Warehouse and Shop Floor Automation
ICG is constantly creating new products to update and improve Fourth Shift ERP. ICG and Infor always work to keep Fourth Shift relevant and ensure our customers maximize its potential. ICG’s ERP Extension Products address any gaps or features that Fourth Shift and other ERPs might lack. Your ERP is your one source of truth, but as with all software there is room for improvement, and ICG’s ERP Extensions provide just that. Over the next several blogs we will provide you a glimpse of some of ICG's ERP Extensions that ensure Fourth Shift remains relevant in the 21st Century. Today we are diving into the world of Warehouse Automation and Bar Code and Data Collection with ICG’s MFGStream Platform.
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Warehouse automation involves the automated management of inventory movement within a warehouse, including entry, internal transfers, and outgoing processes, while reducing human interaction. To make this process more modern, ICG and Keith Vincent (founder and creator of Visibar) combined forces to provide a solution that serves the Fourth Shift community. MFGStream is a versatile ERP-agnostic platform, offering seamless integration and robust customization options to automate and tailor your manufacturing or distribution operations to your needs. It is the middle layer that allows data to move seamlessly between sources. This platform merges workflow, process, and transaction automation seamlessly with a swift, user-friendly mobile interface. Preserve your current investment and modernize your shop floor all in one step. |
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Customer Success with MFGStream
In a recent blog post, we discussed how ICG worked with a manufacturing company that was having issues with inventory management that resulted in production delays and inaccurate inventory. ICG utilized MFGStream in their solutioning to streamline processes and implement accurate inventory tracking, resulting in smoother production operations and a greater return on investment for our client. This scenario shows how a single process change can help your business flourish with minimal cost and interruptions to your production. MFGStream has an extensive list of innovative features that render it an obvious choice for streamlined data collection, including:
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Provides stability and speed—multi-threaded and 500% faster than Visibar |
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Utilize the power of the mobile devices on the floor. You can capture images, link and look up procedures or production documents, spawn other applications, and more |
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Guaranteed improved visibility for production, warehouse, and supply chain |
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One scan or touch automates hundreds of transactions with one scan. For example: create, move, and track pallets/trucks of material throughout your facilities and locations and then explode and receive the material with just one scan |
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Customizable process and workflow automation |
ICG is confident that MFGStream is the solution to modernizing Fourth Shift! The robust features and seamless integration not only enhance the performance of Fourth Shift but also provide businesses with a holistic solution for streamlining operations, optimizing productivity, and maximizing efficiency. By leveraging the strengths of MFGStream, businesses can address their unique needs and ensure a smoother and more efficient workflow. ICG stands out as the right solution partner for your Fourth Shift ERP needs, offering unparalleled value and performance to businesses seeking to Modernize Fourth Shift.
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Fourth Shift ERP Quick Tip: Know your CUID Shipping Restrictions. Partial Shipment indicator is used by the Automated Shipping feature, not manual SHIP, but can be used by Workplace, MFGStream, and Visibar. Over Shipment can be blocked, confirmed, or warned.
