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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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