Project manufacturers face unique challenges in managing complex projects with low production volumes and frequent changes. Using manual systems to manage information leads to inefficiencies and increased costs. Implementing manufacturing execution systems (MES) that integrate with ERP systems allows timely sharing of production information across the organization. This improves visibility, reduces errors, and enables better decision making, leading to increased operational performance through higher efficiency, quality and lower costs. Studies show manufacturers using MES see significant improvements in key financial metrics like return on assets. By facilitating integrated information flow, MES gives project manufacturers the agility needed to thrive in challenging market conditions.
Prior to the Global ManuChem Strategies 2014, we spoke to Michael Schwarz, Global Product Marketing Manager for MES/EMI and Batch Software, Invensys/Wonderware; Vice Chairman, MESA
EMEA Board
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning and refers to the coordinated management of business processes through software applications. While ERP systems can provide financial benefits like replacing legacy systems, organizations primarily invest in ERP to improve operational performance and efficiency. ERP projects involve multiple stages and require significant time, personnel, and capital investments. However, ERP implementations also face issues that can lead to project failures if not properly addressed, such as a lack of clear business justification or misalignment between the ERP goals and the organization's strategic priorities.
Companies’ perception toward manufacturing execution systems IJECEIAES
The use of information systems in manufacturing sector is very crucial to reach a high level of operational excellence and improve companies’ competitiveness. The use of such systems will definitely increase in the upcoming years, considering the digitalization strategies. Manufacturing execution systems gained a lot of attention in recent years due to showcased benefits in production management operations. Companies that adopted such systems witnessed an increase in process efficiency and enhancements with regards to cost savings and products quality. This paper seeks to analyze what makes the usage of manufacturing execution systems successful among manufacturing companies. We analyzed how the integration capabilities of such systems with other business applications and the company profile impact their usage and consequently the perceived benefits. A case study was conducted with 51 manufacturing companies and data were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling technique. The results confirmed the positive and significant impact of the company profile and solution integration capabilities on system usage. In addition, a ranking of solution modules importance for companies was also provided.
Asset Information and Analytics Drivers of Process Industry Operational Excel...Rolta
This document discusses how asset information management (AIM) is essential for operational excellence in process industries. It argues that poor AIM results in significant financial losses and increased safety and environmental risks for process industry companies. The document estimates that typical process industry organizations lose approximately 1.5% of annual sales revenue due to poor AIM. It advocates that organizations implement an AIM strategy to provide reliable asset information to all stakeholders, in order to improve asset performance, lower costs, and increase profits. The document also describes the types of asset information needed and the challenges of ensuring information quality and usability across engineering and operations teams.
ERP systems consolidate an enterprise's key operations into a single system. They combine databases across departments into a single database accessible by all employees. ERP automates business processes. Some key ERP components are finance, HR, manufacturing and logistics. Major benefits of ERP include improved integration, fewer errors, and lower costs. ERP implementation is a major project that changes the entire company. Best practices for successful implementation include top-down support, change management, extensive training, data cleanup, and viewing implementation as an ongoing process.
Customized Low-cost Excel-based IT Solutions 090602brentt13ugler
The document discusses how companies can use customized, low-cost Excel-based IT solutions to gain a competitive advantage. It outlines how Excel can be used as a platform to develop management operating systems (MOS) that integrate key business processes like production scheduling, inventory control, and sales forecasting. Developing customized Excel tools is more affordable than commercial off-the-shelf software or custom-designed systems, and Excel is familiar to most users. The document provides a 7-step process for developing and implementing Excel-based MOS, including streamlining processes, customizing the system, and using it to reinforce a company's strengths.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP systems as comprehensive software applications that combine organizational data across departments to support critical functions. The document outlines the typical architecture of ERP systems, including modules for human resources, supply chain, inventory, financial, customer, and sales management. It discusses benefits like improved data sharing but also limitations such as high costs. The document emphasizes that successful ERP implementation requires integrating systems across organizational silos.
Enterprise resource planning, Evolution, Importance, Advantage for BusinessPraveen Venugopal
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)
(ERP) is a process by which a company (often a manufacturer) manages and integrates the important parts of its business. An ERP management information system integrates areas such as planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, etc.
Prior to the Global ManuChem Strategies 2014, we spoke to Michael Schwarz, Global Product Marketing Manager for MES/EMI and Batch Software, Invensys/Wonderware; Vice Chairman, MESA
EMEA Board
ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning and refers to the coordinated management of business processes through software applications. While ERP systems can provide financial benefits like replacing legacy systems, organizations primarily invest in ERP to improve operational performance and efficiency. ERP projects involve multiple stages and require significant time, personnel, and capital investments. However, ERP implementations also face issues that can lead to project failures if not properly addressed, such as a lack of clear business justification or misalignment between the ERP goals and the organization's strategic priorities.
