
2006-08-18
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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multiple units of measure:
... b. The coexistence of multiple units of measurements and multiple
variations in defining the same unit of measure (depending on the region or on the product ...
Published:
2010-07-20
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Abstract:
Presently, software estimation is considered to be an art rather than a science. At the heart of this perception is the lack
of understanding of the concept of "productivity." This article attempts to provide insight into the concept of productivity. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
... The present scenario in the software industry is that there are multiple units
of software size measures. These units of measure include function points, use ...
Published:
2007-05-30
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Abstract:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfied by the in stock inventory due to dimensional issues, and include that unsatisfied demand in its
reorder messages. (...)
Excerpt related to
multiple units of measure:
The specialized material resource planning module for cut-to-size/shape industries must be able to recognize when current
demand cannot be satisfi...
Published:
2006-09-08
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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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There is no one process used when manufacturing plastic products, since manufacturing methods depend on the final product.
Indeed, products range ...
Published:
2006-09-06
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Abstract:
This complete rating detail report covers the vendor or provider's responses to TEC's comprehensive research model. The report
answers your concerns about how your chosen vendors will support your requirements. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
... material classification; Multiple units of measure
(UOM) for attributes; Valid value lists (pick lists) for attributes; Valid value ...
Published:
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Abstract:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall understanding of how the system fits together to run a business. This section reviews the major design
factors affecting system usage in a distribution environme (...)
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multiple units of measure:
If you are implementing or considering Microsoft Axapta as your ERP system, or providing Axapta-related services, this note
provides an overall un...
Published:
2005-02-11
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Abstract:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
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This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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Abstract:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first part, design factors related to system usage in distribution enterprises are covered. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
This is a reprint of the summary chapter from the book Managing Your Supply Chain Using Microsoft Dynamics AX by Dr. Scott
Hamilton. In this first...
Published:
2007-04-16
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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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multiple units of measure:
Mills are factories where value is added to raw material by processing it into a form suitable either for further manufacturing,
or for immediate ...
Published:
2006-09-12
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Abstract:
The Core PLM RFP Template for Product Data and Recipe Management (Process Manufacturing) covers industry-standard functional
criteria of Core PLM Product Data and Recipe Management--Process that can help you easily gather and prioritize your business
needs in a simple and categorized excel document. More (...)
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multiple units of measure:
... material classification; Multiple units of measure
(UOM) for attributes; Valid value lists (pick lists) for attributes; Valid value ...
Published:
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Abstract:
Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is considered a leader in native process manufacturing functionality. The company has also expanded its online
operations through its RenaissanceLink software applica (...)
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multiple units of measure:
Over past two decades, Ross Systems has delivered strong back-office functionality and good customer support within certain
industries; it is cons...
Published:
2000-07-20
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Abstract:
SouthWare Innovations is one of the first middle-market vendors to create what might be the one of the best examples of true
business management system (accounting + exception management + task management), and for that reason alone it should receive
serious consideration. (...)
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multiple units of measure:
... Complete inventory matrix (row and column) support for clothing, lumber, landscape plants, and any other
item that uses multiple units of measure per item. ...
Published:
2005-01-04
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Abstract:
SouthWare Innovations is one of the first middle-market vendors to create what might be the one of the best examples of true
business management system (accounting + exception management + task management), and for that reason alone it should receive
serious consideration. (...)
Excerpt related to
multiple units of measure:
... Complete inventory matrix (row and column) support for clothing, lumber, landscape plants, and any other
item that uses multiple units of measure per item. ...
Published:
2005-01-04
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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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multiple units of measure:
General enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers, even those which are viable companies with a solid product, typically
do not meet the tricky...
Published:
2006-09-05
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Abstract:
Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are they not now outdated for today’s event-oriented programming and multi-tiered software architectures? (...)
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multiple units of measure:
Function points (FPs) are the most popular unit of measure for measuring the size of software. But because FPs were developed
in the 1970s, are th...
Published:
2008-12-15