Ultriva isn't just a software company. Ultriva is focused 100% on the business objectives of our customers. Helping our customers meet these objectives requires complete solutions. To do that, Ultriva is constantly on the lookout for quality partners that can help our customers. Below are the best partners we have found across all aspects of lean manufacturing.
Ultriva offers ready-to-deploy solutions focused at organizations following or moving towards lean manufacturing principles. The Ultriva Partner Program includes three different types of partnerships, each complementing the other, with the ultimate goal of providing the best ROI for the customer.
Ultriva's Lean Consulting Partners are chosen for their expert knowledge and ability to apply Lean Manufacturing principles to their customers' operations.
Ultriva products serve as the cornerstone of continuous improvement, and our Lean consulting partners complement our software with implementation, training, process re-design and factory design expertise. For customers who are just starting on the path to Lean or those who have already implemented one or more aspects of Lean such as Ultriva's Electronic Kanban solution, a Lean Consulting Partner can bring exceptional value.
Platform Software
Ultriva relies on enterprise class platform partners to ensure the highest level of performance, scalability and availability to all customers. These factors are especially important in an Electronic Kanban system where the efficient use of time is paramount to success. System performance and uptime are both critical components to eliminating waste- or 'muda' - on the shop floor. Ultriva's assimilation of these exceptional platform software partners ensures the highest reliability in any implementation.
Microsoft About Microsoft: Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
For more information about Microsoft, go to www.microsoft.com.
The Microsoft and Ultriva Partnership The Ultriva Platform leverages the Microsoft operating system, SQL Server database, IIS products that provide enterprise class capabilities required by Ultriva customers including performance, reliability and scalability.
Ultriva is part of Microsoft's Peak Performance initiative. To learn more about how Microsoft works with your applications to achieve your Lean directives, click here.
IBM About IBM: At IBM, we strive to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics.
We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide.
For more information about IBM, go to www.ibm.com.
The IBM and Ultriva Partnership Ultriva leverages IBM connectivity software to integrate Ultriva with those ERP systems that run on AS/400 and mainframes. For an example of the functionality included with an Ultriva system, see the "Oracle" description below.
This connectivity is fully tested at IBM testing centers.
Integrated ERP Solutions
Manufacturing companies use their MRP/ERP systems to run their business financials. Even when the shop floor is not using MRP, it is critical to keep the business systems current with inventory and production information.
Ultriva solutions have been successfully integrated with several organizations' ERP systems and even other industry specific manufacturing applications. To assist our customers, several applications have been successfully integrated with Ultriva products in addition to the solutions highlighted here.
Ultriva supports interfaces such as files, EDI, XML, API, Screen Emulators and databases. Some of the Business Systems with which Ultriva interfaces are BPCS, PRMS, MACPAC, SAP, ORACLE, BAAN, QAD, COPICS and CINCOM.
Orlando Software Group, Inc. About Orlando Software: Orlando Software Group, Inc. , specializes in the design, development, implementation and support of advanced business process modeling, analytics and simulation solutions for businesses of all sizes. By leveraging and extending the inherent strengths of Microsoft's Visio, Excel and Project, OSGi has created a low-cost, high-value solution that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing portfolio of IT solutions and rapidly deployed into your workforce.
For more information about OSGi go to www.osgi.com.
The Orlando Software Group and Ultriva partnership Ultriva customers can leverage OSGi tools for Value Stream Mapping. By mapping out their entire manufacturing process, customers can determine the areas with the highest potential savings opportunities within their plant and where they can leverage kanban capabilities. Participating in this exercise with OSGi can be invaluable for prioritizing the deployment of Ultriva's Replenishment application across suppliers, types of inventory and product lines.
Oracle About Oracle: Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company.
For more information about Oracle go to www.oracle.com.
Oracle and Ultriva Ultriva complements Oracle's E-Business Suite by providing more detailed inventory information for improved financial tracking and payment purposes.
Ultriva connects with Oracle applications across 5 areas:
creating or updating purchase orders
creating purchase order receiptsw
generating inventory transfers
synchronizing supplier master data
synchronizing item master data
This approach allows Oracle to remain the system of record while allowing for improved material management on the shop floor.