This feature provides an additional security parameter for Vendor Master Maintenance. The Vendor Maintenance Security option is in the Purchasing System Parameters program (PUR820D). The purpose of this program is to provide an additional security option for Vendor Master Maintenance. To access this program, the user selects the Parameters Generation option from the System Functions… […]
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1. Eliminate paper shop packet and distribution of the paperwork to the shop floor. 2. Eliminate manual (paper-based) recording activities and the need to key in the transactions. 3. Easy electronic scheduling by sequence and changing job priorities. 4. Evaluate differences using actual times compared to standards. 5. Improve data accuracy and eliminate the need… […]
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With this enhancement, the Purchase Receipts screens are optionally shown with the quantity and weight fiel ds populated with the open value on the purchase order. Previously the user had tomanually enter the quantity received or, for a dynamic weight and measure items, the weightreceived for each line on the purchase order. Now the screens… […]
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So, how many of you have updated the estimated cost of material and labor in your ERP system recently? ……Hmmmm. That’s what I thought. Do you have any idea how accurate those numbers are? Are you making business decisions based on estimates that are completely inaccurate? Consider switching from estimates to actuals. Furthermore, consider implementing… […]
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Identify the key metrics . You need benchmark data so you know what realistic goals are, then track them and publish your performance along with a brief comment from time to time on how things are trending and how you compare with others, particularly your primary competitors. The best thing about this is that it… […]
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… […]
Shop Order status codes have been improved to provide a more comprehensive view of the life cycle of a shop order. In addition to the previously existing ‘Shop Order Status Code’, the Production Status Code has been added. This code is designed to indicate progress and completion levels of each shop order. Valid codes are:… […]
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The Notes Maintenance feature enhancement is made up note programs that are accessible from a central location. The Note Text Maintenance (SYS555), Note Type Maintenance (SYS553) and Multi Language Notes Maintenance (SYS556) programs are all available as menu options. The Notes Maintenance feature provides a way to create, revise, delete, and copy note text that… […]
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Key Performance Indicators measure how effectively your performance objectives are being achieved. Have you defined KPIs for your company? Are you measuring them effectively? Is everyone in your company aware of what the KPIs are? If you haven’t already done so, consider tying personal performance objectives directly to the company’s performance objectives. Doing so can… […]
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This new feature provides the ability to freeze period-end balances at the end of a fiscal period. This enhancement provides clients the ability to store the opening/ending on hand balance for each Inventory period at the Item (IIM), Warehouse/Item (IWI) and Lot/Location (ILI) levels. This information can then be used for inventory tracking and valuation… […]
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