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Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Wire and Cable Industry
Though production of high-volume commodity products is an important aspect of the industry, many wire and cable manufacturers are moving to more complex and sophisticated products that have specialized high performance characteristics. These products are often jointly engineered with customers and suppliers to meet the demands of particular applications. In this environment, wire and cable manufacturers must be able to:
- Quickly develop, quote, and produce new products to for planning and scheduling specific customer specifications
- Effectively manage the complexity of manufacturing many customized end products for different customers
- Rapidly and efficiently produce products in both low volume and high
- Contain costs and effectively utilize expensive capital equipment
Wire and cable manufacturers that master these key operational capabilities position themselves to increase market share, revenues, and profits. That is what AXIOM® is all about. AXIOM ERP is the foundation of the AXIOM Enterprise Resource Management System. Primary components of AXIOM include:
- AXIOM ERP – Comprehensive support for integrated sales, production, quality, and financial management
- AXIOM e/Suite – Web-based customer service
- AXIOM Advanced Reporting
- AXIOM Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC)
AXIOM is built with an advanced software architecture utilizing the proven and widely deployed PROGRESS application development toolset to provide high performance and scalability, fast deployment, and low cost of ownership. AXIOM is an enterprise resource management system designed specifically for the metals, wire and cable industries. It helps producers, manufacturers and service centers successfully compete in today's global markets by providing the tools and technology to:
- Streamline operations
- Improve productivity
- Reduce costs
- Decrease lead times
- Improve customer service
- Improve profitability
- Support growth without adding resources
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