Mis in Manufacturing Industry
US manufacturing businesses have been struggling to make profits, thanks to global competition. Labor Cost is something that intensifies this competition. Manufacturing companies, therefore, need to focus on two aspects - Embracing Future-ready IT tools, and consolidating on their existing MIS.
Mis in Manufacturing Industry
IT in US Manufacturing Industry - A Sneak Peek
By Shash S
US manufacturing businesses have been struggling to make profits, thanks to global competition. Labor Cost is something that intensifies this competition. Manufacturing companies, therefore, need to focus on two aspects- Embracing Future-ready IT tools, and consolidating on their existing MIS (Management Information Systems) & Manufacturing. Technology Providers must also aim at providing agile, cost effective capabilities to manufacturing units. These can include Web based applications, Model Driven and/or Object oriented capabilities. SaaS (Software as a Service) is the key here.
Aging ERP
First generation ERP lacks flexibility. Web-based technologies are difficult to be incorporated into these. This is where browser-based applications win hands down, on account of their capability to interact with devices like cell phones and PDA's. Old legacy systems either do not accept change, or ask for heavy investment. Screen Scraping, a popular method of presenting these old systems in a browser, do not qualify them as web-enabled systems. Additionally, factors such as infrastructure and server set-up r requirements translate into high TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
The Solution: Migration to Next-Generation Software
Browser-based software applications provide manufacturing companies with the FLEXIBILITY to adapt to changing business needs. Of course, the icing on the cream comes in the form of reduced manufacturing costs, timely delivery, and better customer experience. Real-time information is the need of businesses today. And this can surely be achieved by implementing model-driven, object-oriented, browser based technology.
Why Next-Generation Software?
Object-oriented software architecture allows addition of new functionalities, thus allowing organizations to adapt. Integrated management support software is quite expensive. However, this can be reduces by implementing object-oriented tools. Next-generation tools are not only for large and middle size organizations; even emerging enterprises can add these to their software infrastructure and see their costs reduce considerably.
Customer Satisfaction
After the global meltdown, customer satisfaction has been tagged as the key to customer retention and brand-building. Every satisfied customer can bring more business to an enterprise. Customers might wish to modify a software application at will, without any outside help. Being configurable, browser based applications are an instant hit.
Wireless adaptability for Real-Time Information
Next generation software applications, on account of their wireless capabilities, facilitate quick transfer of mission critical information, thus accelerating the decision making process. Whether it's about mobilizing sales force, empowering workers, tracking inventory or connecting managers, next generation software does it all with ease.
The SaaS Model
SaaS, with use of object-oriented architecture, can make software applications to communicate with each other in real time. The SaaS model eliminates 'upfront payment' concept. Quicker RoI, lower risks, better support, and flexibility to scale up or down, and most importantly, lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) are some of the advantages of the SaaS model.
Seamless Integration- Switch over to MDA (Model Driven Architecture)
MDA allows companies to focus on their core business without having to worry about up gradation and related issues. Technology is never constant- what is next-generation today might become a thing of the pas after a few years. Integration with new software platforms is a major concern for businesses all across the globe. Model-driven design is the answer to the aforementioned issues.
More than three years of experience in dot net framework and java technologies. I would like to help develop software that can make a difference to the lives of the common man.My Specialties include:
Java, J2EE, J2ME, Dot Net Framework, PHP, Windows Networking, Project Management
website: http://www.smartgreycells.com
By Shash S
US manufacturing businesses have been struggling to make profits, thanks to global competition. Labor Cost is something that intensifies this competition. Manufacturing companies, therefore, need to focus on two aspects- Embracing Future-ready IT tools, and consolidating on their existing MIS (Management Information Systems) & Manufacturing. Technology Providers must also aim at providing agile, cost effective capabilities to manufacturing units. These can include Web based applications, Model Driven and/or Object oriented capabilities. SaaS (Software as a Service) is the key here.
Aging ERP
First generation ERP lacks flexibility. Web-based technologies are difficult to be incorporated into these. This is where browser-based applications win hands down, on account of their capability to interact with devices like cell phones and PDA's. Old legacy systems either do not accept change, or ask for heavy investment. Screen Scraping, a popular method of presenting these old systems in a browser, do not qualify them as web-enabled systems. Additionally, factors such as infrastructure and server set-up r requirements translate into high TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
The Solution: Migration to Next-Generation Software
Browser-based software applications provide manufacturing companies with the FLEXIBILITY to adapt to changing business needs. Of course, the icing on the cream comes in the form of reduced manufacturing costs, timely delivery, and better customer experience. Real-time information is the need of businesses today. And this can surely be achieved by implementing model-driven, object-oriented, browser based technology.
Why Next-Generation Software?
Object-oriented software architecture allows addition of new functionalities, thus allowing organizations to adapt. Integrated management support software is quite expensive. However, this can be reduces by implementing object-oriented tools. Next-generation tools are not only for large and middle size organizations; even emerging enterprises can add these to their software infrastructure and see their costs reduce considerably.
Customer Satisfaction
After the global meltdown, customer satisfaction has been tagged as the key to customer retention and brand-building. Every satisfied customer can bring more business to an enterprise. Customers might wish to modify a software application at will, without any outside help. Being configurable, browser based applications are an instant hit.
Wireless adaptability for Real-Time Information
Next generation software applications, on account of their wireless capabilities, facilitate quick transfer of mission critical information, thus accelerating the decision making process. Whether it's about mobilizing sales force, empowering workers, tracking inventory or connecting managers, next generation software does it all with ease.
The SaaS Model
SaaS, with use of object-oriented architecture, can make software applications to communicate with each other in real time. The SaaS model eliminates 'upfront payment' concept. Quicker RoI, lower risks, better support, and flexibility to scale up or down, and most importantly, lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) are some of the advantages of the SaaS model.
Seamless Integration- Switch over to MDA (Model Driven Architecture)
MDA allows companies to focus on their core business without having to worry about up gradation and related issues. Technology is never constant- what is next-generation today might become a thing of the pas after a few years. Integration with new software platforms is a major concern for businesses all across the globe. Model-driven design is the answer to the aforementioned issues.
More than three years of experience in dot net framework and java technologies. I would like to help develop software that can make a difference to the lives of the common man.My Specialties include:
Java, J2EE, J2ME, Dot Net Framework, PHP, Windows Networking, Project Management
website: http://www.smartgreycells.com
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