Greater Supply Chain efficiency
IFS’ supply chain management solution gives you the tools to better manage short-term and long-term delivery schedules. The system automatically processes received customer schedules, providing the basis for material requirements planning (MRP) and production planning. With IFS’ planning tools, you can optimise material supplies and production capacity according to the model you selected. At the same time, the system compiles parallel delivery for the next stage of the supply chain. IFS’ tolerance checks also help you minimise variations in supplier schedules. The fast, accurate information flow minimises supply-chain delays and the need for large inventory reserves, resulting in improved profit margins. Improved customer satisfaction
IFS’ comprehensive product data management (PDM) application, two-way CAD integration, and integrated document management system streamline the engineering and design process for configure-to-order and engineer-to-order products. Working in a single system, engineers can easily share information, no matter where they are located or what design tools they are using. Real-time product information is always at your fingertips. The document review and approval process is more efficient. And customers’ design revisions can be more easily accommodated, letting you generate more sales from a satisfied customer base. Faster response to market demands
To help you react quickly to changing market demands, IFS Applications supports mixed-mode manufacturing, letting you use different production environments for different product lines. IFS’ business solution has the flexibility to handle both the engineering requirements found in to-order industries and the planning and detailed scheduling requirements of make-to-stock companies. Because it is a single integrated system, IFS Applications lets you switch production environments quickly and smoothly, going from engineer-to-order to configure-to-order, make-to-order, or assemble-to-order without disrupting your business operations.
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