Systems Modeling Announces Tempo 10.1 Production Scheduling Software
26 October 1999
Systems Modeling Announces Tempo 10.1 Production Scheduling Software
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 26, 1999--Connection to Microsoft's SQL Server, and Improved VBA
Systems Modeling Corporation introduces the latest release of its popular Tempo(R) production scheduling software. One of the most exciting additions to Tempo 10.1 is the "Capable-to-Promise" feature, which makes it easy to determine the viability of releasing an order to the shop floor by a given date, based on an existing production schedule.
Mark Glavach, Vice President, Scheduling Development, says, "The Capable-to-Promise feature considers capacity issues as well as material issues so the user can tell Tempo, `My customer needs X number of product; when can I promise it?'" The Capable-to-Promise (CTP) feature works like this: The scheduler opens the CTP window in Tempo and picks a product from a customer-configured menu. He or she then enters a release date and an order target date. The quantity of product to be produced is then entered. Finally, the request is submitted to Tempo and a program is executed which pulls the CTP order into a database that Tempo interfaces with. The order is built and sequenced, and projected start and end dates are calculated.
"Our customers have repeatedly asked for an update to Tempo that offers the functionality of the Capable-to-Promise feature, and we listened to their feedback," says C. Dennis Pegden, President and CEO of Systems Modeling Corporation. He adds, "We believe the CTP feature is an invaluable and simple method for schedulers to gain confidence in projected shipment delivery dates."
In addition to the Capable-to-Promise feature, Tempo 10.1 continues to meet the industry need for production scheduling applications that integrate more easily with other manufacturing systems. Tempo's new connection to Microsoft SQL Server makes integration simpler, allowing customers and business partners to attach Tempo directly to SQL Server. With Tempo 10.1's improved integration with Microsoft(R) Visual Basic(R) for Applications (VBA), users can customize Tempo 10.1 to facilitate data sharing with other VBA-enabled applications and corporate databases.
For more information about Tempo, visit Systems Modeling's web site at www.tempo.com
About Systems Modeling Corporation
Systems Modeling Corporation is a global leader in providing simulation tools, production scheduling tools, and simulation-based solutions to organizations. Founded in 1982, Systems Modeling has licensed more than 5,000 copies of its software products worldwide. In addition, Systems Modeling offers professional consulting services and training to ensure its customers' success with production scheduling and simulation technology.
Headquartered in suburban Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Systems Modeling is supported by a network of distributors in 20 countries worldwide.
Tempo is a registered trademark of Systems Modeling Corporation. Other brands and products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.