Companies’ perception toward manufacturing execution systems IJECEIAES
The use of information systems in manufacturing sector is very crucial to reach a high level of operational excellence and improve companies’ competitiveness. The use of such systems will definitely increase in the upcoming years, considering the digitalization strategies. Manufacturing execution systems gained a lot of attention in recent years due to showcased benefits in production management operations. Companies that adopted such systems witnessed an increase in process efficiency and enhancements with regards to cost savings and products quality. This paper seeks to analyze what makes the usage of manufacturing execution systems successful among manufacturing companies. We analyzed how the integration capabilities of such systems with other business applications and the company profile impact their usage and consequently the perceived benefits. A case study was conducted with 51 manufacturing companies and data were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling technique. The results confirmed the positive and significant impact of the company profile and solution integration capabilities on system usage. In addition, a ranking of solution modules importance for companies was also provided.
Asset Information and Analytics Drivers of Process Industry Operational Excel...Rolta
This document discusses how asset information management (AIM) is essential for operational excellence in process industries. It argues that poor AIM results in significant financial losses and increased safety and environmental risks for process industry companies. The document estimates that typical process industry organizations lose approximately 1.5% of annual sales revenue due to poor AIM. It advocates that organizations implement an AIM strategy to provide reliable asset information to all stakeholders, in order to improve asset performance, lower costs, and increase profits. The document also describes the types of asset information needed and the challenges of ensuring information quality and usability across engineering and operations teams.
ERP systems consolidate an enterprise's key operations into a single system. They combine databases across departments into a single database accessible by all employees. ERP automates business processes. Some key ERP components are finance, HR, manufacturing and logistics. Major benefits of ERP include improved integration, fewer errors, and lower costs. ERP implementation is a major project that changes the entire company. Best practices for successful implementation include top-down support, change management, extensive training, data cleanup, and viewing implementation as an ongoing process.
Customized Low-cost Excel-based IT Solutions 090602brentt13ugler
The document discusses how companies can use customized, low-cost Excel-based IT solutions to gain a competitive advantage. It outlines how Excel can be used as a platform to develop management operating systems (MOS) that integrate key business processes like production scheduling, inventory control, and sales forecasting. Developing customized Excel tools is more affordable than commercial off-the-shelf software or custom-designed systems, and Excel is familiar to most users. The document provides a 7-step process for developing and implementing Excel-based MOS, including streamlining processes, customizing the system, and using it to reinforce a company's strengths.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP systems as comprehensive software applications that combine organizational data across departments to support critical functions. The document outlines the typical architecture of ERP systems, including modules for human resources, supply chain, inventory, financial, customer, and sales management. It discusses benefits like improved data sharing but also limitations such as high costs. The document emphasizes that successful ERP implementation requires integrating systems across organizational silos.
Enterprise resource planning, Evolution, Importance, Advantage for BusinessPraveen Venugopal
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)
(ERP) is a process by which a company (often a manufacturer) manages and integrates the important parts of its business. An ERP management information system integrates areas such as planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, etc.
This document discusses an ERP implementation project in an oil and gas exploration company. It provides background on the company and describes the weaknesses of its previous fragmented IT systems. These included a lack of integration between siloed applications, difficult maintenance, and most business processes still being manual. The company implemented an ERP system to address these issues and integrate its business processes. The document is a case study of the ERP implementation challenges and lessons learned from implementing ERP in the oil and gas sector.
ERP systems integrate and automate key business functions across an organization. They provide a single, integrated software program that runs from a single database, allowing different departments to easily share information. ERP combines functions like manufacturing, logistics, distribution, inventory, shipping, invoicing, accounting, and more. It provides benefits like end-to-end supply chain management, flexible reporting, seamless integration of data, and coordinated inventories and production planning.
Critical Success Factors for Implementing an ERP System within University Con...IJMIT JOURNAL
Nowadays, Information Technology (IT) plays an important role in efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational performance. As an IT application, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is considered one of the most important IT applications because it enables the organizations to connect and interact with its administrative units in order to manage data and organize internal procedures. Many institutions use ERP systems, most notably Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). However, many projects fail or exceed scheduling and budget constraints; the rate of failure in HEIs sector is higher than in other sectors. With HEIs’ recent movement to implement ERP systems and the lack of research studies examining successful implementation in HEIs, this paper provides a critical literature review with a special focus on Saudi Arabia. Further, it defines Critical Success Factors (CSFs) contributing to the success of ERP implementation in HEIs. This paper is part of a larger research effort aiming to provide guidelines and useful findings that help HEIs to manage the challenges for ERP systems and define CSFs that will help practitioners to implement them in the Saudi context.
Enterprise resource-planning-erp-1218631405959212-8Pratik Van
The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates all functions of a business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. It describes the typical ERP implementation process, which includes steps like project planning, gap analysis, configuration, testing, and training. The benefits of ERP systems are also outlined, such as reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased flexibility. Major ERP vendors like SAP are also introduced.
Meeting the challenges to adopt visual production management systems hms-whit...Ariel Lerer
This White Paper will provide an essential understanding of different initiatives towards having a Visual Production Management system, (VPMS), in a manufacturing environment. Also insights about why? and how? to implement a VPMS, highlighting the benefits of taking these actions, and further across your environment creating a learning organization.
