Real Time and Batch Execution

The Challenges of Integrating Enterprise Resource Planning and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... In such cases, the raw, real-time data collection is essentially ineffectual. ... the actual units produced and the date and time the lot or batch was completed ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_28_08_1.asp - 16k - 2008-03-28 Summary: While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to enterprise planning application functionality, these systems will not likely converge anytime soon, because they use different technologies and have different user requirements.

The Challenges of Integrating Enterprise Resource Planning and ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... In such cases, the raw, real time data collection is essentially ineffectual ... the actual units produced, and the date and time the lot or batch was completed ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_28_05_1.asp - 17k - 2005-11-28 Summary: While enterprise applications solutions are moving closer to the plant floor, and plant-level systems are moving closer to enterprise planning application functionality, these two will not likely converge anytime soon because they use different technologies and have different user requirements.

What Are Manufacturing Execution Systems?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... At the same time, allows on-line updates in almost real-time. ... For example, during the execution of the batch, the former Lighthammer CMS product (now part ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_29_05_1.asp - 28k - 2005-11-29 Summary: Manufacturing execution systems (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real time execution of planned production requirements. However, market ambiguity and functional overlap with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems obscure what an MES can bring to an

Manufacturer's Nirvana -- Real-Time Actionable Information

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... ERP and parts of a manufacturing execution system (MES ... see Process Manufacturers— Great Batch, Every Batch). ... on-line updates in almost real-time, although this ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2005/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_12_05_1.asp - 23k - 2005-03-12 Summary: How many ERP vendors, including the largest ones, have natively built-in real-time production monitoring, warehousing management, time and attendance capture, and complete quality management systems?

What Are Manufacturing Execution Systems?

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... control systems, and specialized applications such as batch reporting and ... of business processes that provide event-by-event, real-time execution of planned ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2008/03/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_03_07_08_1.asp - 19k - 2008-03-07 Summary: A manufacturing execution system (MES) can be defined as a collection of business processes providing event-by-event, real-time execution of planned production requirements. However, market ambiguity and functional overlap with enterprise resource planning systems obscure what an MES can bring to an ente

Bridging the Reality Gap Between Planning and Execution Part Two ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... based ERP system that relies on batch processes to ... for a manufacturer to get real-time notification of a ... given traditional ERP and or execution applications do ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_17_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-06-17 Summary: Manufacturers today need to react quickly in order to remain efficient and competitive, given that the biggest problem they face is that change is the only constant in manufacturing. For those who are lucky, only minor changes will happen between the 'as planned' and 'as executed' worlds.

Can Webplan Reconcile Planning and Execution? Part Two: Market ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... systems, most continue to use inopportune batch reports and ... the Reality Gap Between Planning and Execution ... more dynamic and operate in near real time, the lines ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/07/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_07_01_04_1.asp - 20k - 2004-07-01 Summary: Increasingly, every user company's success is contingent upon its ability to make an almost immediate finished product or service delivery to customers. As supply chains become more dynamic and operate in near real-time, the lines between planning and execution continue to blur, which bodes well for thei

Bridging the Reality Gap Between Planning and Execution Part One ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... 3. Planning and Execution Are Converging. ... systems, most continue to use inopportune batch reports and ... WMS], etc.), to provide advanced real time analytics and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/06/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_06_16_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-06-16 Summary: At sites where both planning and execution modules are stand-alone implementations, neither deliver enough benefit because there are almost always manual connections and processes between these two crucial supply chain management (SCM) areas. Yet, planning and execution in the supply chain are slowly but

The Importance of Plant-level Systems

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... increased collaboration, information sharing, real time business, and ... traditionally run in a batch mode and ... needs such as manufacturing execution systems (MES ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/ERP/2005/11/research_notes/TU_ER_PJ_11_21_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-11-21 Summary: The information technology (IT) environment in manufacturing is facing a dramatic change. Traditional systems must evolve to support near real time, collaborative business models. This is especially prudent at the plant-level.

Can Webplan Reconcile Planning and Execution? Part One: Event ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... systems, most continue to use inopportune batch reports and ... into its supply chain execution [SCE] solution ... vendors, to provide advanced real time analytics and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/06/news_analysis/NA_SC_PJ_06_30_04_1.asp - 23k - 2004-06-30 Summary: According to the early signs, it appears that key elements of Webplan's business plan are producing results with dividends. These elements involve positioning itself as a response management player with new pricing and packaging that provides an aggressive entry point and fixed priced, fixed duration imp