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IFS to supply ERP to Rhino Resource
Rhino produces metallurgical and steam coal in a variety of basins throughout the United States, leases coal through its Elk Horn subsidiary, and owns oil and gas acreage in the Utica and Cana Woodford areas.
IFS to supply ERP to CalsonicKansei in Brazil
CalsonicKansei manufactures climate control, electronics, engine cooling, exhaust, interior and automotive integration systems and has over 50 manufacturing sites across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Study says 75% of EAM Software Users have No Mobile Access
Users of enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software report low levels of access to these systems through handheld mobile devices.
Fairbanks Scales uses IFS Metrix Service Management
Fairbanks Scales is now running IFS Metrix Service Management, encompassing service functions ranging from work orders, service inventories, contract management and mobility.
IFS supplies ERP to Instron
Instron’s implementation involves five manufacturing sites in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy and 17 sales/service sites throughout the world.
IFS to supply ERP to Atlas Pipeline
Atlas Pipeline gathers and processes natural gas for ultimate transportation to end user commercial, industrial, and residential markets.
85% of manufacturers need ERP but few have it
IFS says traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is not meeting all of the needs of project-driven companies.
IFS to supply ERP to Maersk Drilling
The contract includes licenses and services worth $11.5 million.
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IFS supplies ERP to Merrill Technologies
The ERP software will be used at MTG's machining and fabricating manufacturing sites located in Michigan and Indiana.
IFS to supply EAM software to Trans-Northern Pipelines
TNPI will use the software to integrate preventative maintenance records, asset data, equipment histories, and other pipeline data.
IFS supplies ERP to IMCO
IMCO Engineering & Construction, based in Kuwait and Qatar, will use IFS to streamline processes such as project and contract management.
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Technip installs IFS Applications ERP
Technip implemented ERP at its Flexi France site to improve production management of flexible pipe for the oil & gas industry.
IFS to replace 20-year-old legacy ERP system
Communications Systems selected IFS Applications ERP solution to replace its legacy enterprise systems.
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IFS to supply ERP to Meggitt (Maryland)
Meggitt will implement IFS Business Performance, Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing, Engineering/Product Design, Maintenance, Sales and Support, and Human Resources.
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IFS Acquires LatinIFS in Brazil
LatinIFS was established in 2004 and is an IFS Applications distributor in Latin America. The company is headquartered in São Paulo and has a site in Rio de Janeiro.
90% of users affected by ERP acquisitions
Study indicates that the majority of respondents say they are running ERP or other enterprise software from a software vendor that has been recently acquired.
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IFS to supply ERP to MicroSeismic
Microseismic licensed IFS Business Performance, Service Management, Project Management, Document Management, FS Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing software.
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Richco Reduces Inventory with IFS ERP
With the implementation of IFS ERP, Richco achieved a 25 percent reduction in inventory levels and reduced administrative time.
IFS to supply ERP to Automated Packaging Systems
APS will implement IFS ERP software at 14 sites, including 10 in the United States and four in Europe.
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ERP users prefer Excel
According to a study of more than 281 manufacturing executives, 75 percent report using desktop spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel instead of their company’s ERP.
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Most ERP users can't access software from mobile device
In the study of more than 281 manufacturing executives, only 27 percent of respondents were performing any functions in enterprise software using a mobile device.
ERP can hinder enterprise agility
Almost 60 percent of respondents to a study conducted for IFS North America said their ERP software slows them down and prevents their organizations from changing the way they do business.
ERP is hard to use says IFS
Almost 40 percent of respondents to a survey said that their enterprise software was “somewhat difficult to use,” 13 percent said “very difficult to use” and 1 percent said it was “almost impossible to use.”
ERP fails to keep pace with mixed-mode manufacturing
Manufacturing is getting more complex and ERP software is not adequately addressing that complexity, leaving manufacturers with disjointed and inadequate technology.
Study says most manufacturers in a green supply chain
Almost 77 percent of manufactures participating in a recent survey said they are currently required by their customers to report on their environmental impact.
IFS to supply ERP to Huber SE
Huber SE, a manufacturer of machinery and equipment for wastewater treatment, selected IFS Applications as its corporate ERP solution.