Download from www.hmswebsite.com/vpms-white-paper/
This document is a project report submitted for a Master's degree in business administration. It examines the impact of an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system on employee productivity and performance at More Modular Homes Private Limited. The report includes an acknowledgements section, executive summary, table of contents, and introduction discussing the background and objectives of the study. It will analyze data collected from employees on their experiences using the ERP system.
2014 Australian Complex Manufacturing and Enterprise Technology Benchmark ReportCincom Systems
The document is a report from Cincom that analyzes the results of their survey of Australian complex manufacturers. Some key findings include:
- Business outlook for growth has declined compared to previous surveys, with over a quarter expecting no growth or decline and half expecting only 5% growth.
- Top pressures cited are growing revenue and reducing costs. A focus on improving sales and supply chain processes to address these pressures.
- Most businesses use ERP systems but adoption of newer technologies like BPM and mobile is lower. Satisfaction with current systems and lack of improvement plans suggests IT innovation is lagging other sectors.
- The report provides further details on the survey methodology and findings regarding industry trends, technology
INFORMATION MODELING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO RECONFIGURING MANUF...ijait
This research aims to gain a detailed understanding of data producers, data consumers and format/flow of the data within automotive industry for defining and using Bill of Process (BoP) for engine assembly lines. The focus remained on the real industrial challenge of rapid constraint evaluation for designing
and/or reconfiguration of Powertrain assembly lines to cater for a new/changed product. A methodology is developed to facilitate Ford Company to quickly model and re-configure new/changed assembly line for building new/changed engine. This is made possible with the help of modular approach and
developing relationships among products, processes and resources. The data and information of the PPR is made available to all the stake holders of the organisation independent of the platform or specific application being used at the department/facility.
Technological innovations can impact competitive advantage for companies and entire industries. This document discusses how technology affects competition and competitive advantage in three main ways:
1) Technology is embedded in every aspect of a company's value chain, from primary activities like production to support activities like procurement. Technological changes can lower costs or increase differentiation for activities throughout the value chain.
2) Technology can shape industry structure by creating new industries, eroding the advantages of established firms, or enabling some firms to gain an advantage.
3) Not all technological changes benefit competition - some may worsen a firm's position or make an industry less attractive. To have strategic value, a technological change must lower costs or increase differentiation, and provide
Enterprise Applications Modernization, Issues and OpportunitiesIJARIIT
The Enterprise application complexity of enterprises has assumed gigantic proportions in last 3-4 decades. In large enterprises, thousands of applications run on varied platforms. IT is not able to cater to the fast changing business needs as productivity is hindered by the soloed and duplicate applications. One of the key objectives of CIOs in 2015 onwards is to how to make future ready of the Enterprise applications so that they can meet the macro-economic business challenges of the modern day.
This paper examines the major business challenges and drivers for enterprise application modernization, key benefits of optimization and modernization.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP and discusses their origins from earlier systems like MRP and CIM. ERP systems aim to integrate core business functions like finance, supply chain, human resources, etc. into a single system. The document outlines the typical modules in an ERP system and discusses advantages like centralized data and process integration. It also notes challenges like high costs, difficulty customizing systems, and risk of data loss from security breaches. Finally, it briefly compares features of major ERP software packages from vendors like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft and PeopleSoft.
Tech clarity perspective-industrial_top_performersBentley Systems
The document discusses best practices for developing industrial equipment based on a survey of 378 manufacturers. It finds that the top 17% of performers by revenue and profit growth ("Top Performers") have grown revenue 2.2 times more and profit margins 2.4 times more than average companies. Top Performers more heavily emphasize globalization, quote accuracy, and innovation. They are more likely to use advanced engineering approaches like modular design and leverage simulation, configurators, PLM, and factory simulation tools to a greater degree to support their strategies and processes.
ERP a research & study paper by ejaz ahmed bhattiEjaz Bhatti
1) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems aim to integrate all departments and functions across a company onto a single computer system that can serve all those different departments' particular needs.
2) ERP systems evolved from earlier systems like MRP and MRP II that focused only on manufacturing and production planning. Modern ERP systems encompass many business functions including finance, human resources, customer relationship management, and more.
3) Key components of ERP systems include centralized databases that can be accessed in real-time by employees and sometimes also customers and suppliers. ERP systems also aim to standardize business processes across a whole organization.
The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and their implementation in organizations. It defines ERP as a suite of applications that integrate key business functions like finance, human resources, inventory etc. It highlights the strategic reasons for companies to implement ERP like gaining visibility, improving decision making, and integrating business processes. The document also covers important aspects of ERP implementation like vendor selection criteria, building vs buying a system, common mistakes to avoid, and lessons from past implementations. Overall, the document provides an overview of ERP systems and critical factors for a successful implementation.
1) The document examines the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at Rolls-Royce, a large UK manufacturing organization.
