Applications+in+manufacturing+industries

=__Applications in manufacturing industries__=


 * DEFINITION:** Software used to automate the processes in the manufacturing of a product.

Manufacturers are faced with increased global competition, more informed customers, increasingly complex supply chains and the pressure of being first-to-market with the most innovative products. To maintain a globally competitive posture, Manufacturers should quicken their pace with technology, innovation systems and supply chain management.

ICT can be used in the manufacturing industry for many things. One of them is for order entries. Systems can be used to accept and process orders that are recieved by customers. Well set up systems can also calculate the quantity and cost of each order needed and process a report if there are any shortages of materials in stock. The system can also detect the progress of the order so that customers queries can be anwsered. Project management softwares help with management. It provides necessary information that is needed to keep projects within bugdets and on time. Reports can be produced on projected costs and it informs managers wether the project is on time or behind schedule and by how many many days.