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e-Con Stand Alone

  • Portable computing devices e-Con also offers a Smart Client application that can be run offline on portable computing devices.

Product Center

  • Important features Product Center introduces important features to Microsoft Dynamics AX, including extended product descriptions, specifications, classifications. read more »
  • Important features Product Center introduces important features to Microsoft Dynamics AX, including extended product descriptions, specifications, classifications. read more »

e-Con for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

  • Full integration Con offers full integration with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and works directly with your ERP system database.
  • Replicate data Replicate any data from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to the offline client, then synchronize quotes, projects, or any other information that you've configured offline back into the ERP system.

Advanced Manufacturing

  • Manage data User-friendly tool to manage data for manufacturing parts.
  • Manage data User-friendly tool to manage data for manufacturing parts.

Streamline category management,\n and supply chain processes

  • Catalog feature Use the catalog feature, external product databases (including suppliers databases) to search or research tasks, without the need to create item entries in a standard Microsoft Dynamics AX item table. read more »
  • Characterizations Item Specification makes it easy for you to use templates for characterizations and includes a powerful search engine. read more »

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    Avoid ERP Implementation Failure

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    There are many tools businesses can use to help improve their operations and revenue.  One of the most robust and customizable of those tools is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.  When it is implemented properly, ERP software can help streamline business processes in industries ranging from construction to manufacturing.

    However, sometimes implementation can fail, as ERP and More details in its story “How not to implement and use ERP software”. When it does, that same software that should be helping can become frustrating for employees.

    Continue Reading: Avoid ERP Implementation Failure

    Posted Thursday, July 29th, 2010 in ERP No Comments »

    Manufacturing Pioneers Reduce Costs By Integrating PLM & ERP

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

     

    Luciano Cunha, To-Increase Director Americas

    Luciano Cunha, To-Increase Director Americas

    Twenty-five years ago, when American Motors Corporation (AMC) sought to shorten product development cycles, a new management/control/communication system was established to handle complex manufacturing demands.  The new system, which has now developed into Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), helped resolve conflicts and reduce costs across the entire company.  Once PLM was fully implemented, AMC spent less than half on manufacturing when compared to other companies in the auto manufacturing industry.

    Continue Reading: Manufacturing Pioneers Reduce Costs By Integrating PLM & ERP

    Posted Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 in Discrete Manufacturing, ERP No Comments »

    Warehouse Management Systems: Best-in-Breed vs. ERP

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    In order to efficiently manage warehouse processes, your company needs software that understands the speed and efficiency of these processes.  Most companies do realize they need a warehouse management system (WMS) to streamline business and manage inventory.  But the longstanding question remains which WMS is best:  Best-in-Breed or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules?

    Taking into consideration the varying systems, the graph below visualizes the advantages and disadvantages of each WMS module: Best-in-Breed vs. ERP.  While ERP offers lower costs, Best-in-Breed WMS offers superior functionality and more flexibility over time.  Below is an easy reference table to see how each system measures up:

    Continue Reading: Warehouse Management Systems: Best-in-Breed vs. ERP

    Posted Monday, June 7th, 2010 in ERP, Warehouse Management No Comments »

    Microsoft Dynamics AX Case Study Preview: CES Improves Efficiency 85%

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    In the manufacturing industry, increasing efficiency is one of the best ways to improve an organization’s bottom line. Of course, finding and implementing more efficient systems for order processing and tracking can be a challenge.

    The CES Group is a global network of leading air conditioning manufacturers such as Eaton-Williams Group, Ltd. and CLEANPAK International, Inc., providing both custom-engineered air conditioning solutions and configure-to-order products. The company recognized the challenge of trimming operating costs and preparing for growth opportunities.

    Continue Reading: Microsoft Dynamics AX Case Study Preview: CES Improves Efficiency 85%

    Posted Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 in CRM, Discrete Manufacturing, ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, To-Increase No Comments »

    10 Most Commonly-Used Acronyms in Discrete Manufacturing

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    Much like streamlining a supply chain, discrete manufacturing is increasingly distilling industry terminology into acronyms such as PLM, CAD and CRM. However, as the industry continues to standardize acronyms, what they actually mean can become unclear.

    To help understand the acronym-centric world of discrete manufacturing, here is a top 10 list of the most common acronyms used and, more importantly, what they mean:

    1. Warehouse Management System (WMS) – WMS controls the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse and the processes of shipping, receiving, putaway and picking. The systems also direct and optimize stock put-away based on real-time information about the status of bin utilization.

