Re: Scheduling Software solutions

[DAsmussen@xxxxxxx]

Jeff,

In a message dated 97-11-04 12:32:57 EST, you write:

> After a disastrous attempt at integrating an RS/6000 based
>  planning/scheduling package into our enviroment, we've decided to take a
>  step back and look at other solutions, preferably on an AS/400 or NT
>  platform. I'd like some input on what other shops are using for these
>  functions, and whether the packages you're using support shop-floor data
>  collection.

I'm primarily involved with the BPCS software package, which works pretty
well from a global sheduling perspective (but the finite portion could use
some work).  I had a BPCS client that used Manugistics with great success on
the UNIX side.  What packages/in-house systems are you trying to integrate
into planning?

Regards,

Dean Asmussen
Enterprise Systems Consulting, Inc.
Fuquay-Varina, NC  USA
E-Mail:  DAsmussen@aol.com

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