4.28 feature video – Reorder sections on screens

Check out this video for more information about how to customize your sections. Re-order sections on a screen  This new functionality gives the user an increased ability to customize screens. In past release updates, we’ve added functionality to add or delete sections, and have furthered that optimization in 4.28 with the option to reorder or…

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4.28 feature video – Inactivate/block components feature

Avoid 8 Million End of Month Transactions

Check out this video for more information about how to inactivate or block certain components. Inactivate or block components The “Inactivate/Block Components” feature was added in Release 4.28 to better define how components can be used in a formula or a batch ticket. Use this when you have a component you want to stop using…

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Avoid 8 Million End of Month Transactions

Avoid 8 Million End of Month Transactions

How can I consolidate end of month transactions? Streamline closing month end by avoiding additional transactions. Capture all production data by tagging any known adjustment to the batch record as they occur in your ERP system.

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Vicinity Development – Year in Review!

2017 Software Development

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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Why Dynamics GP Has the Right Ingredients for Process Manufacturers

Dynamics GP

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’s Process Manufacturing Software Clients – Categorized & Defined

Process Manufacturing

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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Accurate Reporting Builds Trust

Darts | Accurate Reporting Builds Trust – Vicinity Software

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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Grouping Production Batches Saves on Cost Per Unit

grouping production batches

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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