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Camstar to Introduce Software that Combines Quality, MES, and Intelligence

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 5:00:00 AM       Sign Up to receive Daily News Alerts in your E-mail Inbox                            Digg This Article   Add to Delicious

Abstract:Camstar's new release integrates MES and quality management plus intelligence and business process management, all based on a unified data model.
Keywords:Camstar MES, manufacturing execution, quality execution
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Camstar Systems Inc. is attempting to redefine what a manufacturing execution system is and, in the process, reinvent itself as a company dedicated to enterprise quality execution.

Quality is an important part of manufacturing, but it is often not executed properly. To date, quality measures have been bolted on and many times occur after production happens. According to AMR Research, this results in excessive rework and scrap, high product inventories, low plant utilization, and protracted and unpredictable cycle times.

Now, due to product recalls, Food and Drug Administration mandates, and high customer standards, quality management has become a priority for manufacturers.

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