Software addresses gap between planning and execution.
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Webplan RapidResponse v7.3 enables manufacturers to anticipate potential problems, instantly review multiple action alternatives, and align operations to rapidly master reality gap. Active Spreadsheets(TM) provide global access to live data feeds from ERP, PLM, and WMS/TMS. Resolution Engine(TM) gives manufacturers rapid, iterative modeling capabilities, and RapidResponse Live Scorecard(TM) enables manufacturers to compare alternative what-if action plans based on real-time information.
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Webplan RapidResponse(TM) to Address Reality Gap between Planning and Execution
Leading manufacturing companies to benefit from RapidResponse breakthrough technologies
Ottawa, Canada, March 30, 2004 - Webplan® Corporation, a provider of comprehensive software and services for rapid response manufacturing, today announced the release of Webplan RapidResponse 7.3. RapidResponse stands alone in providing the breakthrough solution manufacturers need to master the reality gap-where the "as planned" world meets the reality of the "as it is" world where constant changes occur in supply and demand.
"Today, manufacturers are using people, paper and tools to fill the reality gap," said Douglas Colbeth, president and CEO, Webplan. "Using these minimally automated and under-optimized approaches make it extremely difficult to keep supply and demand aligned, or to fully understand the ramifications before decisions are made. The introduction of RapidResponse finally addresses the need manufacturers have for real-time insight and visibility to effectively manage at the moment."
RapidResponse delivers innovative technology that enables manufacturers to anticipate potential problems, instantly review multiple action alternatives, and align operations to rapidly and effectively master the reality gap. The RapidResponse unique architecture connects directly to front- and back-end systems, supports a continuous flow of information across multiple sites, as well as optimizes the value of existing infrastructure.
"RapidResponse has empowered Agilent to make informed decisions across our extended enterprise," said Mark Oman, senior director of manufacturing, Automated Test Group, Agilent Technologies, Inc. "The functionality delivered through RapidResponse will help us effectively manage inventory excess, product cost variance and the performance of our contract manufacturer and suppliers."
RapidResponse delivers three key breakthrough technologies that enable manufacturers to master the reality gap and respond to today's problems today.
o Active Spreadsheets(TM)
Active Spreadsheets provide global access to live data feeds from ERP, PLM, WMS/TMS and other enterprise applications. With AlwaysOn Analytics(TM), manufacturers can analyze data based on real-time information and manufacturing algorithms found in a broad number of ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle. Doing so aligns action teams around a consistent, continuously updated view of the impact that changes in supply and demand will have on their operations in a familiar, intuitive spreadsheet view.
o Resolution Engine(TM)
Resolution Engine gives manufacturers rapid, iterative modeling capabilities that enable action team members throughout and beyond the enterprise to propose, detail and share action alternatives to drive effective resolution to continually changing situations.
o RapidResponse Live Scorecard(TM)
Live Scorecard enables manufacturers to compare alternative "what-if" action plans based on real-time information. By scoring proposed action plans against predetermined real world metrics, Live Scorecard ensures that any chosen course conforms to business objectives and best practices.
"We believe that a missing ingredient in current-generation supply chain planning, event management, and analytics systems is the inability to bridge these with engines that simulate problem resolution processes conforming to predefined performance objectives," said Dwight Klappich, vice president, META Group. "We believe that simulation-based tools will become increasingly important during 2004/05, as companies attempt to actively drive operations to performance targets and seek tools to help them build consistency into their resolution processes."
RapidResponse is currently shipping and will be generally available next quarter. Visit www.webplan.com for more information.
About Webplan
Webplan stands alone in providing a comprehensive solution that enables manufacturers to rapidly and effectively respond to variations between planning and reality as continuous changes occur in supply and demand. Webplan RapidResponse enables Fortune 500 companies to successfully master the reality gap between planning and execution. By instantly viewing changes in the supply chain, proposing and sharing action alternatives throughout and beyond the enterprise, and ranking and scoring multiple "what-if" scenarios manufacturers are able to make informed, best-practice decisions and manage at the moment.