2) It provides background on ERP systems and their benefits in integrating business processes and supply chains. ERP implementation requires managing organizational change as well as software installation.
3) The case study analyzes the business, technical, and cultural issues involved in Rolls-Royce's ERP implementation, including timescales and tangible/intangible benefits achieved.
1) World Class Manufacturing (WCM) originated from the Toyota Production System and focuses on eliminating waste. The seven main types of waste are transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, and defects.
2) WCM aims to bring manufacturing close to customers by reducing lead times, improving quality, and implementing total preventative maintenance. Key aspects of WCM include just-in-time production, total quality management, and value stream mapping.
3) India is emerging as a manufacturing hub, with many global companies outsourcing production there due to its large talent pool and improving quality and productivity. Indian companies are adopting global quality standards and winning international awards.
ERP systems provide opportunities for SMEs to integrate business processes and gain efficiencies. However, implementing ERP presents challenges for both SMEs and vendors. For SMEs, costs can be high while benefits are unclear. Lack of expertise and resources make selection and customization difficult. Vendors face low prices from SMEs and high customization needs, with uncertainty around returns. Successful ERP implementations require addressing these financial and expertise barriers through education, customized solutions, and reasonable costs for both SMEs and vendors.
IRJET- Implementation based ERP Module for Construction Site ManagementIRJET Journal
This document discusses the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for construction site management. It begins with an abstract that outlines the challenges of implementing ERP systems in the construction industry compared to other sectors. It then reviews literature on ERP implementation success factors and construction ERP. The document discusses the development of a construction-specific ERP and identifies factors important for successful implementation, such as top management support. It also covers supply chain management considerations for construction ERP.
Erp system for college automation using rfid tagseSAT Journals
Abstract Enterprise resource planning system is a tool that is use by almost all the industries today because of its power to integrate multiple domain and fractions of work together. An industry may comprise of marketing, sales, quality assurance, human resource etc. The ERP system atomizes most of the manual work done internally in each of these divisions and it also combines the overall work out-put, this way it helps get a good overall view of the entire organization. The same quality of the ERP system is employed in the education sector which also consists of multiple fractions that need integration. For a very long time the paper work in the education sector has been a problem and this is because it is easy to make mistakes when the work is done manually. Human error is inevitable and since human mind has a volatile memory and cannot store too much data there is a need for a system in place that can track and record all the events. This paper is about implementing an ERP system for college automation using RFID tags. Usage of RFID(radio frequency identification) tag helps in tagging each person with a unique ID and this is used for automated attendance marking. This system consists of a set of integrated software modules that support the college in real time. Multiple modules are designed to support each fraction in the college starting from director level to student level. Implementation of this system leads to no paper work and no inconstancy in the data. It provides multiple benefits to the management, teachers and the students. this is a low cost system in terms of implementation and maintenance . Keywords: RFID (radio frequency identification), Multiple modules, Enterprise resource planning (ERP).
Manufacturers use project erp for tough timesKaizenlogcom
The document discusses how manufacturers can use project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) to manage their businesses during difficult economic times. It explains that management by project allows companies to track costs and revenue for individual products or projects over their lifecycles. This visibility helps companies shift resources to more profitable products when demand changes. The document recommends manufacturers implement an ERP system with integrated project management and manufacturing functionality to facilitate management by project.
Manufacturers use project erp for tough timesKaizenlogcom
This whitepaper discusses how manufacturers can use project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) to better manage their businesses, especially during economic downturns. It explains that managing ongoing operations as projects allows companies to track costs and resources in a more flexible way. By separating business elements like product lines or customers into projects, executives can see which areas are most profitable and shift resources accordingly when demand changes. The whitepaper argues that a project-centric ERP system provides visibility that helps companies respond better to recessions by treating downturns as temporary variances rather than catastrophic events.
This document discusses an ERP implementation project in an oil and gas exploration company. It provides background on the company and describes the weaknesses of its previous fragmented IT systems. These included a lack of integration between siloed applications, difficult maintenance, and most business processes still being manual. The company implemented an ERP system to address these issues and integrate its business processes. The document is a case study of the ERP implementation challenges and lessons learned from implementing ERP in the oil and gas sector.
ERP systems integrate and automate key business functions across an organization. They provide a single, integrated software program that runs from a single database, allowing different departments to easily share information. ERP combines functions like manufacturing, logistics, distribution, inventory, shipping, invoicing, accounting, and more. It provides benefits like end-to-end supply chain management, flexible reporting, seamless integration of data, and coordinated inventories and production planning.
