Released on = April 25, 2006, 11:51 am

Press Release Author = Rebecca Gill

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Plant Floor Issues for Food Manufacturers Addressed by TGI's
Enterprise 21

Press Release Body = Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled the
significant ERP variables for Food Manufacturers at Automation.com
(www.automation.com). According to Cutler's article, the plant floor automation
issues unique to the food manufacturing sector are significant. According to Rebecca
Gill, vice-president of Toledo-based Technology Group International (TGI) makers of
Enterprise 21 Food ERP, the plant floor automation issues to verify include the
following:
. Online tracking of engineering change orders with electronic routings for approvals.
. System generated BOM\'s and routings for configured products.
. System generated production schedules from MRP module.
. Automatic yielding for finished goods and BOM components/ingredients.
. Where used and mass replace capabilities.
. System generated work orders for make to order environments.
. Fully attributed inventory from order entry through production and shipping.
. Online order promising by exploding the multi-level BOM, reviewing BOM stocking
levels, and production space.
. Online messaging for production managers on plant floor exceptions.
. Integrated dashboards for management\'s KPI\'s.
According to Cutler's article, "Finding an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system
which addresses the idiosyncratic nature of food manufacturing is not easily
accomplished. Despite claims, promises, and elements for success, few ERP vendors
are comprehensive in providing the full spectrum of needed functionality. "
About Technology Group International, Ltd.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Technology Group International is
a proven technology leader delivering Tier 1 application software functionality at a
price performance level that can be readily accepted by organizations of all sizes.
Specializing in software solutions for small and mid-market manufacturing and
distribution companies, TGI's integrated Enterprise Series software suite is a
complete business process management solution. The product offering includes
Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Supply
Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), Advanced Planning and
Scheduling (APS), Decision Support System (DSS), Business Intelligence (BI),
Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and eCommerce. TGI implements, maintains,
enhances, and supports its packaged distribution and manufacturing software
solutions directly and via its channel partners.


Web Site = http://www.tgiltd.com

Contact Details = Technology Group International
www.tgiltd.com
Rebecca Gill
rgill@tgiltd.com
800-837-0028