IFS Applications for High-Tech is used by OEMs, EMS, suppliers and distributors in the electronics and semiconductor industries seeking superior supply-chain efficiency in increasingly real-time environments, including order-driven and mixed-mode production. IFS offers flexible, component-based business solutions that manage the entire lifecycle of products, assets and services—fully integrated with financials and human resources.
CONSIDERABLE RISK, GREATER REWARDS
High-tech industry OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and brand owners reap enormous profits from bets on new technologies. Yet electronics supply chains are prey to sudden upsets. From concept generation through production, distribution and after-sales services, IFS Applications addresses product lifecycles—aligning supply and demand based on sound planning and increasing real-time information.
MULTI-MODE, FROM MRP TO KANBAN
IFS Applications supports multiple manufacturing modes, including repetitive, rate-based, and work-order-driven production scheduling. As an integrated system, our solution switches production environments smoothly, without business disruption.
OUTSOURCING, MULTI-SITE AND GLOBAL OPERATIONS
Outsourcing reduces costs but can lead to a complex virtual enterprise. Your company’s headquarters, engineering staff and contractors could be stationed anywhere in the world. OEMs, suppliers, distributors and electronic manufacturing service (EMS) providers view these diverse endeavors as a single, integrated enterprise, including contractor availability and theoretical capacity, with IFS Applications.
THE RIGHT SIDE OF REGULATORY ISSUES
Swift-paced international regulation promulgation challenges electronics manufacturers. RoHS- and WEEE- compliance is a given in high tech. Suppliers handle materials separation, labeling, quarantine, and non-RoHS materials-conversion analysis. Integrated document management allows better audit-related document tracking and expedited approvals.
IFS Applications supports 21 CFR Part 820 requirements for quality system regulation. The IFS Sarbanes-Oxley solution eases corporate governance.
PRODUCT, PROJECT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
The pace of innovation in electronics industries is greater than in any others, and must be managed. Project management coordinates the engineering functions, and engineering with operations and the business. IFS’ product-data management (PDM) application, two-way CAD integration and integrated document management shorten time to market. Engineers collaborate across locations and design tools, with secure reviews and approvals.
Customer Stories | Testimonial
Exotic Electro-Optics Inc
Since its formation in 1961, Exotic Electro-Optics, Inc. (EEO) has been a leading supplier of state-of-the-art infrared crystals, optical components, coatings, and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. Through the years, EEO has vertically integrated its basic manufacturing technologies (germanium crystal production, optical fabrication, optical coating production, and mechanical fabrication) into complex assemblies. These assemblies are used in military fire control, missile guidance, and thermal imaging systems.
I think IFS was the most advanced in terms of technology and had the broadest offering of capabilities.
Steve Buzard, Manager of Information
Benefits
- Easy access to critical business information throughout the enterprise
- Easy integration with third-party software
- Improved tracking and communication of production status
- Industry-specific functionality
- Easy integration with legacy systems
Customer Stories | Testimonial
Friwo
Headquartered in Germany, Friwo develops, produces and markets power-supply and charging devices that are designed to meet a very wide range of technical and country-specific requirements. As a globally active technology company, Friwo is represented on all the important markets with its own development, production and marketing units.
With the successful implementation of IFS Applications, FPS today has a location-wide, globally interconnected enterprise software solution that fulfils all core business processes and the special requirements of the company
Frank Smolka, Internal project manager
Benefits
- Integrated corporate business applications
- Uniform platform for all business processes
- Industry-specific solution
- Multi-site, multi-language enterprise applications to aid global operations
Customer Stories | Testimonial
K&L Microwave
Founded in 1970, K&L Microwave manufactures custom filters primarily for the military sector. Today, with facilities in the United States, China, the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom, K&L Microwave is the industry’s premier filter supplier for both military and commercial markets. Over 420 employees, consisting of engineering, sales and marketing, manufacturing and support personnel, represent the primary work force.
The CRM software from IFS helps us decrease the turnaround time for any task or project involved in finalising a quote.
Phil Shields, Business Systems Analyst
Benefits
- Faster, more accurate quotes
- Integrated sales, engineering and quality assurance processes
- Greater visibility throughout the company
- Smooth integration with Microsoft® Office® software
- More accurate, transparent planning
- Easier compliance with government regulations
- Better overview of order accuracy
Customer Stories | Testimonial
Ultra Electronics
Ultra Electronics Precision Air Systems is the leading manufacturer of compact on-board gas solutions, including compact gas compressors for the aerospace and defence industry worldwide.
In addition to tighter control of our project-based orders, IFS Applications allows us clearer visibility across the financial and business processes
Ian Bradley, Head of Customer Service & Management Systems
BENEFITS
- Better budget control
- Time efficiencies
- Partnership working
- Support for growth in project environment
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