Engineering & Consulting White Papers

Transforming Your ERP System into a Solution for Higher Profitability
Description: Providing an understanding of the dataflow challenges in the manufacturing and processing industries, this paper details how a fully integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can help an enterprise standardize its business processes to... More
Publisher: MAVERICK Technologies
Release Date: 2010-01-25

Upgrading Your DCS: Why You May Need to Do It Sooner Than You Think
Description: Detailing the advantages offered by latest generation of distributed control systems (DCS), this paper outlines why it is beneficial for businesses to upgrade their existing legacy DCS systems sooner, without waiting until the systems' useful life... More
Publisher: MAVERICK Technologies
Release Date: 2010-01-25

Trace, Track and Control: High Production Output at Low Costs
Description: Stating that leading manufacturers must assemble high quality products at lowest possible cost to survive and prosper in today's economy, this paper explains how TTC solutions help manufacturers cut cost, cut waste, automate critical manufacturing... More
Publisher: Microscan Systems, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-12-01

ThomasNet's Online RFP Manager: A Streamlined Approach to Sourcing
Description: Stating the several issues faced by purchasing managers when using a RFP (request for proposal) application, this paper details how ThomasNet's online RFP Manager responds to each problem, while providing a free, easy-to-use system that can be... More
Publisher: ThomasNet
Release Date: 2009-11-21

Beranek, Inc.
Description: A description of the twelve phase project undertaken by CMTC for the implementation of an AS9100 quality management system at Beranek Inc., located in Torrance, CA, is presented in this case study. It states the certification needs of the... More
Publisher: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)
Release Date: 2009-11-10

Craig Tools, Inc.
Description: This case study outlines how CMTC's consulting services helped Craig Tools Inc., a manufacturer of rotary cutting tools used in aircraft industry, in the implementation of a quality system compliant to ISO 9001:2000, which enabled Craig Tools to... More
Publisher: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)
Release Date: 2009-11-10

Dytran Instruments, Inc.
Description: Stating the expansion and production goals of Dytran Instruments, Inc., a manufacturer with 112 employees and a leader in manufacturing test and measurement products for aerospace and industrial applications, this case study details how CMTC... More
Publisher: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)
Release Date: 2009-11-10

Notthoff Engineering, Inc.
Description: This paper describes how CMTC helped Notthoff Engineering, Inc., a 50-employee manufacturer of aircraft parts and equipment, to accomplish lean manufacturing objectives in order to improve customer satisfaction by improving on-time delivery and... More
Publisher: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)
Release Date: 2009-11-10

Omega Precision
Description: This case study details how CMTC assisted Omega Precision, a company that specializes in complex precision machining, to achieve AS9100 registration and to improve their position in the aerospace and defense supply chain. It describes how the... More
Publisher: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)
Release Date: 2009-11-10

R&D Fasteners
Description: Details of the Lean manufacturing program developed by CMTC for R&D Fasteners to help them realize increased sales and improved scheduling support are presented in this case study. Objectives of the project are stated, describing how CMTC's training... More
Publisher: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)
Release Date: 2009-11-10