CLEVELAND, May 7, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Manuvis Corporation, a leader in innovative, event-driven, real-time enterprise manufacturing intelligence application software, announced a SaaS model for their award winning FactoryMRI(R) Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence product. The new model will offer an opportunity for all manufacturing companies to cost-effectively take advantage of the power of FactoryMRI(R) whether they are a single machine facility or a global operation.
FactoryMRI(R) is a powerful tool that leverages automatic data collection and analysis to present actionable information to management and operators. When utilized for decision-making, the outcomes are increased performance and lower operating costs. The software allows manufacturers in complex, discrete, and process industries to realize key benefits including, reduced total cost of ownership, significant improvements in understanding sources of process variation, and the ability to display a broader assortment of enterprise-wide information on one output screen.
The SaaS model is possible due to the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) platform used to develop FactoryMRI(R), enabling manufacturers of any size to harness the power of FactoryMRI(R) without major capital expenditures. As a result, small to large manufacturers can improve their competitiveness and profitability even while in the midst of a tough economy. FactoryMRI(R) helps ensure faster operational decision-making, increased productivity, and reduced complexities associated with data acquisition result from the interactive dashboards and reporting tools. Variables such as cycle times, quality data, fault codes, efficiency, job counts, human asset tracking and many others may be displayed singly or grouped on to a single chart or dashboard to be viewed in real time or referenced historically. Combined with other features like event notification and complex event processing, FactoryMRI(R) becomes a powerful tool to improve operations and reduce costs.
“With the current state of the economy manufacturers are trying to hold on to any cash, so it is difficult for them to invest in these types of tools that improve productivity,” said David Scott, CEO of Manuvis. “Our SaaS model with a low upfront investment will allow manufacturers to take advantage of the tools and increase their productivity when increasing profitability is a key to survival and growth.”
About Manuvis
Manuvis is a leader in delivering innovative, real-time enterprise manufacturing intelligence software solutions that help manufacturing firms lower operating costs, improve customer service, and increase profitability. Manuvis’ FactoryMRI(R) application is a comprehensive software solution that fully integrates enterprise software tools with the shop floor, providing real-time, actionable information, and allowing manufacturers to better leverage previous investment in ERP.
FactoryMRI’s service oriented architecture was built with and operates on Progress Software’s OpenEdge(R) business application platform. For more information on how to increase your company’s profitability please visit galaxy3.manuvis.com or +1-440-354-2517. FactoryMRI is a registered trade mark of Manuvis Corporation.
About Progress Software Corporation
Progress Software Corporation Progress Software Corp) provides application infrastructure software for the development, deployment, integration and management of business applications. Our goal is to maximize the benefits of information technology while minimizing its complexity and total cost of ownership. Progress can be reached at www.progress.com or +1-781-280-4000.
PRGS: Progress Software Corp provides application infrastructure software for the development, deployment, integration and management of business applications. Our goal is to maximize the benefits of information technology while minimizing its complexity and total cost of ownership. Progress can be reached at www.progress.com or +1-781-280-4000.
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SOURCE Manuvis Corporation
“A Manuvis customer was named a 2005 finalist in ComputerWorld Honors Program in the category of Manufacturing for their implementation of FactoryMRI®”