AllenWeb
AllenWeb
In order for automated facilities to fit into a global and integrated supply chain, they must be a part of the seamless enterprise evolution. In the last few years, I have researched many MIS solutions abilities to fit into this global view. Basically, when a consumer needs or wants a product with a particular quality and price range, it should be there. To meet that expected requirement requires logistics that can stretch across the entire enterprise and globally. Support for the complex, varied and sometimes very distant interrelationships tasks requires software applications that must be integrated.
Breadth of seamless
solutions
Must cover the basics: accounting, human resources, workflow management,
ALE, and links to the internet.
Performance
Must have high performance across many areas and in updating database
accuracy.
Tailor made
Must be able to be tailored to the need of the particular firm and support
its strategic plan. Should be easily integrated with other necessary software
packages that may fill a particular unique need. Should be a standalone solution
and/or be seamlessly integrated with other features.
Integrated data
management
Applications must remain integrated with the rest of the system. Local
task executions must be immediately received and addressed by the system.
The balance of central data is a key in eliminating redundancy while
maintaining integrity.
Network data
Must be able to access from any location for business efficiency.
Service
Must have support services globally.
International
capability
Must be able to deal in different languages, currencies and legal areas.
Open system
Must be able to install and operate over a wide range of hardware platforms
using the latest operating systems. Basically, it should be an open system,
client/server environment. It should have multi-tiered client/server capability.
The Requirements
The above requirements are strenuous and require a knowledgeable and dependable supplier whose reputation and capabilities are beyond reproach. In the search for a logistics MIS support package, we discovered SAP R/2 and then R/3. We like the R/3 solution because it fit our needs and plans for developing global automated facilities.
Across the spectrum of procurement to production and from sales to delivery,
the R/3 logistics packages provided integrated processes. This package offers
the strategic solution to managing the supply chain and improving competitiveness
in becoming seamless.
I endorse SAP's R/3 logistics applications as the solution in providing a fast-moving, adaptable logistics system for the procurement, manufacturing, sales, and distribution of goods and services.
It offers companies of all sizes market-leading solutions that improve productivity and quality while reducing costs and time to market.
The key in practical terms is that facilities scheduling, production planning decisions, sales forecasts and service projections can all be based on one consistent set of date, moment to moment.
While the core areas of sales and distribution, materials management and production form a foundation of the integrated system, you can expand and augment these capabilities by continuously increasing functionality according to the exact needs of your organization with the flexibility of adapting the system to changes in your market (an extremely important feature!).
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