MCS Overview

You will control the entire manufacturing process from the end item (top assembly) to the lowest piece part with automated scheduling and a detailed manufacturing plan. A unique feature of the MCS is the "know-how" built into the system.

• Schedule every assembly, fabricated part and purchased part

• Determine labor and machine loading

• Produce Production Schedules for every cost center

• Utilize special quality control programs to identify missing, erroneous or problematical data and situations

Action Requests are system created on an exception basis providing specific instructions to individuals and departments as to what must be done and when. If such tasks are not accomplished they are separately reported as delinquent. Accomplishments such as Receipts and Production Schedule Completions are updated with "fill in the blank" quantity fields. As a result, data entry labor is less than 10% of that required by competing software such as BAAN or SAP. These competing systems in Cannon's opinion can be accurately described as manually transaction driven by large amounts of overhead labor. The MCS is driven by a software created Manufacturing Plan and produces the detail to accomplish the plan. This distinction of the system driving the events instead of people driving the system is a major contributor to the Profit increase realized by the User.

Many regard the 'User specific' modularity of MCS to be one of its important features. It would not be reasonable, for example, to expect a system used by an aircraft engine manufacturer to perform satisfactorily in the process controlled environment of a semi-conductor manufacturer. The system has to fit the User, not vice-versa.

Other Reporting Capabilities

"As Built" configuration reporting provides accurate reporting of every piece part and assembly built into each end item including revision history and manufacturing process specifications for compliance with government agency reporting requirements. Cannon is familiar with these reporting requirements from working with companies engaged in:

• Manned Space Flight Vehicles (DOD)
• Medical Equipment (FDA)
• Nuclear Power Plant Equipment (NRC)
• Aircraft Engine Overhaul & Repair (ATA/FAA)
• Airborne Communication & Navigation Electronics
• Helicopter Flight Control Electronics
• Aircraft Instrumentation
• Black Project Systems

Material, Labor and Overhead Cost Accounting

Material is issued to Work In Process (WIP) at actual cost and accumulated to its using assembly (or scheduled piece part) for reporting WIP and job costs to date.

Labor Cost is periodically updated from the Labor Standards file by Cost Center.

Overhead is system calculated by submitting a one-line entry overhead percentage at the beginning of any accounting period if change is desired.

Assemblies (or scheduled piece parts) are reported at MLO cost and quantity as they move between cost centers or to stock.

The system "rolls up" actual material cost from the lowest piece part through the Top Assembly (End Item) along with accumulated Labor and Overhead.

All reporting is by Order Number, Top Assembly, Subassembly, Piece Part, Quantity, Cost Center, MLO Cost and Date.

Manufacturing is "closed out" on the last day of each week and accumulated to month end with Financial reporting as follows or as requested:

• Beginning Stockroom Inventory (FG & RM)
  • Adjustments (BOH or MLO Cost)
  • Receipts (PO, WIP, Rework)
  • Issues (WIP, MRB, Rework, Scrap, Shipping)
  • Returns (WIP, MRB, Rework)
• Ending Stockroom Inventory (FG & RM)
• WIP by Cost Center and total
• Job To Date by Order Number and Top Assembly
• Closed Order History ("as built" with MLO costs)
• P.O. Receipts by Vendor - Accounts Payable
• System controlled cycle counting
• Stockroom & WIP Physical Inventory (if requested)
• Cash Planning
  • Purchase Order Payables - next 8 weeks plus 10 months
  • Labor Required - next 8 weeks plus 10 months

Simple to Use

The MCS is easy to master with minimal training.

We provide a mature, proven system along with professional guidance that will yield measurable results in Gross Profit increases.

Your manufacturing enterprise can benefit from this proven tool to enhance productivity, profitability and competitive position.