VISIBILITY.net is one of the first enterprise business applications to be written from the onset entirely using the Microsoft.NET framework and web services architecture. This provides complex manufacturers with a distinct set of advantages when it comes to deploying the application. IT administration benefits include “client-side” PC configuration issues, and fast, reliable deployment of upgrade patches.

Complex manufacturers have more than fifty percent of their business in international markets. The need to access the dynamic communication interface has never been stronger according. Strategic advantages across the entire enterprise must include Operations Management, Technology, Business Performance Management, Collaboration, Material & Production Planning, Financial Management, Customer Relationship Management and Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management.

According to Stephen Carson, executive vice-president with Visibility Corporation, “Rules-based generation of product structures, costs and pricing must be delivered in a flexible, guided interface through the use of embedded workflow. The embedded workflow allows for integration with quoting, order entry and engineering delivering efficient data entry and reliable generation of configure-to-order items.”

Manufacturing Journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiles in the current issue of Cadalyst the fact that, “Today’s enterprise technologies pair with CAD so manufacturers can compete effectively in the world of engineered-to-order.” The complete article can be read at http://manufacturing.cadalyst.com/manufacturing/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=373711.

VISIBILITY.net has a highly functional user interface, providing complex manufacturers with a multi-document interface (multiple windows) in a single browser session. Visibility has extended the standard Microsoft ASP.NET development environment to provide a highly intuitive, interactive user experience that would not normally be possible with an Internet application. All of this is achieved with zero client interface. VISIBILITY.net does not download any software onto a client PC in order to operate. Any client PC with Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2a or later is capable of operating VISIBILITY.net. (Visibility recommends the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later.)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for the Complex Manufacturing sector, non-repetitive manufacturing, has been less than effective in accomplishing these strategic advantages until VISIBILITY.net. Business integration, comprehensive functionality, collaborative capabilities, global features and compliance based controls enable effective decision making, increased organizational productivity, and a system infrastructure optimized for profitable business growth.

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility’s Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

A flow or process may have been documented outside of an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, where there is no formal way to ensure compliance. In the past, paper documents and unmanaged email have provided the best solutions, but with no controls to ensure visibility and compliance, the value was limited. According to Stephen Carson, Executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, “The .net workflow system enforces the process. This allows companies to improve and standardize daily functions across the company without burdensome manual administration. This provides employees visibility into the status of “in-process” tasks, making it easier for them to execute their tasks effectively.”

According to the manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, in the September issue of Advanced Manufacturing, “Many difficulties in business process management relate to “off-system” manual tasks, such as notification, investigation, authorization, and follow up. The ability to automate business process through the use of workflow templates make it easier to control and administer stated processes through the necessary steps. “

In “make-to-stock” environment, business processes can remain stable and unchanged for many years, or until a new product line is developed. In a “to-order” environment business processes are significantly influenced by the nature of the order or contract being executed. Not only can each order or contract involve different type of process, but the value of contracts can have a significant influence.

Automating business processes streamlines business operations thus minimizing overhead costs and forcing disciplines based on best practices. Together this helps preserve the integrity of the business data and ensures the users of the ERP system adhere to the process that are set by the business. Process compliance assures the best value for the business efforts, helps to contain costs and maintain the value of corporate data. Carson notes, “Process flow mapping and tracking of business events guarantees that employees are automatically notified when important events occur, or when a transaction requires input. This ensures that cycle times of critical and complex business process are optimized.”

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility’s Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler’s full feature article can be read at:

www.trcutlerinc.com/Insideindustry_AMSep06.pdf

According to manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, in a recent issue of Tooling & Production, “In the past, engineered solutions required lengthy bid generation process before the fabricator or tooling manufacturer could deliver a strong response to a proposal request. Interaction between engineering and manufacturing was hindered based on the lack of system tools and lack of integration between CAD and ERP systems; this all impacted speed to customer response and generated internal disconnects between engineering and manufacturing. When project-based tooling manufacturers are not configuring from a preset mix of common components, the need for a collaborative environment becomes extremely important to design to the customers specifications.”

The complete article may be viewed at http://trcutlerinc.com/tp_122006.pdf.

Cutler added, “Given the regulatory environment in which manufacturers currently operate, these engineering cost-savings facilitate compliance with company, legislative, industry, quality, and design requirements.”

According to Stephen Carson, executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, “Rule-based generation of product structures, costs, and pricing, must be delivered in a flexible guided interface through the use of embedded workflow. The embedded workflow allows for integrations with quoting, order entry, and engineering delivering efficient data entry and reliable generation of configured-to-order items.”

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility’s Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server™ or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

According to Stephen Carson, executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, “Visibility Corporation will provide TSS Technologies with a consultant to review the multi-entity functionality within the Visibility ERP application. In addition a project plan will be developed which will identify the tasks and timing associated with moving to a multi-entity environment.”