Critical Success Factors for Implementing an ERP System within University Con...IJMIT JOURNAL
Nowadays, Information Technology (IT) plays an important role in efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational performance. As an IT application, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is considered one of the most important IT applications because it enables the organizations to connect and interact with its administrative units in order to manage data and organize internal procedures. Many institutions use ERP systems, most notably Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). However, many projects fail or exceed scheduling and budget constraints; the rate of failure in HEIs sector is higher than in other sectors. With HEIs’ recent movement to implement ERP systems and the lack of research studies examining successful implementation in HEIs, this paper provides a critical literature review with a special focus on Saudi Arabia. Further, it defines Critical Success Factors (CSFs) contributing to the success of ERP implementation in HEIs. This paper is part of a larger research effort aiming to provide guidelines and useful findings that help HEIs to manage the challenges for ERP systems and define CSFs that will help practitioners to implement them in the Saudi context.
Enterprise resource-planning-erp-1218631405959212-8Pratik Van
The document discusses enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP as software that integrates all functions of a business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. It describes the typical ERP implementation process, which includes steps like project planning, gap analysis, configuration, testing, and training. The benefits of ERP systems are also outlined, such as reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction, and increased flexibility. Major ERP vendors like SAP are also introduced.
Meeting the challenges to adopt visual production management systems hms-whit...Ariel Lerer
This White Paper will provide an essential understanding of different initiatives towards having a Visual Production Management system, (VPMS), in a manufacturing environment. Also insights about why? and how? to implement a VPMS, highlighting the benefits of taking these actions, and further across your environment creating a learning organization.
Download from www.hmswebsite.com/vpms-white-paper/
This document is a project report submitted for a Master's degree in business administration. It examines the impact of an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system on employee productivity and performance at More Modular Homes Private Limited. The report includes an acknowledgements section, executive summary, table of contents, and introduction discussing the background and objectives of the study. It will analyze data collected from employees on their experiences using the ERP system.
2014 Australian Complex Manufacturing and Enterprise Technology Benchmark ReportCincom Systems
The document is a report from Cincom that analyzes the results of their survey of Australian complex manufacturers. Some key findings include:
- Business outlook for growth has declined compared to previous surveys, with over a quarter expecting no growth or decline and half expecting only 5% growth.
- Top pressures cited are growing revenue and reducing costs. A focus on improving sales and supply chain processes to address these pressures.
- Most businesses use ERP systems but adoption of newer technologies like BPM and mobile is lower. Satisfaction with current systems and lack of improvement plans suggests IT innovation is lagging other sectors.
- The report provides further details on the survey methodology and findings regarding industry trends, technology
INFORMATION MODELING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO RECONFIGURING MANUF...ijait
This research aims to gain a detailed understanding of data producers, data consumers and format/flow of the data within automotive industry for defining and using Bill of Process (BoP) for engine assembly lines. The focus remained on the real industrial challenge of rapid constraint evaluation for designing
and/or reconfiguration of Powertrain assembly lines to cater for a new/changed product. A methodology is developed to facilitate Ford Company to quickly model and re-configure new/changed assembly line for building new/changed engine. This is made possible with the help of modular approach and
developing relationships among products, processes and resources. The data and information of the PPR is made available to all the stake holders of the organisation independent of the platform or specific application being used at the department/facility.
Technological innovations can impact competitive advantage for companies and entire industries. This document discusses how technology affects competition and competitive advantage in three main ways:
1) Technology is embedded in every aspect of a company's value chain, from primary activities like production to support activities like procurement. Technological changes can lower costs or increase differentiation for activities throughout the value chain.
2) Technology can shape industry structure by creating new industries, eroding the advantages of established firms, or enabling some firms to gain an advantage.
3) Not all technological changes benefit competition - some may worsen a firm's position or make an industry less attractive. To have strategic value, a technological change must lower costs or increase differentiation, and provide
Enterprise Applications Modernization, Issues and OpportunitiesIJARIIT
The Enterprise application complexity of enterprises has assumed gigantic proportions in last 3-4 decades. In large enterprises, thousands of applications run on varied platforms. IT is not able to cater to the fast changing business needs as productivity is hindered by the soloed and duplicate applications. One of the key objectives of CIOs in 2015 onwards is to how to make future ready of the Enterprise applications so that they can meet the macro-economic business challenges of the modern day.
This paper examines the major business challenges and drivers for enterprise application modernization, key benefits of optimization and modernization.
This document provides an overview of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It defines ERP and discusses their origins from earlier systems like MRP and CIM. ERP systems aim to integrate core business functions like finance, supply chain, human resources, etc. into a single system. The document outlines the typical modules in an ERP system and discusses advantages like centralized data and process integration. It also notes challenges like high costs, difficulty customizing systems, and risk of data loss from security breaches. Finally, it briefly compares features of major ERP software packages from vendors like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft and PeopleSoft.
Tech clarity perspective-industrial_top_performersBentley Systems
The document discusses best practices for developing industrial equipment based on a survey of 378 manufacturers. It finds that the top 17% of performers by revenue and profit growth ("Top Performers") have grown revenue 2.2 times more and profit margins 2.4 times more than average companies. Top Performers more heavily emphasize globalization, quote accuracy, and innovation. They are more likely to use advanced engineering approaches like modular design and leverage simulation, configurators, PLM, and factory simulation tools to a greater degree to support their strategies and processes.
