Enterprise Information System

ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Discussion
1. There are various capabilities which are offered by the SIMATIC IT Preactor Aps
software which are as follows:
 As stated by Amani and Fadlalla (2016) the order inquiry functionality of the
software has been improved for taking into account the materials availability and if
required to produce subassembly and purchase orders which enables the system to
provide a more accurate CTP date for inquiry. The system can currently store
information regarding parts produced and materials purchased, thus enabling the
functionality for calculating accurate production times for subassemblies and take
into account lead time and reorder quantities for purchased items.
 The built in logic can be extended and altered in case of the software which allows
the use of alternative logic when creating the required orders to meet the demands
from the inquiry.
 The software brings a new approach to combine with third party systems for
improved maintainability and ease of use.
 Third party data can be elaborated with extra information in the software.
 The software includes the ability to use open data protocol sources as a provider
which can be used for both conventional import and external data mapping.
 As stated by Kharuddin, Soon-Yau Foong, and Senik (2015) The software has also
the capability of encrypting sensitive data held in the software database.
 The software also includes the latest version of Microsoft Report Viewer software in
the sequencer window which allows the creation and viewing of reports built using
Microsoft Report Builder 3.
 As opined by Dmaithan, Masa'deh and Tarhini (2016) thesoftware offers offers
various functional enhancements which are targeted at the software standard and the
software user which include the capability of modelling overall resource efficiency,
the inclusion of priorities in the trace chart window and SIMATIC the weighting rule
and the extension of material control functionality in the software professionals for
allowing linkage to many operations with the same operation number and different
names.
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 It offers the users with a host of new integration possibilities due to the changes in the
underlying way that calendar information is held in the software.
 It provides the user with powerful new visualization tool.
 It improves modelling of additional constraint groups.
 It improves integration with SIMATIC IT Unified Architecture Discrete
Manufacturing.
There are plenty of success stories of companies who have used the SIMATIC IT Preactor APS
software in their business operations. One such company who have enjoyed various benefits in
their business by using the SIMATIC IT Preactor APS software is Elmwood Reclaimed Timber.
Elmwood Reclaimed Timber is based in Kansas City in Missouri which manufactures and
markets the highest quality reclaimed wood products which adhere to standards by embracing
the company’s deep respect for the environment.
The business challenges which were faced by the company included:
 As stated by Ramli and Widayat (2017) improving on-time delivery for enhancing
customer experiences.
 Eliminating manual scheduling and firefighting as a result of short term visibilities.
 Overcoming scheduling limitations which are offered by the ERP systems of the
company.
The implementation of SIMATIC IT Preactor APS software benefitted the company in various
ways which are as follows:
 As stated by Elkhani, Soltani and Mohammad (2014) in 2016, as a result of the impact of
software on the systems of the company, led to the increase in sales of the products of the
company by 10% and also resulted in improvement of profitability of the company
through accurate visibility and effective resource utilization.
 The implementation of the software enabled the company to expand their capacity and
automation.
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