TSS Technologies is a national leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of components and assemblies. With a history rooted in the proud Midwestern machining tradition, TSS has evolved into an agile, skilled resource for nationally recognized companies in diverse industries.

Working with such industry giants as Procter & Gamble, General Electric, Siemens and Honeywell, TSS provides a full range of services with specialized experience in aerospace, automotive, medical systems, packaging and aviation power & marine.

Whether fabricating individual parts, meeting the rigorous standards of Defense contracts, designing and building innovative packaging solutions or implementing a reliable “just in time” inventory system, TSS is fully equipped to help clients succeed.

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility’s Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server™ or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

According to Stephen Carson, executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, “Asyst plans to use Gelco as an employee expense submittal, approval, and payment system. The customization offered defines a 1-way pump from Gelco to VISIBILITY Version 6.39 General Ledger.”

Asyst Technologies, Inc., founded in 1984, provides automation solutions optimized for the needs of global customers in the semiconductor, flat panel display, and related industries. As the most experienced fab automation company, the company is dedicated to helping customers gain a competitive advantage through the intelligent application of wide range of productivity and yield-boosting technologies. Asyst solutions are used in every 300mm wafer fabrication facility in the world and in the vast majority of 200mm facilities that use the standard mechanical interface (SMIF) manufacturing protocol. The world’s top 20 chipmakers and top 20 equipment companies all use Asyst products.

Asyst solutions provide protection, swift transport, high-performance handling, and efficient management of wafers throughout the chip manufacturing process. The company is recognized as the pioneer and market leader in atmospheric equipment front-end solutions that provide a clean, high-performance interface between chip making equipment and the factory environment. Asyst is a leading provider of automated material handling systems (AMHS) that store and transport wafers through the hundreds of manufacturing steps involved in the fabrication of today’s advanced chips.

Asyst’s global supply chain strategy includes outsourcing most of its manufacturing operations to Solectron Corporation, the only two-time winner of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This assures world-class quality, delivery and reliability, allowing Asyst to focus on its core competency of developing innovative automation technology that enhances customers’ productivity. Asyst Technologies became a publicly traded company in 1993. Its common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol: ASYT. The company is well-served through the use of VISIBILITY ERP software.

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility’s Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server™ or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

According to manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, in a recent issue of Design Product News, “ETO automation systems have a direct impact on product design, he adds, because factors that include:

* Configuration of a 3D product model for use by the customer and/or sales engineer

* Automated engineering analyses based on the 3D product model and the product’s intended usage environment

* Creation of detailed drawings down to the piece-part level for internal engineering and manufacturing use

* Generation of BOM, price quote, work orders, and other documents

* Automated NC tool path generation

* Data management/archiving of various product configurations

* Secure, web-based access to product configurations with customer access restricted to only their own designs

Cutler concludes, “Knowledge-capture and reuse software for ETO manufacturers … allows manufacturers to respond to customer-specific orders more rapidly, accurately and efficiently.”

The complete article may be viewed at http://ads.clbmedia.ca/newsatwork/content/DPN/2007_077_DPN_March_2007/DPN_March_2007.html.

According to Stephen Carson, executive vice-president of Visibility Corporation, “ETO impacts the changing role of engineering in product design including, numerous possible product and design permutations, shifting customer specification, lengthy product design and approval process and engineering design release schedule synchronized with production.”

Visibility Corporation (www.visibility.com) is a leading developer and supplier of business software solutions designed for the unique needs of project-based, engineer-to-order and to-order manufacturers. Visibility’s Enterprise Application solutions help midsize manufacturers of complex products operate their businesses effectively. Visibility has an extensive customer base throughout North America and Europe and has the strongest representation of ERP among complex manufacturers.

VISIBILITY.net is an integrated ERP solution and more. Offering unparalleled functionality and integrated workflow, this browser-based solution cost effectively delivers the power of .NET-based Web services for use with either a Microsoft SQL Server™ or Oracle® database. Conducting business any place, any time, any where is a reality, deployable with unprecedented flexibility.

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Big Executive Shakeup and Shakeout at SAP Published: February 15, 2010 by Timothy Prickett Morgan Heads were rolling and chairs were moving at German application software giant SAP last week. The changes were implemented in the wake of the global economic meltdown, difficulties in getting a SaaS product called Business ByDesign to market, and an uproar in the SAP customer base as the company was getting set to jack up maintenance prices.

For more on business intelligence, see Intelligent Enterprise . As SAP put the finishing touches on its C-suite reorganization Thursday, representatives from the customer, analyst, and venture capital communities questioned the company’s plans and prospects. On the executive front, SAP promoted two executives and accepted the resignation of executive board member John Schwarz, who joined the company through the acquisition of BusinessObjects