ERP a research & study paper by ejaz ahmed bhattiEjaz Bhatti
1) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems aim to integrate all departments and functions across a company onto a single computer system that can serve all those different departments' particular needs.
2) ERP systems evolved from earlier systems like MRP and MRP II that focused only on manufacturing and production planning. Modern ERP systems encompass many business functions including finance, human resources, customer relationship management, and more.
3) Key components of ERP systems include centralized databases that can be accessed in real-time by employees and sometimes also customers and suppliers. ERP systems also aim to standardize business processes across a whole organization.
The document discusses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and their implementation in organizations. It defines ERP as a suite of applications that integrate key business functions like finance, human resources, inventory etc. It highlights the strategic reasons for companies to implement ERP like gaining visibility, improving decision making, and integrating business processes. The document also covers important aspects of ERP implementation like vendor selection criteria, building vs buying a system, common mistakes to avoid, and lessons from past implementations. Overall, the document provides an overview of ERP systems and critical factors for a successful implementation.
1) The document examines the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system at Rolls-Royce, a large UK manufacturing organization.
2) It provides background on ERP systems and their benefits in integrating business processes and supply chains. ERP implementation requires managing organizational change as well as software installation.
3) The case study analyzes the business, technical, and cultural issues involved in Rolls-Royce's ERP implementation, including timescales and tangible/intangible benefits achieved.
1) World Class Manufacturing (WCM) originated from the Toyota Production System and focuses on eliminating waste. The seven main types of waste are transportation, inventory, motion, waiting, overproduction, overprocessing, and defects.
2) WCM aims to bring manufacturing close to customers by reducing lead times, improving quality, and implementing total preventative maintenance. Key aspects of WCM include just-in-time production, total quality management, and value stream mapping.
3) India is emerging as a manufacturing hub, with many global companies outsourcing production there due to its large talent pool and improving quality and productivity. Indian companies are adopting global quality standards and winning international awards.
ERP systems provide opportunities for SMEs to integrate business processes and gain efficiencies. However, implementing ERP presents challenges for both SMEs and vendors. For SMEs, costs can be high while benefits are unclear. Lack of expertise and resources make selection and customization difficult. Vendors face low prices from SMEs and high customization needs, with uncertainty around returns. Successful ERP implementations require addressing these financial and expertise barriers through education, customized solutions, and reasonable costs for both SMEs and vendors.
IRJET- Implementation based ERP Module for Construction Site ManagementIRJET Journal
This document discusses the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for construction site management. It begins with an abstract that outlines the challenges of implementing ERP systems in the construction industry compared to other sectors. It then reviews literature on ERP implementation success factors and construction ERP. The document discusses the development of a construction-specific ERP and identifies factors important for successful implementation, such as top management support. It also covers supply chain management considerations for construction ERP.
Erp system for college automation using rfid tagseSAT Journals
Abstract Enterprise resource planning system is a tool that is use by almost all the industries today because of its power to integrate multiple domain and fractions of work together. An industry may comprise of marketing, sales, quality assurance, human resource etc. The ERP system atomizes most of the manual work done internally in each of these divisions and it also combines the overall work out-put, this way it helps get a good overall view of the entire organization. The same quality of the ERP system is employed in the education sector which also consists of multiple fractions that need integration. For a very long time the paper work in the education sector has been a problem and this is because it is easy to make mistakes when the work is done manually. Human error is inevitable and since human mind has a volatile memory and cannot store too much data there is a need for a system in place that can track and record all the events. This paper is about implementing an ERP system for college automation using RFID tags. Usage of RFID(radio frequency identification) tag helps in tagging each person with a unique ID and this is used for automated attendance marking. This system consists of a set of integrated software modules that support the college in real time. Multiple modules are designed to support each fraction in the college starting from director level to student level. Implementation of this system leads to no paper work and no inconstancy in the data. It provides multiple benefits to the management, teachers and the students. this is a low cost system in terms of implementation and maintenance . Keywords: RFID (radio frequency identification), Multiple modules, Enterprise resource planning (ERP).
Manufacturers use project erp for tough timesKaizenlogcom
The document discusses how manufacturers can use project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) to manage their businesses during difficult economic times. It explains that management by project allows companies to track costs and revenue for individual products or projects over their lifecycles. This visibility helps companies shift resources to more profitable products when demand changes. The document recommends manufacturers implement an ERP system with integrated project management and manufacturing functionality to facilitate management by project.
Manufacturers use project erp for tough timesKaizenlogcom
This whitepaper discusses how manufacturers can use project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) to better manage their businesses, especially during economic downturns. It explains that managing ongoing operations as projects allows companies to track costs and resources in a more flexible way. By separating business elements like product lines or customers into projects, executives can see which areas are most profitable and shift resources accordingly when demand changes. The whitepaper argues that a project-centric ERP system provides visibility that helps companies respond better to recessions by treating downturns as temporary variances rather than catastrophic events.
