Released on: 20, July 2006
, Author: Rebecca Gill
, Audience: Software related
Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled why foodcompanies face ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) functionality problems in thecurrent issue of the Food and Beverage Journal. According to Cutler,  The plantfloor automation issues unique to the food manufacturing sector are significant.Finding an ERP system, which addresses the idiosyncratic nature of foodmanufacturing, is not easily accomplished. Despite claims, promises, and elementsfor success, few ERP vendors are comprehensive in providing the full spectrum ofneeded functionality. The plant floor automation issues include the following:  Online tracking of engineering change orders with electronic routings for approvals.  System generated BOMs and routings for configured products.  System generated production schedules from MRP module.  Automatic yielding for finished goods and BOM components/ingredients.  Where used and mass replace capabilities.  System generated work orders for make to order environments.  Fully attributed inventory from order entry through production and shipping.  Online order promising by exploding the multi-level BOM, reviewing BOM stockinglevels, and production space.  Online messaging for production managers on plant floor exceptions.  Integrated dashboards for management's KPIs. Finding a balance between industry sector nuance and a solid core ERP system istricky. The basic ERP functions are often lacking when the focus is too heavy on thebells and whistles. Rebecca Gill, Vice-President of Toledo-based Technology GroupInternational and Enterprise 21 Food ERP, says, "Many vertical ERP applications inthe food sector lack strong financials and must integrate with bolt-on third partysystems." The ERP functionality should also include complete multi-company,multi-currency, and financial reporting capacity. Many companies within the food and beverage industry struggle due to lack of systemintegration and poor visibility of major business functions. Food quality managersdo not want to simply manage their business; they want to lead and direct the futureof their company. Today's food management executives need real-time sophisticatedtools to make educated decisions. The complete feature article may be viewed at:http://www.fepsearchgroup. com/fbj/articles/article029.ht m
About Technology Group International, Ltd. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Technology Group International isa proven technology leader delivering Tier 1 application software functionality at aprice performance level that can be readily accepted by organizations of all sizes.Specializing in software solutions for small and mid-market manufacturing anddistribution companies, TGIÂ's integrated Enterprise Series software suite is acomplete business process management solution. The product offering includesEnterprise Resources Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), SupplyChain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Advanced Planning andScheduling (APS), Decision Support System (DSS), Business Intelligence (BI),Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and eCommerce. TGI implements, maintains,enhances, and supports its packaged distribution and manufacturing softwaresolutions directly and via its channel partners.
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