DataWorks introduces ERP system for contract electronics manufacturers.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 1996--DataWorks Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DWRX) has developed an enhancement package that makes its MAN-FACT II solution one of the few ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. systems capable of meeting the specific needs of the contract electronics manufacturer (CEM CEM contagious equine metritis. CEM selective medium chocolate agar made with Eugon agar and 5% horse blood; used to cultivate Taylorella equigenitalis. ). Called MAN-FACT/CEM, this new product is an industry-specific ERP solution that meets the CEM's key requirements for timely and accurate customer plans as well as progress tracking, optional costing methods and reduced material costs. DataWorks is known throughout the industry for supplying rapidly deployable, highly functional ERP systems to mid-range discrete and repetitive manufacturers. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. DataWorks Contract Electronics (CEM) Market Director Gene Cranford: "In the past, CEMs had to improve quality while controlling costs. Then came the rise of turnkey contracts and materials management Materials management is the branch of logistics that deals with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality control of purchasing and ordering such parts, and the standards involved in ordering, . Now there is a new measuring stick for CEM capability -- automation of business processes through information systems. "Some people in contract manufacturing believe that information systems now hold the key to a contractor's future. "A contract electronics manufacturer has to serve many business functions -- many assisted by using an ERP system. They must provide accurate quotes to new business, process the order, plan and acquire materials, manage schedules, provide customer service and handle distribution; but they also must provide value-add to the customer. "For example, these kinds of companies differentiate themselves by being able to offer critical input into key processes such as product design and prototype development. The features DataWorks has added to our ERP system make MAN-FACT/CEM a perfect solution to handle all of these functions." In addition to standard MAN-FACT II functionality, MAN-FACT/CEM also provides contract electronics manufacturers with timely and accurate manufacturing resource plans to help evaluate the numerous customer product data changes. Costing methods are flexible including standard, average, LIFO (Last In-First Out) A queueing method in which the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently placed in the queue. Contrast with FIFO. LIFO - stack , FIFO (First In First Out) A storage method that retrieves the item stored for the longest time. Contrast with LIFO. See traffic engineering methods. FIFO - first-in first-out and actual. Visibility into the system is significantly increased with abilities such as inventory by manufacturer and part number as well as accountability of customer-provided materials. Users interface directly with electronic distributors for material replenishment and, as a result, manufacturers can expect to experience reduced material costs, improved customer service and shortened cycle times. DataWorks is a supplier of software solutions for discrete and repetitive manufacturers. The company's products feature advanced ERP system functionality combined with open system technologies, including client-server architecture client-server architecture Architecture of a computer network in which many clients (remote processors) request and receive service from a centralized server (host computer). , relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. and easy-to-use Windows-based graphical user interfaces. DataWorks is one of the first manufacturing software The following list of software modules are the manufacturing components of Baan's ERP (BaanERP) system, acquired by SSA Global in 2003 and subsequently by Infor at the end of 2006. It is listed here because it provides a comprehensive overview of the required software. See MES. companies to have customers completely installed and operational on the Windows NT operating system. The company has more than 600 customer sites. Worldwide headquarters is located in San Diego. For more information, contact Cathy Taylor, DataWorks, 7441 Lincoln Way, Garden Grove, Calif., 92641; telephone: 714/891-6336, ext. 117. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks associated with establishing new or improving existing relationships or alliances with the company. Certain of these factors, as well as additional risks and uncertainties, are detailed from time to time in DataWorks' periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: DataWorks Corp., Garden Grove Cathy Taylor, 714/891-6336, ext. 117 |
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