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Mixed mode manufacturing means that you combine make-to-stock (MTS) and make-to-order (MTO) in one common supply chain. The value proposition of this is that you can strike a balance between efficiency and flexibility across the product range by assigning different supply models to different products. In order to implement a strategy for a process manufacturing company it is important to have an enterprise software system such as IFS Applications that can support not only industry specific requirements for example formulations and multiple units of measure, but also mixed mode manufacturing.

Ces derniers mois, plutôt que de lire la presse informatique, j’ai pu observer la façon dont l’iPad et la tablette Windows 8 fonctionnait dans les mains de mes enfants, leurs cousins, tantes, oncles et grands-parents. C’était comme si je faisais un bond de 20 ans en arrière, au début des années 90 où le débat faisait rage entre Mac et “le bon vieux PC”. Maintenant, c’est iPad vs. Windows 8, et alors que l’iPad domine aujourd’hui le marché, à l’époque, le PC était la référence. Et la principale différence entre les deux systèmes est toujours la même.

This reverse logistics post reflects on our recent visit to the Reverse Logistics Association trade show in Las Vegas.  …

Did you know that 90% of information available today is created within the last two years? Have you ever thought about the business advantages to learn how to use these tools in business? Have you encountered the risk if you don’t?

The consumer world is unable to function without a smartphone and/or a tablet and has moved on from brick-sized analogue devices to wafer thin smartphones with processing capabilities comparable to those of laptops. New technology is constantly pushing the boundaries of what we can expect from our mobile devices. The A&D market is trending in a similar direction primarily driven by the demand for industrial workforce productivity combined with dramatic improvements that can be achieved in military operational effectiveness. The big question remaining is exactly what role mobile apps could play in defense strategy.

This field service management post is on behalf of Regional Sales Reps, Michael Cox: Michael recently attended the Commercial Food…

Earlier this week, TEC Principal Analyst PJ Jakovljevic blogged about IFS’ momentum in Field Service Management. I invite you to read what he says about our recent wins and expanded project footprint within the Field Service Management arena.

The aim with IFS Upgrade is to help our customers upgrade to the latest version of IFS Applications, thereby quickly taking advantage of new functionality to improve productivity and their competitive edge.

A mobility business case must show both tangible and intangible returns that drive a company toward its business goals. Today IFS launches new public mobility pages where you can get inspired by the business benefits using IFS mobile solutions.

Below are four different kinds of innovative personalities. Do you represent one or several?

Listen to Doug Baker discuss how field service management software often needs to be integrated with other enterprise software. Learn three essential tips for integrating your field service management software with ERP software and other operational systems, data warehouses or data sources.

Seeing the results of the post-conference survey, I am pleased, but not surprised, by the activity that got the most positive response. It was the Meet the Expert area. Dear R&D colleagues, feel proud as your contribution to a successful conference is crystal clear.