A better way to manage change and transitions in project manufacturingJulie Fraser
This impact brief focuses on the benefit of MES integrated into the enterprise project reporting and accounting systems, particularly as it relates to managing engineering changes, project specification changes, changeovers and transitions.
Moving From Paper-Based Systems to Electronic Batch Records - InstantGMP™InstantGMP™
Technology is constantly evolving around us, and yet many manufacturers continue using paper-based systems to manage and record their activities while manufacturing. In recent times, many of these manufacturers, especially in pharmaceuticals and biotech, are making the move to a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
Analytics and AIM Improve Operational and Asset PerformanceRolta
Operational excellence (OpX) is the key to success in all asset-intensive industries. This includes excellence in operations management, asset performance, capital effectiveness, and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance. To meet these goals, it’s essential for organizations to manage both engineering information and operational data effectively.
Manufacturing a digital transformation - ebookElliot Drabs
The document discusses how manufacturing companies can undergo a digital transformation to improve operational efficiency. It explains that digital transformation involves increasing interconnectivity between business units, gaining granular data insights from processes, and automating repetitive tasks. Case studies show how design changes, supplier relationships, and fault detection can benefit from these approaches. The conclusion emphasizes that digital transformation is a multidisciplinary effort requiring technology and business expertise to strategically leverage data and drive business performance.
In the age of disruption, manufacturers need to
constantly find innovative ways to overcome challenges
like data sitting in silos, downtime (which could be
prevented), rigid production and labor shortage issues.
Companies need to listen to their operators and
technicians and enable them to have a say in the
day-to-day processes. Issues like being unable to find a
product/part on the floor lead to unnecessary delays,
miscommunication, and dissatisfaction among workers
Operational Excellence through Digital in Manufacturing IndustriesCapgemini
Digital Tools Can Help Manufacturing Companies Cut Costs by 30%
Manufacturing companies have historically had an on-off relation with technology. Most have aggressively adopted traditional technologies such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). However, they have been slow in adopting recent digital technologies such as big data analytics, real-time order confirmation, Web-EDI among others. Moreover, most have adopted technologies to varying extent creating a connectivity gap in their operations. We believe digital technologies will help manufacturing companies in eliminating this gap.
Our research and project experience indicate that by adopting digital tools, manufacturing companies can cut costs by as much as 30% by enabling savings on capital costs, labor field force among other key cost elements.
This document discusses strategies for modernizing enterprise applications and infrastructure. It identifies key challenges such as poor alignment between IT and business strategies, high application maintenance costs, inflexible aging systems, and lack of collaboration between development teams. The document proposes four strategies to address these challenges: 1) modernizing the application portfolio to improve understanding and flexibility, 2) empowering development teams with new skills and tools, 3) unifying development teams across platforms, and 4) optimizing infrastructure efficiency.
INFORMATION MODELING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO RECONFIGURING MANUF...ijait
This research aims to gain a detailed understanding of data producers, data consumers and format/flow of the data within automotive industry for defining and using Bill of Process (BoP) for engine assembly lines. The focus remained on the real industrial challenge of rapid constraint evaluation for designing and/or reconfiguration of Powertrain assembly lines to cater for a new/changed product. A methodology is developed to facilitate Ford Company to quickly model and re-configure new/changed assembly line for building new/changed engine. This is made possible with the help of modular approach and developing relationships among products, processes and resources. The data and information of the PPR is made available to all the stake holders of the organisation independent of the platform or specific application being used at the department/facility.
(Brian dost central office) rasco, brian u. - pmdp mmc 27-capstone project id...CHED
This project aims to improve the productivity and efficiency of the Financial and Management Service (FMS) of the Department of Science and Technology Central Office (DOST-CO) through process simulation and streamlining. The project will review and simulate FMS processes to identify areas for improvement. It will consider the goals of the organization, customers, and employees. Process models and options will be generated to more efficiently allocate resources and regularize employee schedules. This is expected to lead to improved financial conditions, shorter work hours, better workplace safety, and strengthened teamwork. The project will use Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement, Control methodology and lean process techniques. It will be implemented by a cross-functional team over 3 months to support
The document discusses how project portfolio management (PPM) can help organizations better manage their process improvement and process excellence (PI/PEX) initiatives. PPM can help close the strategy-execution gap by aligning initiatives with business strategies and goals. It allows organizations to plan initiatives, track resources, measure outcomes, and ensure initiatives deliver expected benefits. The document provides an example of a large bank that improved its PI efforts and achieved millions in benefits by adopting a PPM system to manage its growing number of improvement projects.
The document discusses the need for a new web-based financial modeling platform to address risks and issues with traditional spreadsheet-based modeling. Such a platform would provide compliance with regulations, assurance of data integrity, return on investment, and efficient processes. It would formalize modeling artifacts and transactions to speed up analysis, simplify communication, and reduce errors and fraud compared to error-prone spreadsheets. Adopting such a platform could help organizations gain competitive advantages through more accurate and timely insights.
