http://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/index.aspxManufacturing Computer Solutions website provides Information technology services. An IT Shortlist of IT suppliers, subject based editiorial features in MCS Reference Zone as well as latest industry news and current manufacturing and engineering jobs.60http://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14037/Manufacturers-need-to-think-harder-about-document-management-warns-Butler-Group-.aspxManufacturers should look beyond the requirements of compliance for their DRM (document and records management) implementations, if they don’t want them to fail. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14041/Oracle-challenges-SAP-over-global-system-sales-.aspxIn a gibe at arch-rival SAP, Oracle is claiming that companies are gaining the flexibility and integration that enables them to adapt to changing business conditions faster and cheaper by choosing its business applications instead of SAP’s. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14039/Sanderson-ends-Valleys-five-year-search-for-ERP.aspxPoint of purchase displays manufacturer Valley reckons it has been improving management decision-making and reducing costs, since going live with a Sanderson Unity ERP system. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14021/Clustered-database-on-Windows-gives-Siemens-continuous-uptime-for-Oracles-PeopleSoft-HR.aspxSiemens Shared Services says it has deployed a clustered Oracle database environment that supports services to more than 70,000 Siemens employees across the US. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14022/Delcam-notches-up-25000-customers-with-US-machine-builder-.aspxUS-based machine builder JR Automation Technologies has become the 25,000th Delcam customer, following installation of six seats of FeatureCAM feature-based machining software. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14023/Latest-Syspro-ERP-module-provides-rapid-profitability-monitoring.aspxA financial ratio analysis module, aimed at helping manufacturing SMEs assess profitability and liquidity on the fly, has been released by K3 for the Syspro ERP system. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14020/McAfee-warns-of-biggest-malware-detection-in-years-.aspxManufacturers are being warned to be on their guard against “the most significant malware outbreak in three years”. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14017/In-pursuit-of-the-perfect-plant-SAPs-manufacturing-guide-.aspxIn Pursuit of the Perfect Plant is the title of a new book, published by Evolved Technologists Press and launched by SAP and co-authors OSIsoft and KurMeta at this week’s Sapphire user event. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14018/Infor-takes-Boeing-Performance-Excellence-award-reveals-performance-management-upgrade-.aspxAcquisitive extended ERP software developer Infor has received the 2007 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14016/SAP-sees-surge-of-SME-manufacturers-taking-new-systems.aspxManufacturing business software giant SAP says that adoption of its systems is growing among SMEs (small to mid-size businesses and midsize companies), especially in rising economies, such as Brazil, China, India and Russia. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13994/Dyrup-selects-IFS-Applications-to-streamline-business-processes.aspxDKK 1.7 billion Danish paint and wood care products supplier Dyrup says it expects to improve profitability while also standardising key business processes when it goes live with IFS Applications ERP system. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13991/Most-prevalent-Internet-viruses-are-infecting-around-5-of-PCs-.aspxLast month’s most prevalent web threats, according to McAfee Avert Labs, were VBS/Psyme, Adware-ZangoSA and Expolit-ByteVerify, which, it says, infected about 5% of PCs. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13996/SAP-and-RIM-usher-in-a-new-era-for-enterprise-mobility.aspxERP giant SAP and mobile connectivity firm Research In Motion say they’re going to change the way people in business work, by bringing in a new era in enterprise mobility. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/14042/Microsoft-withdraws-proposal-to-acquire-Yahoo.aspxOver the weekend Microsoft announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Yahoo!. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13974/Coventry-University-automotive-centre-now-biggest-Autodesk-Alias-Studio-user-in-UK-.aspxCoventry University says it is extending its association with Autodesk and installing Autodesk Alias Studio in its new Centre of Excellence in Product and Automotive Design (CEPAD). Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13973/OEE-system-puts-health-into-Hovis-production-.aspxPremier Foods’ Hovis bread production division says that implementing an Idhammar OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) management system reduced its annual gas spend by 7%, equating to £400,000. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13976/Production-blasts-off-big-time-at-Surrey-Satellite-Technology-.aspxIndependent spacecraft manufacturer, Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL), recently sold by it’s university parent to European space giant, EADS Astrium, says that implementing integrated ERP streamlined production and stock control, delivering lead time reductions of 25%. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13977/Siemens-PLM-says-synchronous-technology-set-to-speed-complex-modelling-100-fold-.aspxIn what’s said to be a breakthrough software release, the industry’s first history-free, feature-based modelling technology is claimed to enable a potential 100-fold improvement in design time. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13957/Configurator-to-weigh-in-for-Ishida-configure-to-order-production-.aspxTurnkey weighing and packing line plant manufacturer Ishida Europe says it has chosen Cincom’s sales configurator software to improve its quote and proposal processes for configure-to-order products. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13958/Crown-Computing-acquires-Pasfield-Curran-Associates-for-work-life-balance-.aspxWork-life balance consultancy Pasfield Curran Associates has been bought by time and attendance systems specialist Crown Computing. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13956/UK-manufacturers-turn-to-system-improvements-focused-on-better-business-.aspxMore than half of UK manufacturers have abandoned the ‘rip and replace’ approach to system buying, according to research published by business infrastructure software Software AG. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13914/Mexican-pharmaceuticals-manufacturer-prescribes-Epicor-ERP-system-.aspxMexican pharmaceuticals manufacturer Tecnofarma says it expects to streamline business process management and improve operational controls when it goes live with an Epicor ERP system. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13915/Whole-new-image-for-plastics-manufacturer-.aspxPlastics manufacturer Hubron says it has improved efficiency, tightened quality control and is now saving £25,000 per year since implementing a document management and imaging system. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13913/IBM-starts-delivering-security-as-a-service-to-SMEs-.aspxIBM says it has introduced several new IT security services to help mid-sized manufacturers better manage system risk and deal with alarming rise in organised crime attacks on SMEs. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/13912/Web-20-revolution-has-not-yet-hit-manufacturing-recruiters-.aspxRecruiters are not taking advantage of Web 2.0 technology, according to a report by Cranfield School of Management. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT