Intelligent Manufacturing € February € 1997 € Vol. 3 € No. 2

Products

Scout
Scout is a collection of Internet visualization tools designed for remotely viewing live process graphics and industrial automation data using an Internet/Intranet connection. These Windows 95/Windows NT-based client/server tools allow industrial users to view process graphics and industrial automation data from any remote data source - such as Wonderware InTouch supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications - for the monitoring of discrete manufacturing and continuous process operations.

Wonderware Corp.
100 Technology Drive
Irvine, CA 92718
(714) 727-3200

http://www.wonderware.com

AutoSched
AutoSched, a simulation-based finite capacity planning and scheduling tool, now runs on Windows 95 platforms. AutoSched is designed to schedule all of the constraints in a factory, such as shift schedules, multi-dimensional task selection rules, batching, preventative maintenance, machine efficiency, and operator skill classes. The goal is to increase throughput, reduce in-process inventory, and increase equipment and personnel utilization.

AutoSimulations Inc.
655 Medical Drive
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 298-1398

http://www.autosim.com

Collaborative Web Applets
Manugistics has introduced a family of Internet-based supply chain management solutions that will enable companies to use the World Wide Web to manage their supply chains and related business processes. Collaborative Web Applets allow Manugistics users to securely collaborate within their enterprise as well as with partners outside of their enterprise. Users within the enterprise will be able to extract information about demand, production or transportation within a familiar Web-based environment, and act on the information through consistent, intuitive interfaces. Using Web-enabled technology that provides for rapid transfer of data and software across the Internet, Supply Chain Broadcasts will deliver updated, personalized supply chain metrics directly to a user's desktop. Supply Chain Servers provide a way for organizations to deliver value-added services such as continuous replenishment and transportation management to companies or trading communities.

Manugistics Inc.
2115 East Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 984-5000

http://www.manugistics.com

BPCS Client/Server Configurator
The Configuration Management System of the BPCS Client/Server is an analytic engine that extends the capability of BPCS Client/Server to meet planning and production requirements for the manufacturing industry, particularly machinery, electronics, furniture, and consumer goods. The Configuration Management System includes a new multi-level configuration and production management capability, enhanced option-based pricing, automatic shop order generation and fast path prompt flexibility for order entry. This rules-based system enables manufacturers to define the production variables based on particular product orders in real-time. It also provides option-based pricing from structured options, family items and calculated variables to arrive at the price of a configured end item.

System Software Associates Inc.
500 West Madison # 3200
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 641-2900

http://www.ssax.com