Acsis and interLink Logistics Technologies Partner to Provide Wireless Materials Replenishment for Automotive and Discrete Manufacturers.Business Editors/Automotive Writers/High-Tech Writers AUTO-TECH 2003 DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2003 Virtual Functionality Replaces Paper-based Kanban Cards Kanban Cards are a key component of Kanban, a signaling system common in Lean production, that utilizes cards to signal the need to move materials within a manufacturing or production facility or move materials from an outside supplier to the production facility. to Improve Productivity, Streamline Operations and Save Money Acsis, Inc., focused on delivering supply chain solutions for companies using SAP Enterprise Resource Planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. software, and interLink INTERLINK - A commercial product comprising hardware and software for file transfer between IBM and VAX computers. Logistics Technologies, a leading supplier of wireless hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. , today announced at AUTO-TECH 2003 the companies have entered into a strategic partnership to improve wireless materials replenishment for automotive and discrete manufacturers using SAP R/3. Acsis' Data-Link(TM) solutions provide real-time visibility into the extended supply chain, taking users' data from the warehouse and factory floor to external suppliers and customers to enable the most effective and efficient data optimization possible in an SAP environment. Under the terms of the agreement, manufacturers using TigerLink, interLink's wireless hardware device and call button for two-way communication Two-way communication is a form of transmission in which both parties involved transmit information. Common forms of two-way communication are:
Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. from the SAP system on the plant floor. The partnership will enable the creation of a wireless material replenishment environment with or without direct interfacing with SAP's Kanban Meaning "visible record" in Japanese, it is a system of notification from one process to the other in a manufacturing system. Kanban cards, which may be multicolored based on priority, are stored in a bin or container that holds the items. They describe the parts, supplier and quantity. module. "The manufacturing industry has typically relied on paper-based reporting to satisfy and track materials replenishment needs, unarguably an outdated and inefficient method of conducting business," said Mitch Allen, President of interLink Logistics Technologies. "Uniting interLink's wireless materials replenishment system with Acsis' data collection and wireless integration capabilities will provide users with a cardless Kanban environment for greater visibility into the supply chain, enhanced communication with suppliers and business partners, and overall process improvement that translates to cost savings." "Partnering with interLink enables Acsis to extend its wireless integration capabilities and Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. architecture to enhance real-time data exchange and collaboration with supply chain partners," said Steve Brown Steve Brown is the name of more than one person of note:
Acsis and interLink Logistics Technologies executives will be on hand Aug. 26-28 at the AUTO-TECH 2003 conference in Detroit, booth #820, to demonstrate the combined offering, providing real-world examples of how lean manufacturing Lean manufacturing is the production of goods using less of everything compared to mass production: less human effort, less manufacturing space, less investment in tools, and less engineering time to develop a new product. and just-in-time environments can benefit from a wireless two-way communication strategy to help drive additional costs out of material handling, improve customer service and responsiveness and provide a critical link for complete supply chain visibility. About interLink interLink Logistics Technologies is a leading supplier of wireless hardware platforms, integration and professional services. Company offerings cross multiple vertical applications and serve as an enabler for improving your enterprise applications. InterLink is dedicated to providing technology that improves Supply Chain Execution and enhances Visibility. Whether the application is in Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, or Retail, interLink is uniquely positioned to provide a "one-stop" shop solution for the selection, integration and support process. InterLink's vast experience in the implementation of wireless technology and its total commitment to customer satisfaction provides customers with the assurance of seamless integration and quicker value realization. CMAC CMAC Cerebellar Model Articulation Controller CMAC Cambodia Mine Action Centre CMAC Canadian Marine Advisory Council CMAC Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada CMAC Capital Military Assistance Command CMAC Contemporary Medical Archives Centre has offices in Atlanta, Detroit and Dallas. For additional information visit www.interlinktech.net. About Acsis, Inc. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Marlton, N.J., Acsis, Inc. is a worldwide leader in delivering supply chain optimization Supply Chain Optimization is the application of processes and tools to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs (including manufacturing costs, solutions for companies deploying SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning software solution. Acsis specializes in real-time business process automation, specifically data collection and mobile solutions for an SAP environment, combining its proven software applications with an experienced service-oriented approach to deliver practical solutions for today's supply chain challenges. Acsis can be found on the Web at www.acsisinc.com |
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