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Helps Eaton Corporation Make Fiscal Growth Possible
KINNELON, N.J.—(BusinessWire)—April
15, 2002—Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN), a global $7.3 billion
diversified industrial manufacturer, has big plans.
The Mooresville, North Carolina facility of Eaton’s Automotive
Fluid Connectors Operation (AFCO) expects to service increased sales
levels in 2002 without increasing employee headcount.
To help reach this target, Eaton
implemented new enterprise-wide solutions that include Eagle Consulting
and Development’s automated data collection and bar coding package known
as RF Express™ for MFG/PRO; QAD MFG/PRO®, an ERP package; and the QAD
EDI e-commerce package. These
interrelated and seamless solutions simplify warehousing and manufacturing
operations by enabling employees to process orders, shipments, deliveries,
and other transactions electronically instead of manually, using radio
frequency bar code scanners. As
a result, employees have more time to secure even more new business.
“Previously
we had three different systems in place, which led to added costs and
maintenance,” said John F. Woger, AFCO project leader in Maumee, Ohio. Since integrating RF Express for MFG/PRO, QAD’s MFG/PRO,
and QAD’s EDI in July 2001, the AFCO facility has improved its operation
efficiency. For example, the
facility reduced the time needed to process shipping information by
approximately 30 percent. It also reduced support costs by providing
self-service functionality for employees.
The AFCO facility, which produces
air conditioning and power steering hose assemblies, has experienced
additional improvements in accuracy and control. “Product forecasting
and shipping schedule information sent by original equipment manufacturers
is now easier to track and process,” said Woger.
“Improvements in the system also allow changing customer
requirements to be made even more rapidly. By having a unified system that
provides transparent data, the facility can – and has – achieved some
real savings across the board.”
About Eagle
Kinnelon, N.J.-based Eagle
Consulting & Development is the leading provider of online, real-time
automated data collection solutions to users of QAD MFG/PRO enterprise
applications worldwide. Eagle
provides "plug-and-go" bar coding and automated data collection
capability for QAD MFG/PRO at over 600 customers’ sites in 18 countries.
For more information, visit www.eaglecondev.com
or contact Bill Paone at +1-973-838-5006 ext. 119. RF Express™ is a
trademark of Eagle Consulting & Development.
About
Eaton
Eaton Corporation is a global
$7.3 billion diversified industrial manufacturer that is a leader in fluid
power systems; electrical power quality, distribution and control;
automotive engine air management and fuel economy; and intelligent truck
systems for fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 49,000 employees and sells
products in more than 50 countries. For
more information, visit www.eaton.com
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