Manufacturing Automation at a 'Crossroads' for IBM i Shops
IT Jungle by Alex Woodie
Manufacturers across the country rely heavily on their MRP or ERP systems to automate the handling of resources. That's what the "R" stands for, after all. But it turns out that MRP and ERP systems leave a whole lot to be desired when it actually comes to managing resources--including raw materials and labor--on the shop floor. That's where companies like Crossroads RMC and its manufacturing execution system, Crossroads MES comes into play.
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