Line-text materials catalogue management
software (LCMS) facilitates in developing materials
master data, with the conventional line- and text-based
buying description. This also generates a logical materials
numbering system to stimulate standardization.
Hofincons’ LCMS module is driven through a 10
digit series of intelligent figures, to identify and
classify materials and equipment briefly and accurately.
LCMS develops a structured buying description, in the
order of the component’s equipment assemblies
and importance of the specification.
LCMS is an oracle and visual basic based software facilitating
multi-user cataloguing. This also has a web-based search
engine (add-on feature), which can be used by users
at remote locations of the company as search engine.
LCMS is designed to export master data for leading ERP
products
Features
Provides a logical and positive
identification of materials
Accommodates wide item combinations
by a 10-digit code
Prevents duplication of items right
at the entry level
Optimizes transmittal of information
Reduces purchasing/clarification
time between the user, buyer and the supplier
Plays as standardization tool,
preventing swelling of inventory
Reflects the relationship of interchangeable
parts
Generates equipment and assembly-specific
bill of materials
Acts as a valuable, often-referenced
information source-search engine
Formalized for any compliance structure
Conclusion
Current management trends towards increased
emphasis on world-class status and world competitiveness,
which in fact impacts on spare part management. Standardized
catalogue facilitates even quality and inspection personnel
providing apt characteristics and attributes for inspection.
Hofincons conventional catalogue tool LCMS is proven
and time-tested to meet the requirement of materials
masters of leading ERP products.