Process-Enabled Technology: Driving Maximum Benefit from Your S&OP InitiativeSteelwedge
Conventional wisdom says that the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process should be completely defined before technology is implemented. This approach has been advocated by both process consultants as well as ERP and APS technology providers. The real reason for this is that these tools are not purpose-built for S&OP and lack the flexibility to adapt rapidly to business processes. Thus, companies have historically had to settle with a serial approach to process and technology.
For more information about S&OP please visit: http://www.steelwedge.com/solutions/
SHARE in Boston: z/OS Applications Adapting at the Speed of BusinessRichard Szulewski
This is an early look at my SHARE presentation for Boston, Session 13948, to be given at the Hynes Convention Center on 15 August 2013 at 1:30PM in Room 203. Slides are subject to change without notice. See www.share.org.
Managing and Using Information Systems A Strategic Approach –.docxtienboileau
This document provides an overview of digital transformation and business process management. It discusses Sloan Valve, a company that improved its new product development process through adopting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This helped reduce time to market and better filter out poor ideas. The document contrasts a silo perspective with a business process perspective and explains how enterprise systems like ERP can integrate information across the entire company. It also discusses techniques for transforming processes like business process reengineering and total quality management. Finally, it covers additional enterprise systems like customer relationship management and supply chain management systems.
This document discusses Info-Tech Research Group and change management. It provides an overview of Info-Tech as a global leader in IT research and advice. It then discusses the importance of balancing risk and efficiency in change management processes. Having too onerous of a process can lead to changes being implemented without proper review, while not having any process can increase risk. The document emphasizes having a right-sized change management process that incorporates adequate review and approval without being overly burdensome. It also stresses the importance of staff buy-in, tools to track changes, and management support for effective change management.
The document discusses performance management in manufacturing. It aims to align all activities in a business to its top-level goals through planning targets and measuring progress. Performance management sets targets at all levels from strategic plans down to shop floor metrics like uptime and cycle times. It provides real-time feedback to correct deviations and focus on critical factors for success. An ERP system can integrate data to measure KPIs across departments and roles, providing insights into true drivers of performance.
This document discusses how companies can achieve sustainable competitive advantage through various techniques and processes. It describes Lean and Six Sigma techniques for process improvement, and how organizational learning and business intelligence can help develop customer relationship management competencies. It also discusses models for process modeling like IPO and SIPOC, and the role of service engineering in transforming process inputs into valuable outputs for customers. The goal is to discuss a framework for how these various elements can work together to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
How i can make a difference in the world by becoming a yoga teacher - an essay on entering Kind Yoga Teacher Training in September 2012 by Julie Fraser.
This document invites people to a yoga class that will energize them from within through meditation, stretching, and moving the spine while working with the breath. The class is open to all levels and will not involve sweating or straining. It takes place on Friday and Sunday mornings at The Sanctuary in Mashpee and is taught by a certified yoga instructor passionate about helping people gain balance through yoga. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Gentle chair yoga at Physical Therapy Solutions is designed for those who do not want to get up and down off the floor, but to want to increase their flexibility, improve their energy flow, increase health and well-being in a safe and easy setting.
Class to explore various meditation styles and find one that each student enjoys and will pursue. The approach will also include chakras or energy centers.
Aviation Week Adv Mfg Metrics that Matter webcastJulie Fraser
Iyno's Julie Fraser participated in an Aviation Week Webcast sponsored by Deltek focused on linking business, engineering, and manufacturing. Fraser presents MESA International Pursuit of Performance Excellence data in the context of discrete project-based manufacturing.
J Fraser Mesa Metrics Repeating Session RSTech Ed June 2012Julie Fraser
At the RSTechEd Conference in June 2012, Julie Fraser presented the results of the MESA 2012 Research Pursuit of Performance Excellence each day. The discussions were excellent.
This document summarizes a study on improving outcomes in medical device manufacturing. It found that the most successful companies grew more than 10% while improving key metrics like quality and costs. These "advancers" used tools like product lifecycle management (PLM) software to facilitate concurrent, collaborative new product development. PLM helped advancers automate information flows and simulate quality by design, leading to reduced defects and faster time to market. The study concludes that taking a total product lifecycle approach focused on innovation, quality, and information sharing is needed to improve both business performance and patient outcomes.
MESA Unconference People Excellence oct 2012Julie Fraser
MESA hosted an Unconference session at the Invensys/Avantis-Wonderware Tech Support Symposium in October 2012. These were just intro slides for a discussion on how to achieve people excellence.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
20 Comprehensive Checklist of Designing and Developing a WebsitePixlogix Infotech
Dive into the world of Website Designing and Developing with Pixlogix! Looking to create a stunning online presence? Look no further! Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need to know to craft a website that stands out. From user-friendly design to seamless functionality, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Check out our checklist now at Pixlogix and start your journey towards a captivating online presence today.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
1. Iyno Advisors
Information Flow for Agility, Compliance
and Performance in Project Manufacturing
By Jeffrey Hill and Julie Fraser
Iyno Advisors
Sponsored by Deltek
Q4 2012