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Kathy Barthelt

Is your Baan or Infor LN system STILL not integrated with UPS and FedEx?

It's hard to find a manufacturing article, or talk to a manufacturer for that matter without hearing about the importance of efficiency. In fact, 92% of manufacturers reported that their most significant business imperative is improving efficiency, according to a major new report published by The Manufacturer and IBM. Improving efficiency cuts costs, improves throughput, and ultimately improves competitiveness.

One way to improve efficiency is to eliminate the redundant process of manually keying data from Baan and Infor LN to your third-party logistics systems such as UPS or FedEx. Third-party systems need to know what you want shipped, how it is being shipped, the weight, quantity, etc. Once the shipment is ready, the tracking number, freight cost, and other information need to be entered into Baan and Infor LN in order to process your sales orders and ultimately invoice your customer. This process is time-consuming, error-prone, and causes delays in shipping and invoicing.

Why waste time and energy when the entire process can be automated on-premise or cloud with RMCship?

RMCship provides a complete one-way or two-way communication channel between Baan IV, Baan V, and Infor LN to UPS Worldship & FedEx Ship Manager.

TO UPS & FedEx -
RMCship:

  • Provides options to create cartons, pallets within Baan IV, Baan V, and Infor LN (ERP LN)
  • Allows shipments to include a single order, partial orders, or multiple orders per carton/pallet
  • Automatically sends customer data, order data, and shipping information from Baan and LN to UPS and FedEx
  • Prints carton labels for shipping

FROM UPS / FedEx -
RMCship:

  • Pulls all tracking information, freight costs, freight types, quantities, etc back into Baan and Infor LN
  • Automatically adds freight lines to sales orders
  • Provides and prints shipping information on invoices
  • Confirms the shipment / processes maintain deliveries
  • Provides easy lookup access to shipping information for Customer Service personnel

INCREASE EFFICIENCY with RMCship

★★★ SAVE 1.5 – 2.5 Hours a day by eliminating redundant processes… That’s 30-50 hours a month!

★★★ No Shipping Delays, so invoicing gets done earlier, sent sooner, and paid faster!

★★★ Happier Customers because your Customer Service personnel can access all shipping information!

★★★ Increase Customer Satisfaction because they have immediate access to shipping information on their invoice!

Request a Demo Today!
800.762.2077
 

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Tips:  LX | BPCS | M3

When is the last time you took a hard look at your production lines?

  • How are we moving product through our facility?
  • Do we have work instructions / drawings available where needed?
  • Do we have frequently used inventory available at the line?
  • Where are the bottlenecks?
  • Are processes automated, where possible?

Taking a hard look at your processes and procedures may reveal some interesting results. Don’t assume that everyone is doing things the same way. Some may be superstars, and others may need some mentoring. Some processes may be outdated and costing you time and money, while others are extremely efficient. One area of the business may benefit from how others operate. Take the time to review and analyze your findings. Your company may benefit greatly as a result.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

  1. Collect the requirements. Learn from everyone with the intent of developing a phased approach to implementing on your shop floor with OEE being Phase 1. 
  2. Create your list. Capture all of required functions, taking into account what the “output” of the system will be. What does the plant manager need to see in real-time? What KPI’s does each line need displayed in real-time? What reports are required?
  3. Insist Upon Real-time. In the moment data for the right OEE is the right approach. If it’s possible, collect the data automatically. Remember that real-time feedback to line operators results in an automatic increase in OEE.
  4. Evaluate your lines. Focus where production counts can be monitored automatically. If the data is in your PLC’s, can you get it out? OPC communication is the right way to go here. If not, the approach is to install a new dedicated PLC with sensors installed on each line.
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Tips: LN | Baan

All actions required for converting, validating, matching, and posting electronically received bank statements can be performed within a single session:

  • Bank Statement Workbench (tfcmg5610m100)
  • Bank Statement (tfcmg5610m000)

Alternatively, you can use the sequence of electronic bank statement sessions outlined below.

Steps to Process Electronic Bank Statements:

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