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Forecasting Software for Plastics Plants.


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, Calif., a developer of enterprise-management software for plastics processors, has released its new IQWin32 Forecast Module. It is said to allow users without a background in statistics and forecast modeling to make informed business decisions by projecting plant throughput, resource requirements The components of a system that are required by software or hardware. It refers to resources that have finite limits such as memory and disk. In a PC, it may also refer to the resources required to install a new peripheral device, namely IRQs, DMA channels, I/O addresses and memory , revenues, and profitability. The new software helps provide increased control of inventory and avoids out-of-stock problems. It also allows users to check forecast adjustments in real time.

The software builds a forecast based on actual order history, showing forecasted, shipped, and on-order quantifies and dollar values. Data can be viewed in a spreadsheet format or graphically. Forecasts can be refined by customer, product, plant, or department. IQWin32 features "What If" capabilities that allow users to view the impact of projected scenarios in seconds. This forecasting module is fully integrated with the company's IQWin32 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.  package.
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Publication:Plastics Technology
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 1, 2000
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