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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Lean MES Software Enables Manufacturing Optimization and Supply Chain Operation ...

Lean MES Software Enables Manufacturing Optimization and Supply Chain Operation: HighJump Software Empowers Customers to Bring Manufacturing ...

HighJump introduces new software product that synthesizes manufacturing optimization with supply chain management ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... This capability is in keeping with lean manufacturing and inventory management initiatives critical to the ongoing success of many businesses today. ...

... HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that it has entered the manufacturing execution solution (MES) market with the release of its Manufacturing Advantage solution. This new offering differentiates HighJump from other SCE and MES solution vendors by helping customers combine optimization efforts for manufacturing and related supply chain operations in a single suite. This helps create a truly seamless flow of accurate, real-time demand and supply information throughout the supply chain from source to consumption. This product represents a natural extension of HighJump's roots in automated data collection, an area in which the company has continually developed its expertise for more than 21 years. Manufacturing Advantage can be implemented on either a stand-alone basis or alongside other HighJump solutions to increase levels of on-time and complete shipments, helping to ensure rapid return on investment. ...


HighJump Software, a 3M company, is the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions that streamline manufacturing and distribution from the point of source through consumption. HighJump's tightly integrated solutions empower operational excellence in the warehouse and optimize the flow of inventory throughout the supply chain by facilitating collaboration with customers, suppliers and trading partners. These comprehensive solutions combine robust, standard functionality; a best practices-based implementation methodology; and a uniquely adaptable architecture that facilitates fast, cost-effective system modifications. The result: the industry's lowest total cost of ownership for more than 700 satisfied customers worldwide. As an independent subsidiary in the 3M family of companies, HighJump leads the SCE software industry in financial strength and delivers on an unmatched commitment to innovation and quality. HighJump leverages these advantages to continually expand its solution footprint and empower operational excellence for domestic and multinational customers.