    Continue Reading: 10 Most Commonly-Used Acronyms in Discrete Manufacturing

    Posted Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 in CRM, Discrete Manufacturing, ERP, To-Increase No Comments »

    Warehousing, Distribution & Manufacturing News Roundup – 3/5/10

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    Check out the latest warehousing, distribution and manufacturing news headlines from across the industry:

    January Economic Report: Mixed Signals for Manufacturing
    It was a good news/bad news situation for manufacturing, according to the Commerce Department’s January economic report. Find out more.

    10 Tips for Improving Piece Picking
    Discover 10 tips to help distribution centers pick small orders more efficiently from DC Velocity magazine.

    The Machine That Ran Too Hot
    Want more insight into Toyota’s latest woes? Check out an Economist article on the car maker’s overstretched supply chain.

    Continue Reading: Warehousing, Distribution & Manufacturing News Roundup – 3/5/10

    Posted Friday, March 5th, 2010 in CRM, ERP, supply chain management No Comments »

    Overcome the Top Four Challenges Faced By IEMs With Microsoft Dynamics AX

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    For Industrial Equipment Manufacturers (IEMs), the top businesses challenges of today will only magnify as more companies to plan go global and competition becomes increasingly stiffer. IEMs are faced with finding ways to:

    1. Control costs

    2. Enable growth

    3. Improve visibility

    4. Win new business

    Register for the Microsoft Dynamics AX webinar by completing the form to the right.

    Learn to face these four business challenges head-on by attending the upcoming webinar, “How to Overcome the Four Major Challenges Faced by IEMs,” presented by To-Increase.

    Continue Reading: Overcome the Top Four Challenges Faced By IEMs With Microsoft Dynamics AX

    Posted Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 in ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, To-Increase, Webinars & Events No Comments »

    Exclusive Interview: How to Gain Total Manufacturing Visibility With Microsoft Dynamics AX

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    Luciano Cunha, To-Increase Director Americas

    Luciano Cunha, To-Increase Director Americas

    These days, the perfect storm seems to be brewing for manufacturing organizations across the globe:

    1. Organizations are more complex than ever before.

    2. Manufacturers are under all-time-high pressure to gain a competitive edge.

    3. Many manufacturers are starting out on the journey to become global organizations.

    This perfect storm has made complete high-level visibility into the entire manufacturing process absolutely critical. Fortunately, total visibility is attainable through Microsoft Dynamics AX, according to a recent Nucleus Research report, “The Value of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Manufacturers.”

    Continue Reading: Exclusive Interview: How to Gain Total Manufacturing Visibility With Microsoft Dynamics AX

    Posted Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 in ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, To-Increase, supply chain management No Comments »

    Webinar: Maximize Manufacturing Productivity With Enterprise Resource Planning

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    Register for the citMFG webinar. Complete the form to the right.

    A few weeks back, we shared the results of a recent exclusive Nucleus Research report, which found manufacturers can improve productivity by 30% with Microsoft Dynamics AX.

    Now it’s time to put the report findings to practice.

    Attend the March 10 webinar, “Helping Manufacturers: Turn Business Visibility Into Increased Productivity,” to learn how a collaborative Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution affords total visibility into all areas of operation. Attendees will also receive the exclusive Nucleus Research report.

    Continue Reading: Webinar: Maximize Manufacturing Productivity With Enterprise Resource Planning

    Posted Thursday, February 25th, 2010 in ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Webinars & Events, supply chain management No Comments »

    Microsoft Dynamics AX Video for Special Industry Machinery Manufacturers

    Posted by Luciano Cunha

    What are the goals of your special industry machinery manufacturing organization for 2010?

    Are you moving forward with your plans to expand globally? Are you looking to differentiate yourself to stay ahead of the competition? Or, are you aiming to better understand customers’ needs?

    Whatever your goal, this Microsoft Dynamics AX video illustrates how you can reach it.

    Take your organization to the next level by discovering how Microsoft Dynamics AX can help you:

    • Manage complex bids and quotations
    • Provide strong customer services support
    • Focus on lean project-based manufacturing
    Continue Reading: Microsoft Dynamics AX Video for Special Industry Machinery Manufacturers

    Posted Monday, February 22nd, 2010 in ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, To-Increase, supply chain management No Comments »

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