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Paradigm: Specialized ERP for PCB manufacturers
The Cimnet Systems Paradigm® enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution delivers capabilities specifically designed to help printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers improve product quality and process efficiency for all processes from order-to-cash.
Paradigm ERP has specialized functionality to make manufacturing PCB’s efficient for even the most complex product requirements and the most complex production environments. Unlike generic ERP solutions, Paradigm ERP includes features to address unique PCB production requirements for properly handling the manufacturing panel, even panels that are split into two or three sub panels, and for shipping arrays.
Paradigm works seamlessly with Cimnet Systems pre-production software for quoting, panelizing, and engineering. Work order planning starts from sales orders, forecasts, minimum stock levels, as well as RMA, rejects and re-works, to create multi-level production and tooling work orders based on optimal lot sizes. Work order planning, scheduling and MRP take complex structures into account, including sub-assemblies with multiple levels
Paradigm ERP also provides capabilities to support efficiency in non-production management processes like finished goods inventory, plant maintenance and multi-national financial management such as VAT and localization for Asian operations.
Paradigm ERP is a scalable solution capable of handling small PCB manufacturers to large, multinational companies in the aerospace, defense, computer, medical, automotive, and instrumentation industries. The solution helps all PCB companies manage complex production requirements, meet aggressive delivery times and cost structures, and improve how they use production assets, people and other resources.
Materials Management |
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Paradigm ERP helps PCB manufacturers maintain tight control over their complex materials and supply requirements, and finished goods in a just-in-time business model. The solution features functionality for managing multiple warehouses, consignment stock, suspect materials, minimum/maximum stock alerts, batch or serial number control, physical counts, supplier performance and purchasing. |
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Manufacturing |
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Paradigm ERP efficiently manages PCB production processes where all but the simplest sub assembly can have 50 or more manufacturing steps that address numerous variations for types, finishes, materials and other considerations. Using pre-production information for quoting, engineering, and panelizing, Paradigm ERP delivers extensive manufacturing and work order management functionality.
Planning and scheduling functionality includes capacity requirements planning, plan-by-schedule, release management, work order splitting, customizable travelers, and sub-contract management, Also, the system manages multi-functional production resources such as similar machines doing the same complex drilling process. Production management includes bar coding, real time shop-floor monitoring, work-in-process physical counts, and online access to drawings and specifications.
Quality capabilities include array “x-out” management, date code management, and production review board, To minimize the adverse impact of rejects and defects, the solution has capabilities to respond to problems quickly with remake and rework instructions. |
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Statistical Process Control |
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Paradigm ERP delivers statistical process control (SPC) capabilities to help PCB manufacturers constantly monitor production, maintain tight control of product quality, and ensure that corrective actions are taken before costly scrap production occurs. Specific capabilities include reject/defect, Pareto analysis, discrete parameter time-dependent capture, charting and part number management. |
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Real-Time Notifications |
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Paradigm ERP features an optional Systems Alert Module (SAM) that gives systems users and decision makers real-time notifications on mobile devices or PC’sfor more than 50 critical production and non-production events. Paradigm SAM sends a direct message to the appropriate user based on triggers like the arrival of materials, production rejects, inspection requirements, and entry of a new sales order. |
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Finished Goods Management |
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Paradigm ERP includes functionality for managing finished goods in a PCB environment. Specific capabilities include consignment, Kanban, just-in-time to customer, and shipping management. |
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Cost Accounting |
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Paradigm ERP features capabilities for several types of activity-based costing to meet the complex requirements of PCB companies. The solution includes specific capabilities for standard cost, part cost, rework cost, work order cost, general ledger integration, general ledger analysis, and advanced rules-based costing. |
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Financial Management |
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To help PCB manufacturers address their finance and accounting requirements, Paradigm ERP includes functionality for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions, and the production of balance sheets, bank reconciliations, income statements and other reports. |
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Plant Maintenance |
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To help PCB manufacturers effectively management their infrastructure assets, Paradigm ERP features functionality for scheduled maintenance, maintenance travelers, on-demand maintenance, and plant-related materials requirements planning. |
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Systems Management |
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The solution delivers systems management functionality designed specifically for PCB companies. Included are capabilities for managing groups of users, permissions, security, and compliance. Paradigm ERP can address the demanding systems management and work flow requirements for large, multi-site, and multi-national PCB manufacturers. |
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