
2011 Software Case Study Guide: Manufacturers reach new heights with advanced software solutions
September 16, 2011
By
Mary Del
This year’s Software Case Study Guide features more than a dozen examples of how manufacturers in Canada are leveraging sophisticated software solutions to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, compete with low-cost countries, reduce design time and machine downtime, and much, much more. Read on for some out-of-this-world examples of how advanced software solutions – including PLM, ERP and CAD/CAM – are helping manufacturers reach new heights.
Autodesk: Saving time and money with digital prototyping
Delcam: Competing with low-cost countries
Epicor: Managing multiple companies with one solution
EPLAN: Reducing product design time
Infor: Doubling revenues with help of ERP software
Omnify: Optimizing product development processes
Plex Systems: Reducing machine downtime and improving inventory turns
Sage: Cleaning up data and inventory issues
SAP: Replacing a legacy system with a centralized system
Siemens PLM: Seamless integration of CAD and ERP cuts lead time
SolidWorks: Reducing production time with game-changing solution
Syspro: Checking weather on Mars with ERP
This article originally appeared in the September 2011 issue of Manufacturing AUTOMATION.
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