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the Fact Sheet for the Primary Metals Industry (234MB)
Market restructuring, realignment and over supply are commonplace
for metal producers, and they face strict requirements for formulation
and process control. Process Industries for Microsoft® Dynamics AX®
for the Primary Metals Industry provides the tools you need to optimize
cyclical production demands, improve supply chain efficiencies and
create a competitive advantage by focusing on customer service instead
of price alone.
Streamline Production Operations 
Process Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX for the Primary Metals Industry
helps maximize yields and reduce costs, while simultaneously meeting
quality standards. Not only can it help control and optimize your
operations, Microsoft Dynamics AX provides the visibility you need to
better understand the relationships among orders, production, inventory
and distribution. You can expect to increase margins from improved
utilization, improved customer service and fewer lost sales; reduce
costs by lowering operating and raw material expenses; and cut inventories
by reducing raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Meet Formulation, Process Control and Quality Requirements
Manufacturers can use Process Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX for
the Primary Metals Industry to consistently maintain formulations
and meet regulatory requirements. All standard processes are documented,
and all operations and results are tracked and logged to support
reporting requirements. Features such as traceability, lot requirements,
production statistics reporting, specification management and change
management provide the control and predictability you need to gain
exact control over all materials and co-products, by-products and
end-products; track complete histories and audit trails; and have
diligent heat tracing, yield optimization and specification management.
Reduce Inventories and Improve Customer Service
Like all industries, metals producers must balance operational activities
against customer service levels to achieve optimal margins. Process
Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX for the Primary Metals Industry
reduces inventories without compromising delivery performance by
accurately depicting real-time inventory levels so you can adjust
forecasts and inventory restocking points to ensure adequate supplies.
You can also use the solution to prioritize accounts to support
different customer service levels and generate production plans
that minimize the impact of set up and changeovers.
Support for Make-to-stock, Make-to-order and Mixed Mode Environments
Process Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX for the Primary Metals Industry
includes support for market segments such as integrated mills, mini-mills,
blast furnace and basic steel products, iron and steel foundries,
miscellaneous metal products, nonferrous rolling and drawing and
primary and secondary nonferrous materials.
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