Datacraft Solutions�� Signum Streamlines Replenishment As digital kanban solutions continue to spread throughout the manufacturing industry, industry leader and Digital Kanban pioneer Datacraft Solutions, Inc. (www.datacraftsolutions.com) is able to draw on the insights and experiences of their clients to enhance the functionality of offerings. According to Matthew Marotta, founder of Datacraft Solutions, “We are, in effect, applying the lessons...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas Cutler. | Source : Enterprise Resources
APriori Predictive Cost Analysis For Machined Products According to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori, “We offer an industry first cost analysis for machined products…real-time, predictive cost estimates for turned and 3-axis machined products throughout the entire product delivery process.” Always knowing product costs prevents surprises, missed cost targets and rework, schedule delays, and missed market windows. Azzolino...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Technological
Discrete Manufacturers Significantly Reduce Costs aPriori has developed a white paper that presents an architecture for Cost Management platform developed through a six year industry/university collaborative research project initiated to address this problem in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.According to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori, “Manufacturers are forced to operate under net margins of only a few percent. A 1%...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Technological
Accurate Cost Predictions - Discrete Manufacturers Margins “Our software is designed to implement design-to-cost strategies during the product stage rather than as a constraint to satisfy at the end of a design,” according to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori aPriori allows users to avoid or reduce the inevitable lengthy post-product launch cost reduction exercises and costly changes late in the development process.” Discrete part...... Similar Editorial : by David Bolton. | Source : Technological
Electromagmetic Sciences Values Visibility Project-Based ERP Located in Norcross, Georgia and in business for the last thirty years, Electromagmetic Sciences, Inc. (EMS) owes its longevity to quality, innovation and the ability to design and manufacture a wide range of advanced communication and signal processing products. Since its inception, EMS has committed itself to providing quality, state-of-the-art products that have been flown on more than 80 space...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Enterprise Resources
Controlling And Reducing COGS With APriori Improves Margins Companies can reduce COGS by whole percentages by identifying quantifiable savings in material, tooling, labor, and overhead while evaluating alternative designs, processes, and sources.Companies are in the continuous pursuit of lowering cost-of-goods sold. According to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori, “Costs related to materials, labor, and logistics are more predictable and...... Similar Editorial : by News Canada. | Source : Technological
Digital Kanban By Datacraft Solutions & Tier 1 Suppliers Ken McGuire from MEAC noted, “"Why would any true LEAN Manufacturer invest big money in software for managing Kanbans when what they really need is an effective Kanban communications service? The evidence is mounting against the 'elusive' systems with ERP integration many IT people are promising and hoping for. When they are finally achieved, if ever, they are found to be largely unnecessary and...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Enterprise Resources
Project-Based Companies Realize Multi-Entity Multi-Entity Support is available with VISIBILITY.net and offers:Unlimited Breadth and Depth of OrganizationOptional Centralization of any Business ComponentInter-Entity TradingUser-Specific Interface LanguageMultiple Tax RegimenOptional Web Service Tax ConnectivityTax Regimen per Trading PartnerMulti-Language is available with VISIBILITY.net which holds all screen labels and text messages as data...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Technological
Product Cost Decisions & Impact For Discrete Manufacturers A clear and undisputed characteristic of product delivery is that as much as 70% to 80% of the total product cost is a direct result of the design decisions made in the first 10% to 15% of the product development process. According to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori, “Our strategy is simple: enable discrete manufacturing companies to identify and assess costs from the conceptual...... Similar Editorial : by Andrea Corney. | Source : Technological
Visibility.net Now Offers IQPlus Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility's Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Built entirely in Microsoft’s .NET programming architecture,...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas Cutler. | Source : Technological
Curator Companion Supplier Interface Tool Signum is Datacraft Solutions, Inc. (www.datacraftsolutions.com) flagship digital kanban automation solution, which streamlines replenishment and enables collaborative communication throughout the supply chain. Curator is Signum's companion supplier interface tool, provided free of charge to client's suppliers. It enables them to view and confirm orders as well as anticipate and prepare for...... Similar Editorial : by Boricua. | Source : Technological
APriori: Materials, Labor, And Logistics Are More Predictable According to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori, “Recent production use has demonstrated an 8 to 39% cost of goods (COGS) reduction for both new and mature products and a first year return-on-investment (ROI.) aPriori’s Cost Management Platform is driving significant and substantial cost saving for customers. Azzolino suggests, “Using aPriori, costs related to materials,...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Technological
VISIBILITY.net Automates Compliance And Mitigates Risk The development process enabled Visibility to design several capabilities into VISIBILITY.net that specifically help manufacturers address important integrated capabilities. Workflow – escalation procedures and multi-level sign offs are routine yet require systematic approaches to insure formal compliance. Features in this area allow unlimited conditions to be checked, tested and directed...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas Cutler. | Source : Technological
Digital Kanban Leader Promotes Justin Diana Datacraft Solutions has a vast client base including Pacific Scientific, Outokumpu, and Follett Ice. The Intelligent Supply Chain solution is growing exponentially. Matthew Marotta founded Datacraft Solutions, an application service provider that develops powerful software applications to automate complex business processes. Datacraft Solutions specializes in providing their clients with the...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Technological
Discrete Manufacturer Cost Critical Decision True-Cost Convergence, developed by aPriori, provides early cost-assessments for the designer from the beginning of the product development cycle that naturally converge to production level costs estimates as manufacturing and procurement finalize decisions.According to Frank Azzolino, President and CEO of aPriori, “For today’s companies to remain agile, they require real-time visibility to cost...... Similar Editorial : by Thomas R. Cutler. | Source : Technological
