IFS is a global applications company that provides enterprise software for optimizing operations and processes. It helps organizations save money and grow faster. IFS Applications includes the very popular and best-in-class enterprise software suite of IFS ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IFS FSM (Field Service Management).
The IFS Applications platform is built on a Component-based Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). IFS supports project-oriented production, product lifecycle management, product data gathering, product configurators, repairs, upgrades, and contracts. It also has capabilities that help to ensure proper accounting. IFS has been successfully deployed all around the world because of its benefits and has gained great popularity in the manufacturing industry and the oil and gas industry.
Advantages of IFS Applications
IFS Applications provides some distinct advantages for companies, especially in manufacturing:
- It helps engineering and supply chain processes communicate to effectively organize deliveries and warehouse spaces.
- It provides project management and deviation control features.
- It has integration capabilities with planning tools viz. MS Project.
- It has support for separate components in a project.
- It allows for the maintenance of document flow.
- It includes subcontractor relationship management.
- It has support for production processes including flexible work planning.
- It has integration with IFS finance optimizes cost control and provides better projections through analysis and reporting.
Why Use IFS Applications 10
IFS Applications 10 is the latest version of the IFS platform, it was unveiled at the IFS WoCo 2018. IFS Applications 10 enhanced the IFS Applications suite through the introduction of new features including:
IFS Aurena: IFS Aurena AI is an intuitive browser-based user interface. IFS Aurena helps engage employees, and promotes AI interaction through the use of voice or text input to increase productivity. IFS Aurena can help automate natural language queries, simple transactions, registering employee attendance or leave requests.
Service-Oriented Operations: IFS Applications 10 offers extended support for service-oriented operations. By connecting to the IFS CRM module, you can monitor different contracts and contractors, visually manage your resources, manage customer interactions, and continuously manage cost.
Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning: DDMRP helps manufacturing companies support and plan for high volatility demands. IFS Applications helps manage buffer stock and reduces order runtime through definite forecasts. IFS Applications was approved by the Demand Driven Institute.
Production Management: IFS 10 optimizes production processes with the use of features like tracking, quality management, batch balancing, defect elimination and sales management.
Compliance for Global Business: IFS provides help for managing taxes with multi-currency support, and helps you maintain parallel ledgers.
Cloud: IFS has a cloud-based API that promotes easy integration with processes and technologies like IoT, AI, and MS Office. IFS Applications 10 can be deployed as a managed service in a cloud or Software as a Service (SaaS).
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