ROBESONIA, PA. May 3, 2002 ¾ CIMNET Inc. (OTC BB Symbol: CIMK) has released a whitepaper to assist companies who wish to move to a Make-To-Demand manufacturing strategy.With the uncertainty and profit pressure in today's market, manufacturers are seeking to move to Make-to-Demand (MTD) operations. MTD or Make-to-Order manufacturers generally have improved financial performance and reduced risk in volatile markets.
Transforming a company to MTD is not simple, as the premise is quite different from traditional mass production or Make-to-Stock (MTS) operations. We partnered with leading manufacturing analyst, Julie Fraser from Industry Directions, to produce this whitepaper, says Ian Stone from CIMNET. The whitepaper discusses the compelling challenges and the recommended pathway in transforming a factory's culture and systems into a MTD environment. Those making this move must start with their plant operations. Best-in-class companies recognize that visibility into plant operations is key to their success, says Julie Fraser, senior analyst with Industry Directions.
While some flow and manufacturing consultants have advised to keep systems to a minimum, with the variety in today's product lines, plant floor software is critical. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as Factelligence from CIMNET support the key processes of MTD production. The complexity of more orders, smaller lots and specialized options in MTD creates an environment where software supports making sound decisions, tracking progress, keeping quality high and being able to minimize risk with full records on the genealogy of each product. Fast-paced, demanding markets require MTD producers armed with detailed data. Those moving to MTD without a parallel plan for systems support can quickly damage their efficiency and market position.
About CIMNET:CIMNET designs, markets and integrates software for manufacturing facilities. CIMNET's products allow manufacturing companies to schedule and monitor work flow in real time and reduce operating costs by improving quality of products being produced.CIMNET's proprietary products, Factelligence(TM), FOLDERS(TM), Infolink, and DNC Professional(TM), are used by discrete and process manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, medical device, food and beverage and consumer packaged goods industries.
For more information about CIMNET products or services, go to their website at www.cimnet.com .About Industry Directions, Inc. :Industry Directions is a hands-on manufacturing and supply chain industry analyst and consulting group.
The company offers personalized strategic positioning services and trend reports, covering vertical-specific manufacturing and supply chain practices and IT application solutions with special coverage of the mid-market. The firm enables companies to develop differentiated market positions that leverage core competencies, achieve segment leadership, and take advantage of current and future industry and IT trends. For more information about their services, to to their website at www.industrydirections.com .