文档介绍：Abstract
This research report covers some of the latest trends and best practices in the manufacturing industry, specifically
those related to automating, managing and controlling manufacturing operations. The research data in this
report is based on quantitative responses from professionals in the manufacturing industry collected during the
first quarter of 2006. The key trends outlined in this report are as follows:
} Throughout the manufacturing industry, panies are facing similar visibility and coordination challenges
} Many panies have improvement initiatives in place for 2006, and more than half plan on
investing in new software to support the initiative
} ERP providers have promised greater visibility into the production floor and increased coordination with the supply
chain, but panies remain unsatisfied with their solution
} While MES adoption is not yet universal, the majority of the respondents with a MES system saw the value of
implementing such a system
In this report we will also share information on key findings and mendations for creating the optimal
software solution for 2006 and beyond.
growthJPG 2006 Manufacturing Software and Execution Trends
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