FOCUS is the first formula manufacturing users conference from Vicinity Manufacturing. Focus brings together software users, Microsoft Partners, Vicinity team members, and process manufacturing industry experts together to discuss ways to improve and most effectively utilize Vicinity software. This year we had an outstanding event with clients and partners from all over the country. FOCUS…
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As the years continue to pass us at a rapid pace, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on some of the enhancements our development team has delivered over the past year. Our software is built from the ground up to serve the business needs of batch manufacturers. There is always room for improvement,…
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Vicinity Manufacturing™ is a software solution designed exclusively for process manufacturers. Our solution extends the Microsoft Dynamics financial and distribution family to deliver a powerful and flexible ERP solution. Whether your business is running Microsoft Dynamics® GP, SL, or NAV or is completely new to the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics, Vicinity will work with you…
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For a successful software implementation, we have listed the top three goals we suggest you set, that are commonly overlooked in most businesses. Now that you’ve decided to pull the trigger on a software solution, you probably want to know how to set yourself up for a successful software implementation. Many times, the successes or challenges…
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Like paint, chemicals, or any other formula-based product, there’s a recipe you can follow for success in process manufacturing. The main ingredient is the quality of the manufacturing process – which is why many manufacturers choose Vicinity Software – but there are plenty of other ingredients in the formula for a successful manufacturing business and…
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Vicinity is Process Manufacturing Software Who are process manufacturers? Process manufacturing companies use a recipe or formula to produce their product. Often, production is made in batches and these batch sizes can vary. Loss is experienced during the production process, unlike discrete manufacturing. Typically loss can occur for a variety of reasons and vary in…
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A number of arguments can be made about transitioning to “the cloud.” I wanted to share our story on how we made our move to cloud hosting to help give some perspective on what the cloud is and why making a move to cloud hosting is an option to consider. I was trying to remember when we made…
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At the end of any period, it is critical to be able to measure how your business did and to have the ability to report those findings to various people, both inside and outside your organization. Accurate reporting requires a precise record of exactly what happened during a given period. Projections for future forecasts also…
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Different manufacturing organizations use different strategies when it comes to scheduling their production runs. One strategy that manufacturers often use is “manufacturing to order” instead of grouping production batches. Many organizations will choose this method to meet unforeseen demand. In these conditions, the placement of an individual order triggers each separate batch. It is often…
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Formula manufacturers need to keep a keen eye on the batch yields they experience by formula. Aggregate batch yields easily lull you to sleep over time. A company can make or lose money quickly based on batch yields. If a company experiences high yields for some products, it is hard to see that certain products may…
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