Business control information system integrates, processes operations data. (New Product).The foundation of any successful metalcasting business is sound business decisions based on accurate, timely information. The amount of data--production, customer orders, inventory, shipping, etc--flowing through a metalcasting business requires a software system equipped to handle a variety of information. To meet this critical need, B&L Information Systems, Bridgman, Michigan Bridgman is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,428 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 km² (2.9 mi²), all land. , developed Odyssey Odyssey (ŏd`ĭsē): see Homer. Odyssey Homer’s long, narrative poem centered on Odysseus. [Gk. Lit.: Odyssey] See : Epic Odyssey , a Windows-based information system designed for the metalcasting industry. Odyssey is an integrated business control software system that addresses sales, manufacturing and costing aspects of foundry operations. It operates using different modules for cost estimating, order processing, scheduling, purchasing, production scheduling, quality assurance, production control, inventory, job cost, sales analysis, shipping and invoicing. The system integrates all modules to share information. For example, when production is recorded in the software, eight modules automatically are updated online. This results in more accurate information (fewer errors), more timely information (online updating) and lower system operation costs (no duplicate data entry). The system can eliminate concerns such as inventory and tracking problems by replacing end-of-shift production recording with immediate shop floor recording. If the number of castings reported at one step in the operation exceeds the number completed in the previous operation, a warning message is displayed, helping to spot inventory problems sooner and aiding foundries in tracking their castings internally. Other features include: * parameter-driven email warning messages that inform users of changes or updates (a hold on an order in the quality dept. will generate a notification email explaining the reason for the hold); * "favorites" custom menu building that allows the user to make commonly used menus easily accessible; * an interface with a web-browser-like design for ease of use; * integrated support to display images and/or full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. ; * data explorer that allows two-way interfacing with other PC applications such as Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. and Excel; * the ability to access the system remotely via existing intranet or internet (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ) connections; * the ability to interface with handheld computers A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). (personal digital assistant) devices. Implementation of a system into a foundry can be completed within weeks, and training is provided through onsite consultations, video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. and traditional classroom training. A smart import/export wizard loads the information quickly by automatically transferring corporate data from existing software. Circle No. 002 on last page. |
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