Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 01:56:07 GMT Server: Stronghold/1.3.4 Ben-SSL/1.3 Apache/1.1.3 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 4962 Last-modified: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 13:32:36 GMT Autocam - Information Systems



Information Systems

Autocam invests in the latest information technology and develops systems to provide an accurate business barometer. With these tools, our teams enhance customer and supplier relationships, promote continuous improvement activity, evaluate new machine technology and monitor key business indicators.

Our people understand the importance of managing appropriate inventory levels. With the aid of bar coding and electronic data interchange technologies (EDI), Autocam associates track lead times and coordinate production schedules. Autocam simplifies the inventory control process improving our flexibility to meet commitments for timely delivery.

Autocam uses Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology to monitor all critical part characteristics. To aid our data collection activity, we installed over 80 computer workstations on the manufacturing floor. These workstations are directly connected to various gages, providing immediate feedback.

Enterprise Resource Planning System
MFGPRO Manufacturing System - Autocam's MFG/PRO system from QAD,Inc., provides features needed to meet the specific requirements of our customers. By integrating the entire supply chain, MFG/PRO enables Autocam to manage both internal and external suppliers. The result is better customer service, on-time delivery, and improved cost control. MFG/PRO dramatically increases the ability to respond to our customers' needs. Through MFG/PRO's distribution and manufacturing control features, Autocam manages suppliers and coordinates the shipment and delivery of materials. Autocam also utilizes release management and electronic data interchange (EDI) to streamline demand management and provide real-time communication throughout the supply chain.

Electronic Data Interchange
Total EDI - EDI provides a single package to communicate industry standard planning and shipping schedules, invoices, purchase orders, advanced shipping notifications, and text messages. Autocam uses this technology to coordinate production schedules with customer requirements.

Statistical Process Control
Xstat - Approximately 80 SPC workstations are in operation on the manufacturing floor. These workstations are directly connected to various gages to track variation in the manufacturing process. Xstat software allows operators to view X bar and R charts to identify variation in order to improve the manufacturing process.

Electronic Mail
Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Outlook - These pieces of software work together to allow the Autocam employees to communicate via email, fax and through the internet to improve communications with customers. This allows the exchange of CAD prints, spreadsheets and other file type information.

CAD/CAM
Autocad R14 - The software from Autodesk, Inc. provides Autocam with a new generation of technology enabling design-through-manufacturing process change. This unique design software includes application-specific products which address the complete spectrum of product-development activities. Autocam can develop products and their manufacturing processes concurrently -- and easily evaluate multiple design alternatives.


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4070 East Paris Avenue
Kentwood MI, 49512 USA
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