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/23078/Hadley-Group-improves-performance-management-on-Infor-PLM-software--.aspxCold rolled steel manufacturer Hadley Group says it has extended its investment in Infor software to improve the agility of its budgeting and forecasting, initially in the UK and Germany. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/23083/TOMRA-beefs-up-supply-chain-agility-with-IFS-Applications.aspxRecycling systems manufacturer TOMRA Systems has selected IFS Applications for its agile supply chain project in a contract worth SKr 20 million. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22879/200-manufacturers-jump-on-Infors-Flex-upgrade-programme-.aspxSome 200 mid-market manufacturers have now signed up for Infor's Flex programme, launched last year to encourage users to upgrade or exchange existing Infor systems to software that can take advantage of Infor Open SOA. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22848/Micro-Apps-expand-business-value-of-SAP-solutions-at-Archean-Group.aspxBetter customer service and newly optimised business processes are being reported by Indian conglomerate Archean Group, following the development of a micro-app by SEAL Consulting. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22824/3Ms-global-SAP-Business-Suite-rollout-begins-.aspx3m says it is rolling out SAP Business Suite 7 ERP software, phasing out some of its legacy systems worldwide and helping to unify its global business processes. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22768/IFS-aims-for-service-organisations-with-Microsoft-Bing-Maps-integration-.aspxFollowing an agreement with Microsoft, IFS has introduced IFS Virtual Map, a planning system for service organisations within manufacturers. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22767/Windows-crash-vulnerability-could-catch-millions-of-PCs-and-servers-.aspxStand by for a new wave of denial of service attacks, thanks to a 10-year old operating system flaw, thought to be one of the biggest security vulnerabilities in the Windows OS for many years. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22718/Lotus-Racing-chooses-eBECS-to-manage-2010-F1-season-.aspxLotus Racing says it has gone for eBECS to deliver a flexible software solution to help keep it ahead of the game. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22720/Oil--gas-contractor-Semco-Maritime-selects-IFS-Applications.aspxDanish oil and gas contractor Semco Maritime says it has selected IFS Applications to improve its project operations globally.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22722/Lawson-claims-most-comprehensive-M3-boosts-industry-offerings-.aspxLawson's new M3 ERP system, now at v3.10.1, is its "most significant launch" for the product to date, with more than 100 enhancements, including more than 600 detailed functional changes, says the company. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22721/Next-gen-hybrid-web-security-analysis-launched-by-Fortify-and-HP-.aspxFortify Software today debuted its next generation hybrid security analysis technology for testing web applications. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22698/Ross-ERP-to-transform-La-Rousse-Foods-operations.aspxLa Rousse Foods has revealed that it has signed software services firm Aspera Solutions to deliver £200,000 worth of Ross (CDC) ERP software, which the company believes will pay for itself within three years. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22575/Pasta-Concepts-to-reduce-overheads-by-20-with-Access-ERP-solution.aspxFrozen pasta products manufacturer Pasta Concepts says it is on track to reduce overheads by 20%, following th implementation of an Access Supply Chain ERP solution. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22577/Preactor-to-open-up-with-APS-in-Spain-and-Portugal.aspxPreactor International believes 2010 will be a year of recovery and opportunity for the Iberian region, so is expanding in southern Europe and opening offices in Spain and Portugal.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22554/Petrochemical-dyes-manufacturer-migrates-to-Epicor-.aspxGlobal fuels and lubricants marking firm John Hogg says it has selected Epicor 9 next-generation ERP software to upgrade from its long-serving DOS-based custom system. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22495/APS-takes-root-in-Europe-as-Preactor-sees-order-soar-.aspxAs Preactor Europe, the continental arm of advanced planning and scheduling systems specialist Preactor in the UK, celebrates two years since its foundation, the company has announced a surge in sales.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22493/Pringles-packaging-tastes-the-difference-of-PLM-software-.aspxConsumer goods giant Procter & Gamble says it has extended the scope of its Dassault V6 PLM (product lifecycle management) software implementation to incorporate global packaging and artwork initiatives – including for its massively successful Pringles. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22501/Open-source-web-address-security-sets-pace-for-business-.aspxThe new web address security system, developed by the OpenDNSSEC project, has been welcomed by the organisers of 360°IT (the IT infrastructure event) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22423/And-the-top-five-cloud-computing-applications-for-2010-are-.aspxCollaboration applications, web applications and serving, cloud backup, business applications and personal productivity applications are the top five destined for cloud coverage this year. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22424/SAPs-Hasso-Plattner-steps-back-up-as-Lo-Apotheker-departs.aspxIn the wake of the departure of the charismatic SAP CEO Léo Apotheker, and SAP's decision to "return to [its] co-ceo structure with Bill McDermott and Jim Hagemann Snabe", the ERP giant has announced new templates for manufacturing execution systems (MES). Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22393/CG-Electrodes-sparks-better-lean-manufacturing-with-ERP-and-APS-.aspxGraphite electrodes manufacturer CG Electrodes reckons it will reduce inventory, increase productivity and improve customer service when it goes live with its Infor ERP SyteLine system. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22394/Gartner-identifies-seven-major-guidelines-to-BPM-project-success-.aspxThere are seven non-technology factors that manufacturers and others need to watch if they want to succeed with business process management (BPM) systems. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22375/Fogarty-warms-up-manufacturing-supply-chain-with-Microsoft-and-Ebecs-.aspxFogarty says it expects to dramatically improve the efficiency of its internal processes and support its long term growth plans, when it goes live with a Microsoft Dynamics AX solution from Ebecs. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22377/US-Army-selects-IFS-for-manufacturing-and-maintenance-systems-.aspxThe US Army has selected IFS Applications as the manufacturing and maintenance software for its Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) at all of the army's arsenals, depots and ammunition plants. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mcsolutions.co.uk/article/22381/Delcam-launches-integrated-CAM-for-SolidWorks-CAD.aspxFinally it's here: Delcam maching software integrated with SolidWorks, including the former's technology for drilling and two- to five-axis milling. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT