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Content about Epicor Software Corp. - Page 2
- From The Fabricator
Growing in the face of uncertainty
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 1, 2013
- Shop Management
- Article
Having survived a bankruptcy in the 1990s and the Great Recession, A&E Custom Manufacturing isn't about to embark on an aggressive growth path just to chase more business. It wants to grow intelligently, balancing investment with real opportunity. With that in mind, the company has made some very wise decisions that has allowed it to grow in the face of ongoing uncertainty.
- From The Fabricator
How a fabricator can stand out to customers
- By Christine Hansen
- Nov 9, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
The best metal fabricating partner in a supply chain is the one that not only provides on-time delivery of quality products, but also provides complete and open communication. Today the only means to do that is by opening up information technology systems to those important customers.
- From The Fabricator
Metal fabricator revamps raw material purchasing strategy
- By Tim Heston
- Jul 16, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
General Sheet Metal Works revamped the way it handles raw material purchases. Floor personnel now release specific orders, while the purchasing department communicates with suppliers about future demand and negotiates contracts. Most important, the company order just what it needs--and no more.
- From The Fabricator
5 tips for a less stressful ERP migration
- By Dan Davis
- Mar 12, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
A migration from an older software package to a new enterprise resource planning software system is almost assured to test even the most forward-thinking metal fabricating organization. Every part of the organization is touched in this move, and everyone has to work together to ensure that initial business objectives are achieved once the software is rolled out. Luckily, preparation before actual software implementation can make a big difference.
- From The Fabricator
More than a metal fabricator - a problem solver
- By Dan Davis
- Feb 1, 2012
- Shop Management
- Article
The management team at Airtronics, San Jose, Calif., has seen the manufacturing landscape change greatly over the last 25 years. Plenty of computer and seminconductor work has gone overseas, and the fabrication work that remains is much lower in complex. That's why the company moved away from a contract manufacturer mentality to one of a shop that can provide expert design and value-added services. The results are paying off with new customers and hope for a bright future.
- From The Fabricator
The job shop schedule: Always imperfect, ever adapting
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 9, 2011
- Shop Management
- Article
There's one constant about job shops specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing: change. Changes happen continually, which means schedules must continually adapt. Today, software is allowing job shops to ensure the production schedule reflects reality and, most important, continually adapts.
- From The Fabricator
Lean inventory complements lean production
- By Tim Heston
- Sep 16, 2010
- Shop Management
- Article
Controlling inventory, reducing setups, taking advantage of vendor managed inventory arrangements--add it all up, and one metal label manufacturer has become seriously efficient.
- From The Fabricator
Work flow goes virtual
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 11, 2008
- Shop Management
- Article
Mid-West Metal Products, Muncie, Ind., has perfected work flow through ERP and the company's virtual manufacturing plan.
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- Business Management SoftwareCRM (Customer Relationship Management) Software
- Business Management SoftwareERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software
- Business Management SoftwareInventory Management and Purchasing Software
- Business Management SoftwareJob Costing Software
- Engineering and Shop Floor Management SoftwareScheduling Software
- Engineering and Shop Floor Management SoftwareShop Floor Control Software