When it comes to the supply chain, a warehouse management system (WMS) is the heart of it all. The application manages the operations of a warehouse or distribution center for the management of inbound, outbound, and inventory management processes. It’s what keeps tabs on finished goods and raw materials throughout their entire journey within a …
We recently spent time with a couple of Deacom customers and picked their brain about what they learned from their ERP evaluation. Sure, they have different business needs but many of their system requirements were very similar. Here are some of their suggestions of what other manufacturers should look for when replacing their ERP solution. …
It’s easy to list the different software features that live within a typical off-the-shelf Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. However, when it comes to the business complexities of industries like food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical, there are certain functional capabilities that are absolute requirements of being successful. Here are the 10 most common features …
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Earlier this year, Deacom released the newest version of the software (Version 15) which moved the system to a .NET framework. According to Technology Evaluation Center (TEC), this shift was a “significant milestone in the evolution of the solution.” “The conversion to a .NET framework was a significant investment over the past five years and …
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…And how to do it in a matter of hours By now, you are probably very familiar with the new design of nutrition fact labels introduced by the FDA. While the goal is to make it easier for consumers to make informed and healthier food choices, many manufacturers are concerned about the challenges they will …
Methods for Efficiently and Elegantly Generating a Bill of Materials from the DEACOM Product Configurator It’s often necessary to generate a fully-configured bill of materials (BOM), based on the customized product options that are chosen in a Product Configurator. One reason for this might be to develop the final cost of the product based on …
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In this second installment of our series of 3rd Shift Harry stories, we take a look at a devastating issue that can arise when your inventory management rules are bypassed. Picture this… It’s early in the morning and the 3rd shift is coming to a close. After a long and tiring night, Harry is counting the minutes before …
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