RE: Vanilla Mapics?

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Re: Green Screen MAPICS (vanilla)

Even though we have implemented Browser, EPDM, and CSM, the VAST majority
of my users still use green screen.  Konrad left an excellent assessment
of MAPICS' green screen strengths (MRP, IM, PCC, CRP, and so on).  I also
agree with his shortcomings, especially reporting.  We basically replaced
almost all of MAPICS reporting except for MRP Order Recommendation, and
the accounting reports.  Incidentally, COM worked very well for us, but no
question - it is a labor intensive entry process.  COM_Net helped out a
lot on that for us (off-load the entry on your customers!).  I'd look into
that to help.  It is also a possible alternative to COM order entry, but
be careful, there are limitations - especially that you can't order
non-inventory parts.  If not for that, we may have used COM_Net internally
instead of CSM.

However, something to keep in mind.  While the I/M and PC&C data entry is
tedious, there are a LOT of data collection options that work very well
with green screen MAPICS.  These data collection applications (Paperless,
Kronos, and others) alleviate the vast majority of the tedious data entry
problems in MAPICS.  We initially had Kronos (1993 through mid-2002), then
switched to MDCC (Paperless) to increase flexibility.  We use Paperless'
GUI for some apps (requested to support touch screens in the plant), but
they have an excellent green screen set of solutions that we also use. And
they're fast!

"Green screen" MAPICS works great - MAPICS has even released new versions
of the green screen inquiries for EPDM customers.  And the support is
still excellent - I think that is definitely one of MAPICS' strong points,
especially e:Info and the "No Wait Response" option.

Dale @ Fleetwood