Shop floor control.

From: American Machinist | Date: October 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Many companies have chosen ERP systems to facilitate their operations. Despite the buzz, however, ERP may not be the best answer for every company. Implementing a good shop floor control system may provide more advantages than an ERP system.

The fact is, many shops don't need ERP to benefit from information technology. ERP starts at the top, in finance and business planning, and works down through the shop and out the door to warehousing, shipping, transportation, and aftersale customer service. But companies can get more "bang for the buck" by focusing on the information ...

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