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CROSSROADS MES VERSION 11.2 RELEASED

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Crossroads RMC is proud to announce the official release of Crossroads MES Version 11.2

Included in this release are many new features including: Priority Code Display, Capacity Load Balancing, Indirect Time Reporting, T.L Ashford Label Integration, In-Line Label Validation, and a new XML Dashboard Interface. 
Improvements have been made to the ERP Interface, Manual Labor Time Capture, Parts List Display, Setup Operation, and End of Shift Review.

Crossroads MES for BPCS/LX has been around since 1995. Your input is important to us. Many of our improvements and functions come from your requests, so please share your ideas.

Future Functionality Coming Soon!

  • Employee/Shop Order Efficiency
  • IDF Reporting
  • Field Size Expansion
  • Non-windows tablet version

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BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: 4 Reasons You Need Timely & Accurate Data

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Seems obvious – you want real time data and you want it to be accurate. Do you have the systems in place to allow for this?

Here are 4 reasons you need a data collection system:

  1. See the differences between actuals and standards
  2. Determine the source of project overruns
  3. Prevent mis-shipments to customers
  4. Avoid unnecessary reordering of parts

An automated data collection system will analyze your current data, allowing you to efficiently optimize your manufacturing and the benefits will be huge and far reaching.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

Baan/LN Tip of the Week: 4 Reasons You Need Timely & Accurate Data

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Seems obvious – you want real time data and you want it to be accurate. Do you have the systems in place to allow for this?

Here are 4 reasons you need a data collection system:

  1. See the differences between actuals and standards
  2. Determine the source of project overruns
  3. Prevent mis-shipments to customers
  4. Avoid unnecessary reordering of parts

An automated data collection system will analyze your current data, allowing you to efficiently optimize your manufacturing and the benefits will be huge and far reaching.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: How is your relationship going... with your suppliers?

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Do you have a strong relationship with your suppliers? Do they know your every need/want? No? Well, why not?  

The key to any good relationship is communication. Have you established clear and consistent communication with your suppliers? Consider establishing a way for both of you to share information with each other electronically.

A portal is a good way to achieve this. Documents can be shared, updates on deliveries can be communicated with ease, and changes that can affect both your operations and theirs can be communicated efficiently and effectively.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

Baan/LN Tip of the Week: How is your relationship going... with your suppliers?

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Do you have a strong relationship with your suppliers? Do they know your every need/want? No? Well, why not?  

The key to any good relationship is communication. Have you established clear and consistent communication with your suppliers? Consider establishing a way for both of you to share information with each other electronically.

A portal is a good way to achieve this. Documents can be shared, updates on deliveries can be communicated with ease, and changes that can affect both your operations and theirs can be communicated efficiently and effectively.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Gain Efficiency & Save Money – Evaluate Your Production Lines

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When is the last time you took a hard look at your production lines?

  • How are we moving product through our facility?
  • Do we have work instructions / drawings available where needed?
  • Do we have frequently used inventory available at the line?
  • Where are the bottlenecks?
  • Are processes automated, where possible?

Taking a hard look at your processes and procedures may reveal some interesting results. Don’t assume that everyone is doing things the same way. Some may be superstars, and others may need some mentoring. Some processes may be outdated and costing you time and money, while others are extremely efficient. One area of the business may benefit from how others operate. Take the time to review and analyze your findings. Your company may benefit greatly as a result.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

Baan/LN Tip of the Week: Gain Efficiency & Save Money – Evaluate Your Production Lines

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When is the last time you took a hard look at your production lines?

  • How are we moving product through our facility?
  • Do we have work instructions / drawings available where needed?
  • Do we have frequently used inventory available at the line?
  • Where are the bottlenecks?
  • Are processes automated, where possible?

Taking a hard look at your processes and procedures may reveal some interesting results. Don’t assume that everyone is doing things the same way. Some may be superstars, and others may need some mentoring. Some processes may be outdated and costing you time and money, while others are extremely efficient. One area of the business may benefit from how others operate. Take the time to review and analyze your findings. Your company may benefit greatly as a result.

Optimize Your Manufacturing Today!

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Sales Tax Isn't an Issue for Us

Infor LX | BPCS | Infor LN | Baan

"Sales tax isn't an issue for us because all of our customers are exempt."   - Finance Manager, Manufacturing Co.

ARE YOU SURE YOU'VE GOT IT RIGHT?

One of the biggest misconceptions companies have in the manufacturing and distribution industries is that when you don’t charge sales tax, you don’t need to be concerned with sales tax compliance. In the post-Wayfair world, it is paramount for businesses to understand their nexus and the implications of that nexus.

Here are some questions you should be asking yourself to make sure you've got it right:

  • Are you selling into states you are not currently filing a sales tax return in? (including exempt sales)
  • Could your sales tax return process be improved?
  • Is your exemption certificate process audit-ready?

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Contact Crossroads RMC to discuss how Avalara can help you save time, money and avoid the risk of a costly audit. Avalara provides the compliance expertise and Crossroads RMC provides the integration to Infor LN, Infor LX, Baan, and BPCS.  800.762.2077

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