Shop Management Software and ERP
Simple spreadsheets and MRP systems that were once used by machine shops to manage and schedule jobs have been replaced by ERP (enterprise resource planning) software. Some of the functions associated with ERP include estimating the time and cost of production, scheduling a job for production, in-process job tracking, and logging each step in a part’s progress, so a part’s current status can be immediately known. ERP systems also provide a historical view of resources required on prior jobs, which can be helpful in planning new work. Some new ERP systems are based on a cloud platform as opposed to an on-premises network.
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Siemens Cybersecurity System Protects Production Environments
SiberProtect limits the impact of a cyber attack within milliseconds, resulting in the identification of the infected production equipment groups or plant networks.
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Cetec ERP System Prevents Slowdowns in Production
The Pre-Allocation feature simplifies the purchasing and material planning process and prevents unnecessary inventory from sitting on the shelf.
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ProShop Provides ERP Technology to Purdue Engineering School
The ProShop Digital Ecosystem will be used as the inventory management and ERP system at Purdue University’s Industrial Engineering School.
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Cetec ERP Scheduling Feature Facilitates Accurate Quoting
The Buffer feature ensures ample time is given on the work order, without impacting labor time, estimates or cost.
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Siemens Security Solution Mitigates Cyber Vulnerabilities
The Sinec Security Inspector is a software framework for active scanning that enables individual network devices, network segments or the entire network infrastructure to be scanned during maintenance time windows.
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Precision Machining Technology Review October 2023
Production Machining’s October 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Renishaw, Walter USA, Seco Tools and Haimer USA.
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Renishaw Data Platform Promotes Connected Shop Floor
Renishaw Central collects metrology, status and alarm data from connected devices across the shop floor.
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Caron Engineering Software Connects Machining Environment
The MiConnect application builder enables Caron’s integration specialists to develop specialized manufacturing applications without the need for custom coding.
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Global Shop Solutions to Host ERP User Conferences
The company is hosting two separate events — one onsite and one virtual — that will focus on core ERP features and functionality, as well as advanced use cases.
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Deacom Essentials ERP Software Helps Digitally Transform SMBs
Deacom Essentials gives manufacturers a cost-effective, tailored ERP software solution to gain better insights into operations in order to make informed decisions and scale their overall business.
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System Offers Flexible, Secure Management of Machinery Access
With Pilz’s PITreader card unit, operators can now assign permissions on RFID transponders in card or sticker format.
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FactoryWiz Monitoring System Reduces Operator Errors
Eastec 2023: FactoryWiz provides real-time monitoring and data analysis to give manufacturers insight into the production process and help them make informed decisions.
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PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Shop Management Software
Learn about some of the latest shop management software solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.
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A Small CNC Machine Shop’s Journey to CMMC
Achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) — soon to be required to do work for the U.S. government — takes time and money. This 10-person shop takes us through some of the challenges it has faced and lessons it has learned on its CMMC voyage.
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Use ERP to Capture Tribal Knowledge?
When McCormick Industries adopted a new enterprise resource planning software for better data visibility and accessibility, it found that the software also enabled it to cull the expertise of its experienced shopfloor employees.
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A Shop Snapshot(s) in Time
Shamrock Precision has made significant strides to diversify its customer base and implement various process improvements, applying a crawl, walk, run approach to adding new technology such as ERP and automation.
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Filling the Tall Order of Inventory Management
Rable Machine continues to refine the inventory management services the shop offers its top customers. It has found that providing these services — something other shops can’t or won’t do — makes it more of a partner with those customers, rather just a vendor.
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Adding ERP? Set up a Test Environment Before Going Live
Are you planning to add an ERP solution or switch to a new platform for your CNC machine shop? Setting up a test environment enables your employees to learn and train for the new software and can help ensure success. Here are five reasons why that is.
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