I had really wanted to add these other links into my blog yesterday, but unfortunately I was short on time. So I'm going to pick up today where I left off. 

There is an ASP blog that originally started out as a blog discussing what ASP means. It basically covers just about everything from Production Scheduling software to ERP as well as talking about ASP and the benefits of using SaaS. 

Production Scheduling has articles about why Production Scheduling software is important in manufacturing, why web based software is beneficial, SaaS within Production Scheduling and Lean manufacturing. 

Another very interesting blog is the Tuppas blog. This blog is very up to date with what manufacturers needs and wants are. The last two articles discuss TQM and KPI. I believe that KPI has been around for some time now, however I know that TQM is a fairly new acronym and is an up and coming collection of modules that manufacturers are going to require. 

Just take a few minutes out of your day and read up on some of the latest blogs having to do with Manufacturing software. 

I have been doing a lot of internet browsing lately and have come across some very interesting blogs. They all have been extremely informational and helpful for me since I am fairly new at Manufacturing and Software. These have supplied me with much needed information. Please take some time to read them as I feel that they will be highly beneficial to you as well.

Manufacturing ERP discusses MRP and ERP. What is the purpose of having one of these systems? What to look for when purchasing an MRP or ERP. It also talks about the use of Thin Client software and why it is beneficial. 

Agile Manufacturing Software discusses similar topics as the site above, only with a bit more of a personal twist. It is written by a programmer and it chronicles his working adventures with different projects that he is juggling. It talks about CRM, Scheduling, ERP, MRP, Bar Coding and of course Thin Client. 

Total Quality Management (TQM) which is a fairly new acronym and not commonly used or understood, is discussed in this blog. It explains in detail why TQM is important in every area of a business, internally and externally. 

Also, since we left off on the topic of TQM please look at this site for some more information on the subject. 

 

If you are looking for an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for discrete manufacturing, look no further! Tuppas Software has just what you need! They have developed agile, web based systems with a wide variety of MES modules like production performance reporting with downtime, efficiency, scrap and production scheduling.

Aside from the vast flexibility that Tuppas offers on the MES level, they also have extensive configurability in their corporate systems. They also have a lot of experience implementing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems into their integrated software systems.

If you are a smaller manufacturing company and are concerned with cost, Tuppas offers SaaS (Software as a Service). They charge a monthly fee, which is cost effective by not having to purchasing the software outright. A few advantages to using SaaS are free and easy upgrades, shorter development and implementation phases, as well as a reduced risk in budget planning. Tuppas also allows their customers to tailor their software to better suit their business needs!

 Check out these other sites:

Agile Software 
ERP Software
Manufacturing ERP
Manufacturing Solutions 
Production Scheduling Solutions
TQM
Thin Client Software
SaaS
Open Source Software Solutions
Manufacturing Accounting Software
Manufacturing CIO
Manufacturing CEO
Manufacturing CFO
Advanced Manufacturing Technology

MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions gather production related data from numerous sources. These can be PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controls), sensors, employee input, hand-held devices and other software systems. Manufacturing Execution Systems are designed to manage and oversee quality parameters, supply real time information to machines and personnel needed to perform daily production activities, establish effective communication between machines and personnel within the production facility, as well as improving communication with suppliers, customers, engineers, sales and management.

The goal of an MES is to boost quality, improve consistency and increase productivity. A few benefits to having an MES are:


• Reducing manufacturing cycle times
• Improved visibility and tracking of production
• Improved traceability and genealogy of produced goods
• Improved quality and reduced defects
• Improving gross margins, cash flow
• Improved turn-around times
• Integration with ERP and existing processes
• Reduced inventory levels
• Improved inventory turnover

Concerned about cost? Find a software company that offers SaaS (Software as a Service). Tuppas Software offers SaaS. They charge a monthly fee, which is cost effective by not purchasing the software outright. A few advantages to using SaaS are free and easy upgrades, shorter development and implementation phases, plus there is a reduced risk in budget planning. Tuppas also allows their customers to customize their software to better suit their business needs! 

Open Source ERP Software provides the benefit of allowing IT personnel to tailor the structure, interfaces and reports. Such systems offer a basic system structure with an open source (this means the the programming is available for internal modifications) and tend to be inexpensive. The benefits include the ability for programmers to mold the ERP system to to their company's specifications.

The main problem with open source software is that any modifications are deleted upon upgrading the system to the newest version. This means that all the tailored screens need to be rewritten to merge with the new technology. Fortunately, innovative software companies have developed higher quality open source ERP software with the benefits of editable software without the negative consequences that often arise.

One company that offers an innovative solution is ShopFloorReporting (SFR) - www.ShopFloorReporting.com. SFR has developed a thin client system that runs through browsers and was designed to be configured by the SFR team or those trained to use the framework. SFR designed a proprietary model framework with model-driven architecture (MDA). MDA differentiates tailored interfaces and reports from the software's main files, so upgrades to the system do not override the modifications. The result is a agile system that allows progressive continuous improvement efforts to be enhanced by a company’s ERP solution.

Open source software offers many benefits by allowing programmers to modify the structure. Also many packages are generally rudimentary and therefore are sold at a lower price. Talented programmers can transform the base structure of an open software CRM system to fit their company’s needs.

One problem with open source software is that such modifications are erased when upgrades take place. Open source CRM is the most beneficial to companies that have a proactive IT department. Without support, open source software often fails upon implimentation. New generations of software provide the benefits of open source software without the negative qualities. Tailored software merges the gap between open source and canned software.



Tuppas Software - www.Tuppas.com - is a browser-based, thin client system that was designed to allow rapid modifications to it's structure. Click here to learn more about Tuppas's CRM systems. Tuppas utilizes a proprietary model driven architecture. Model driven architecture isolates tailored interfaces from the software's language, so one can upgrade the system without overriding the personalized modifications. This provides a solution that Tuppas or a client’s IT department can augment without the need to redesign when upgrades are needed.