Description
This is a presentation is about enterprise planning systems with the help of the case of Intuitive Manufacturing Systems.
Enterprise Planning Systems-the case of Intuitive Manufacturing Systems
About intuitive
• Founded in 1994 • Mainly for manufacturers • Basing their products on Microsoft technologies • Latest version – intuitive ERP 8.1-sept 2007 • Started with MRP in 1994 • 6 versions later in 1999 they renamed it as ERP
• • • • • • •
800 customers worldwide Diverse industries-Aerospace to bicycle parts Top 3 industries Electronics Industrial machinery and equipment Fabricated metal products 20 countries and 16 languages
Case study 1
• San Antonio's lighthouse • provides employment opportunities and rehabilitation services to visually impaired • Manufactures fastners and writing instruments • Main focus on assembling and packaging products • Also provide warehousing and distribution
challenges
• Changes in market conditions • Threatened 60% of the business • Outdated systems and manual processes taking up too much time and resources • Couldn’t meet growing market demand • Lead times were too long • Lack of inventory control
Requirements
• • • • • easy to use quick to implement allowed for process reengineering integrate manufacturing and accounting all data available from one central location
Why intuitive ERP
• • • • • Microsoft centric technology User friendly Required little time for implementation Little training time for users Consulting and technical support teamscompetency and expertise
solutions
• Enable new business strategies • Integrate business processes to streamline productivity • Enhance technology infrastructure • Improve visibility and quality of information
Results and benefits
• • • • • Dramatically shortened the order-to-ship cycle Reduction in part shortages Increase in inventory turns Vast improvements in invoicing Better view of business activities at a strategic level and for daily operations
quotes
• Prior to implementing Intuitive ERP, the SAL environment consisted of multiple applications on multiple platforms running redundant processes,” said Dana Russell, MIS manager for SAL. “Adoption of Intuitive’s technology puts SAL on the cutting edge.”
• “Implementation of Intuitive ERP has been a major learning experience,” said Cindy Miller, SAL Vice President of Rehabilitation Services and Administration. “The process invoked an analysis of how the organization conducts business and allowed SAL to set up systems and processes the way the organization wished they had always been.”
Case study 2
• Ace designers Ltd. • India’s leading manufacturer of CNC lathes,auto lathes • Exported machines all around the world (Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom and the United States)
Problems
• Growth led to a rapid breakdown of their manual systems • Coordination between all departments was missing. • No centralized purchasing dept. • Same product, same vendor-diff prices • Lack of inventory control • Missed delivery dates • No competitive pricing
• Needed an ERP to manage every aspect of their mfg. process
• Also ISO certification was required
Reasons for selecting Intuitive ERP
• • • • a 100 percent Microsoft platform an easy-to-use graphical interface, excellent support scalable open-architecture features that permitted the addition of users at any time
Implementation
• Module wise 4 phase implementation-only 4 months • Intuitive ERP’s graphical interface and integration with Microsoft Office made it easy for Ace’s staff • Use of Microsoft SQL Server as the database engine delivered the speed and robustness necessary for their mission-critical applications.
Results and benefits
• Provided more accurate data • Access to most current inventory and costing models • Improved planning • Inventory reduced by 20% • 20% price reduction
Quotes
“ with intuitive ERP, we are now able to control inventory and costs as well as monitor the utilization of resources”
V. Chandra GM, Ace Designers Ltd.
conclusion
• ERP implementation helped SAL and ACE cope with the changing environment Key reasons for success
– Leadership championing the process – Employee mindedness to change – Quality guidance from the consulting team
Thank you
doc_690899140.ppt
This is a presentation is about enterprise planning systems with the help of the case of Intuitive Manufacturing Systems.
Enterprise Planning Systems-the case of Intuitive Manufacturing Systems
About intuitive
• Founded in 1994 • Mainly for manufacturers • Basing their products on Microsoft technologies • Latest version – intuitive ERP 8.1-sept 2007 • Started with MRP in 1994 • 6 versions later in 1999 they renamed it as ERP
• • • • • • •
800 customers worldwide Diverse industries-Aerospace to bicycle parts Top 3 industries Electronics Industrial machinery and equipment Fabricated metal products 20 countries and 16 languages
Case study 1
• San Antonio's lighthouse • provides employment opportunities and rehabilitation services to visually impaired • Manufactures fastners and writing instruments • Main focus on assembling and packaging products • Also provide warehousing and distribution
challenges
• Changes in market conditions • Threatened 60% of the business • Outdated systems and manual processes taking up too much time and resources • Couldn’t meet growing market demand • Lead times were too long • Lack of inventory control
Requirements
• • • • • easy to use quick to implement allowed for process reengineering integrate manufacturing and accounting all data available from one central location
Why intuitive ERP
• • • • • Microsoft centric technology User friendly Required little time for implementation Little training time for users Consulting and technical support teamscompetency and expertise
solutions
• Enable new business strategies • Integrate business processes to streamline productivity • Enhance technology infrastructure • Improve visibility and quality of information
Results and benefits
• • • • • Dramatically shortened the order-to-ship cycle Reduction in part shortages Increase in inventory turns Vast improvements in invoicing Better view of business activities at a strategic level and for daily operations
quotes
• Prior to implementing Intuitive ERP, the SAL environment consisted of multiple applications on multiple platforms running redundant processes,” said Dana Russell, MIS manager for SAL. “Adoption of Intuitive’s technology puts SAL on the cutting edge.”
• “Implementation of Intuitive ERP has been a major learning experience,” said Cindy Miller, SAL Vice President of Rehabilitation Services and Administration. “The process invoked an analysis of how the organization conducts business and allowed SAL to set up systems and processes the way the organization wished they had always been.”
Case study 2
• Ace designers Ltd. • India’s leading manufacturer of CNC lathes,auto lathes • Exported machines all around the world (Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom and the United States)
Problems
• Growth led to a rapid breakdown of their manual systems • Coordination between all departments was missing. • No centralized purchasing dept. • Same product, same vendor-diff prices • Lack of inventory control • Missed delivery dates • No competitive pricing
• Needed an ERP to manage every aspect of their mfg. process
• Also ISO certification was required
Reasons for selecting Intuitive ERP
• • • • a 100 percent Microsoft platform an easy-to-use graphical interface, excellent support scalable open-architecture features that permitted the addition of users at any time
Implementation
• Module wise 4 phase implementation-only 4 months • Intuitive ERP’s graphical interface and integration with Microsoft Office made it easy for Ace’s staff • Use of Microsoft SQL Server as the database engine delivered the speed and robustness necessary for their mission-critical applications.
Results and benefits
• Provided more accurate data • Access to most current inventory and costing models • Improved planning • Inventory reduced by 20% • 20% price reduction
Quotes
“ with intuitive ERP, we are now able to control inventory and costs as well as monitor the utilization of resources”
V. Chandra GM, Ace Designers Ltd.
conclusion
• ERP implementation helped SAL and ACE cope with the changing environment Key reasons for success
– Leadership championing the process – Employee mindedness to change – Quality guidance from the consulting team
Thank you
doc_690899140.ppt