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BPCS/LX Tip of the Week: Alternate Items

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How can I use an alternate item on a shop order?

The best way is to have the approved alternate item appear on the Bill of Material just after the standard item with a zero required quantity. Now the alternate item will appear on the Shop Order. So, if the standard item is not available, the alternate item can be issued to the shop order.

When the shop order is closed out, one item will have an unfavorable variance while the other shows a favorable variance. This is an easy way to provide alternate items provided engineering approves and they are part of the Bill of Material.

Crossroads MES Version 11 Released

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Crossroads MES Version 11 was rolled out in March, 2014. Some of the new features include a new GUI interface, improved End of Shift review functions, pre-formatted production label printing, and an electronic shop packet on the factory worker Job In screen.

Crossroads MES Released for Tablet

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Crossroads RMC announces that the Crossroads MES solution is now compatible with tablet PCs running Windows 8.1. Tablet PCs are becoming the clipboard replacement for supervisors and managers to monitor what’s happening on the shop floor.

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LN & Baan | LX & BPCS Tip: 9 Tips for Secure Manufacturing Business Systems Through OT Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management

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Always happy to share a good article on protecting your business from cybersecurity threats. 

9 OT Cybersecurity Strategies To Secure Manufacturing Industries

By Will Fastiggi - Technology for Learners - January 23, 2023

Let’s delve into the details of how to secure manufacturing industries through OT cybersecurity vulnerability management. Below are some tips and tricks.

1. Implement a Defense-in-depth Strategy 

This approach involves using multiple layers of security controls to protect against cyber threats. Manufacturing industries can use the following strategies:

  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion prevention systems
  • Network segmentation 

These listed security controls isolate OT cybersecurity systems from the rest of the network.

2. Perform Regular  Vulnerability Assessments 

As mentioned above....

Read full article: https://technologyforlearners.com/essential-tips-and-tricks-for-securing-manufacturing-industries-through-ot-cybersecurity-vulnerability-management/

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