Manufacturing
ERP/MRP

UK manufacturing production expected to edge higher Growth in UK manufacturing production is expected to pick up slightly over the next three months with firms the most positive about output for almost two years, according to the CBI.

Infor and EEF Join Forces to Deliver Competitive Edge to UK Manufacturers March 09, 2010 Strategic Partnership Set to Help Manufacturers Emerge from Recession Vocollect Voice gets SAP certification for Warehouse Manager applications March 05, 2010 Vocollect, Inc. has announced that its VoiceDirect ERP 1.0 voice solution has been certified by SAP AG for integration with the SAP Warehouse Manager (SAP WM) and Extended Warehouse Manager (SAP EWM) applications. Infor to spark lean manufacturing gains at C/G Electrodes March 02, 2010 Infor ERP SyteLine along with its Advanced Planning and Scheduling module, will help the company optimise inventory, improve team member efficiency, and bolster customer service. UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 15-year high at the start of 2010 February 16, 2010 *Growth of output at 43-month high. New orders rose at steepest pace for six years. *Series record growth of new export orders. *Employment increased slightly for first time since April 2008. Idhammar MMS - maintaining a steady flow CMMS CASE STUDY | Halewood International In 2009, the distillery and bottling plant in Liverpool which produces 11 million cases per annum, embarked on its ‘lean journey’ and is using the Idhammar MMS to facilitate a number of TPM and continuous improvement initiatives. Exel Computer Systems plc celebrates 25 years of success February 01, 2010 Exel Computer Systems, the UK based author and developer of the innovative EFACS ERP system, reaches a quarter of a century of supplying proven business management solutions. JDA Software Completes Acquisition of i2 Technologies January 29, 2010 strengthening market position with more than 6,000 global customers offering unparalleled supply chain optimization solutions spanning from materials to the consumer. BCA Group selects K3’s integrated fully managed SYSPRO solution January 26, 2010 BCA Group – the advanced caravan wiring systems and electrical components manufacturer and supplier – is investing over £100,000 in a fully integrated, remotely managed manufacturing solution from K3. UK manufacturers return to growth as exports pick up January 26, 2010 Manufacturing production rose for the first time in two years, as overseas demand for UK-made goods increased and stock reductions eased, the CBI has announced. The Celtic Manor Resort, hosts of the 2010 Ryder Cup, chooses In2grate Business Solutions January 12, 2010 The specialist ERP solutions provider, In2grate Business Solutions, is providing a procurement and inventory management solution for The Celtic Manor Resort in readiness for the 2010 Ryder Cup. Global Petrochemical Marking Company John Hogg Moves to Epicor January 12, 2010 Epicor Software Corporation has announced that John Hogg has selected the Epicor 9 next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Softlink Systems deploys Logi-Sys, a web based ERP solution January 11, 2010 Softlink Logistic Systems has announced the successful installation of Logi-Sys, a web-based, end-to-end, modular, ERP software at Logistic Integrators. Epicor Wins Two Prestigious European Awards for Next-Generation ERP January 05, 2010 The Center for Enterprise Research and ERP Management Magazine in Germany Honor Epicor with “ERP System of the Year” Award; Epicor 9 Named 2009 “Innovation of the Year” by the Business Forum in Poland. Orthoponents selects SYSPRO to revolutionise business processes December 10, 2009 K3 Business Technology Group (K3) has won a further contract to supply an additional SYSPRO ERP system to the Orthoproducts Group. Bentley benefits from production analysis software December 03, 2009 Luxury car producer Bentley Motors is reaping the benefits of using FactoryMonitor, a production analysis software system supplied by Autotech Controls Ltd to the firm’s Pyms Lane facility in Crewe. Ocean Yacht Systems sails along with Epicor December 03, 2009 Ocean Yacht Systems has signed a contract to implement Epicor 9, the next-generation Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system from Epicor. EFACS Enterprise – the comprehensive business solution November 19, 2009 Exel Computer Systems, the UK based author and developer of the EFACS ERP system, has launched the EFACS Enterprise. Baker Perkins selects Epicor in the UK and US November 12, 2009 Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Baker Perkins has chosen Epicor 9, the next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution JDA Software Group to acquire i2 Technologies November 05, 2009 JDA Software Group Inc. and i2 Technologies, Inc.today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement for JDA Software to acquire i2 Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, for an enterprise value of approximately $396 million. Infor and Bridgelogix deliver productivity lift-off for Ferranti October 27, 2009 Infor has announced that Ferranti Technologies has integrated InforBarcode from Bridgelogix, with Infor ERP Baan, to streamline production and enhance the efficiency of stock deliveries.

Related Research The Business Case for OEE Systems IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE it is tempting for manufacturers to take drastic measures - reducing headcount, shifts, and budgets - to try and control production costs; but its widely recognised that in the long-run the businesses most likely to survive take a more measured approach. Essential Guide to ERP for Food Processing Companies a Ross Enterprise White Paper Whether you are re-evaluating your existing ERP application or planning to install your first packaged system, your success will be highly dependent on identifying ERP applications that have a strong food processing industry foundation and can support your unique requirements with minimal customization. How Lean can Help you improve People, Processes and Profit Five Tips for Reducing Waste in the Supply Chain. This report, sponsored by Infor Global Solutions, is a roadmap for professionals looking to implement Lean principles and extend them into the supply chain. A Guide to Selecting the Right ERP Partner ERP White Paper This white paper explores the plusses and minuses of the four types of ERP partners: Partner ecosystems, frameworks, best-of-breed packages and end-to-end integrated solutions. Only with the right ERP partner can organizations ensure that they obtain the functionality that drives competitive advantage for the optimal total cost of ownership. Effectively Managing High-Performing, Business-Critical Web Applications White Paper This CA white paper offers insight into effectively managing high performing business-critical web-applications. Designed to Manage Lean Principles This comprehensive white paper from Epicor outlines the Core Methodologies that support Lean. White Paper: Making ERP Deliver On Its Promise to the Enterprise Produced by EXACT SOFTWARE This White Paper will provide an essential understanding of how traditional ERP implementations have set the groundwork within organizations to start capturing all information onto one true “enterprise” system WHITE PAPER - The ERP in Manufacturing Benchmark report (2007) compiled by Aberdeen Group This report explores feedback from 1,400+ manufacturers, and aims to serve as a roadmap to manufacturing community who desire to reduce costs,improve accuracy of inventory and schedules, and develop customer responsiveness through successful ERP implementations Quick Diary Dates   ICT Spring 2010 March 15th and 16th, Luxembourg Extended Supply Chain 2010 24th - 25th March 2010, London Infosecurity Europe 2010 27th - 29th April 2010, Earls Court, London LogiPharma 2010 27-29 April, Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva LogiChem Asia 2010 25 May – 27 May, Grand Hyatt, Singapore SCL Europe 2010 7th-9th June 2010, Clarion Congress Hotel Prague 360°IT 22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Court IMHX 2010 16th - 19th November, Birmingham 2010 Digital Edition Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine Read the latest digital edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine. Available to read on-line anytime. View it now  - it's absolutely FREE! Sponsored Links Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) If you’re involved in the exciting and mission-critical world of transport and distribution, make sure you subscribe to Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) aimed at fleet and transport professionals just like you. Logistics Handling The international resource for material handling & logistics YourTechTV.com Watch thousand of supply chain technology videos in one place.