Computerized materials control for job shop wire mills

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A specific system designed for DurableWire Inc., programmed on an IBM System 34 computer, and operational for over two years is described. The need for a computer system is addressed in general, along with this specific system’s functional requirements. The system is studied element by element, in terms of what is required to set-up the data files, maintain the data and what outputs are provided. System functions include; order entry, material planning, inventory control, shop floor control, shipment, invoicing, cost/sales analysis.

Description

A specific system designed for DurableWire Inc., programmed on an IBM System 34 computer, and operational for over two years is described. The need for a computer system is addressed in general, along with this specific system’s functional requirements. The system is studied element by element, in terms of what is required to set-up the data files, maintain the data and what outputs are provided. System functions include; order entry, material planning, inventory control, shop floor control, shipment, invoicing, cost/sales analysis.

Additional information

Author(s)

Hoyt, J.Industrial Management Services Inc.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal International16(10): 76-81 1983, Paper presented at WAI Pan American Regional Meeting, Indianapolis, IN USA

Year

1983