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4.32 feature video – Product Structure Copy
Product Structure Copy is a new Product Development feature. It is used to create a new product based on the multi-level structure of an existing product and change the new product structure before the new product is created. It greatly reduces the number of steps required to create a new multi-level product based on an existing product structure.
Read More4.28 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…
Read More4.28 feature video – Inactivate/block components feature
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…
Read MoreReplacing Formula Manufacturing Systems: Excel Spreadsheets
When Is It Time to Change? Many of us are holding on to existing ERP systems well beyond their useful lives. Find out the primary reasons formula manufacturers typically hold on to their old solutions, key indicators that the time has come for a change, and alternatives to the current systems. There are three primary…
Read MoreVicinity Development – Year in Review!
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,…
Read MoreAccurate Reporting Builds Trust
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…
Read MoreGrouping Production Batches Saves on Cost Per Unit
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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