IFS Supplies ERP to Akzo Nobel Casco Adhesives
Casco Adhesives will implement IFS Eco-footprint Management, which will be used to analyze and document the environmental impact of its operations.
Study reveals interest in Enterprise 2.0
Interest in Enterprise 2.0 is real, but study data suggest that integration of ERP with existing social media tools available online is of limited value.
IFS adds project control to ERP software
PBS 3.0 incorporates all the benefits of a fully integrated ERP suite with specialized functionality for Project Control.
IFS acquires MultiPlus Solutions
MultiPlus Solutions offers a complete ERP suite including finance, project control, maintenance, manufacturing, document management, and human resource management.
IFS releases EPC Toolkit for contractors in the oil & gas industry
The EPC Toolkit provides system support for all the operational processes in an EPC project, including project management, engineering, material management and job costing.
IFS supplies ERP to Finnish paint manufacturer
Teknos will install ERP in its operations in Finland, Scandinavia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, Slovenia and Russia.
IFS releases Eco-footprint Management tool
Eco-footprint offers an enterprise standard methodology to comply with environmental and carbon footprint legislation around the world.
IFS to supply project management software to Sørco
Sørco AS, one of Norway’s largest independent engineering companies, will use IFS/Engineering Register to support process, electrical, instrumentation and AEC/piping engineering.
IFS integrates CAD with PDM software
IFS Applications software supports AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, PRO/Engineer, and Solidworks, allowing each access to PDM and engineering data in real time.
IFS and ESRI add mapping to asset management
IFS and ESRI are bringing geographical information systems and enterprise asset management together.
Prism Solar Technologies to install IFS ERP
Prism Solar will implement the IFS Applications product suite of mixed-mode manufacturing, which will be integrated with PLC and RF devices to automate its data collection processes.
Armstrong selects IFS ERP to standardize global operation
AII will integrate locations in the US, Europe and Asia, for improved communication, reduced transactions and consolidated visibility of critical business information.
Segula Technologies uses IFS ERP to manage engineers
IFS will manage and support the deployment of more than 5,500 engineers, providing access to project management resources including time reporting and expenses.
IFS supplies ERP to Hydroelectric Power company in India
National Hydroelectric Power Corp., one of India's major power generation companies, signed a contract worth over $7 million to implement IFS Applications.
IFS releases CAD tool for engineering contractors
Applications 7.5 includes enhancements to support contractors working with engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) projects.
IFS supplies ERP to Beverage Can Machinery Producer
Belvac, which provides beverage can makers with machinery, implemented IFS ERP at its corporate headquarters to replace its existing MANMAN system.
IFS Applications to install ERP at First Milk
In a deal worth $3 million, IFS Applications will be deployed in eight creameries and packing plants over nine months.
IFS supplies ERP to Seven Seas Water desalination company
Seven Seas Water serves large industrial and commercial users of water by designing, building and managing desalination, wastewater and ultra-pure water plants.
IFS acquires UK software firm
IFS Defence Ltd acquired the British software company Information Science Consultants Ltd (iSC), headquartered in Cirencester, UK.
IFS and Tata form alliance for Asset and Service Management
The partnership will primarily target the project-driven manufacturing, chemicals, energy, utilities, telecom, oil and gas industries.
Radley becomes IFS Software Partner
Radley, a supplier of automated data collection and e-commerce solutions, has joined the global IFS Software Partner program. The two companies will cooperate on barcode/RFID data collection, warehouse automation, business activity monitoring, EDI, and supplier collaboration.
IFS signs Velocity Group as manufacturer's rep in Midwest
Velocity Group will sell IFS Applications' ERP software in the Midwest. Velocity Group has been selling another ERP solution throughout North America for the past seven years.
IFS business software to integrate engineering, supply chain at Tec Industries
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announced today that Tec Industries, LLC, a contract manufacturer of advanced carbon fiber composite products, has signed a contract to implement IFS Applications™ business software. The company will deploy the IFS system at its headquarters and manufacturing and distribution facility in Orange City, Iowa, and Quatro engineering and development facility in Poway, California.
