What Is BPCS Data Collection?
BPCS Data Collection stands for Business Planning and Control System, pronounced as 'Bee picks.' The BPCS data collection was developed by a company called System Software Associates, which later turned into SSA Global Technologies, only to be acquired at the end by Infor Global Solutions. BCPS data collection is designed to control the operations of manufacturing companies. BCPS is from the type of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software.
BPCS Data collection through a hand held device is transmitted directly into the AS/400 BPCS system thus eliminating typical batch store and forward activities. Such a solution takes wireless inventory from raw material purchase order receipts through shipping and order confirmation of finished goods. Through this solution, a company like KnowledgeNet has developed specialized applications that appear to the user to be part of BPCS. Bolting directly to BPCS also allows use of BPCS transactions, security, and databases. This technology allows the user to maximize the investment in existing BPCS software and provides a path for future growth. It also eliminates the need for multiple platforms for data collection.
When you are trying to find out what particular BPCS data collection solution is best for your client, it is important to have a clear idea on what their requirements are for data collection. Whether they want it for Time and Attendance, Labor Reporting, Inventory Transactions, Data Capture from Electronic Scales, etc.
There are several stand-alone data collection systems that could be interfaced into BPCS. Several software packages were suggested in subsequent e-mails. Typically, these systems are LAN-based and use a batch interface through CIMPath or they have some other batch mechanism to update BPCS. These systems also require separate databases that must be maintained and synchronized with the BPCS data files. Many people successfully use such an approach. An alternative method that you might consider is to use a 5250 emulation approach with handheld and/or fixed terminal devices. With this technique, you will be using the data collection devices as AS/400 terminals that are directly connected to BPCS. There will be no separate databases to maintain or synchronize. So basically, you will be performing the BPCS functions on a smaller screen. The edits on real-time and the updates are online. dcLINK is the leading data collection solution for SSA BPCS users. DSI has multiple sites running dcLINK with integration to SSA Global products. The leading-edge technology of dcLINK makes it the essential RFID and bar code data collection solution for SSA BPCS users. Since 1979, DSI has served more than 750 clients world wide. Over 40,000 users count on dcLINK to capture accurate real-time data. The official company website is http://www.dsionline.com/. dcLINK makes BCPS data collection more accurate, allowing real-time view of your entire organization.
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