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Gemini for Oracle®
TAKE Supply Chain provides solutions for both Oracle Process Manufacturing and for Oracle Discrete Manufacturing.
Gemini for Oracle Process Manufacturing
Process manufacturers face a distinct set of challenges. They need precise control over inventory and manufacturing processes. They need comprehensive visibility into existing inventory to scale batches up and down to meet changing demand. Exact formulations and recipes require strict compliance with policies on sourcing and storage. And because quality is more than just a customer satisfaction issue, they need the ability to collect accurate data at every step of the manufacturing process. At the same time, process manufacturers are under pressure to minimize the costs of sourcing, manufacturing, and shipping.
Gemini Simplified Interface (G.SI)™ for Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) enables process manufacturers to collect data using radio frequency (RF) devices to increase the availability of real-time information on receiving, shipping, manufacturing, and inventory activity. With handheld devices, users can collect data and perform OPM transactions directly on the shop floor, in the warehouse, and on the loading dock. The information collected is immediately available to OPM applications throughout the enterprise to improve control and visibility of key processes as they occur. Rather than keying information into Oracle forms, G.SI allows users to gather data at the source, reducing the potential for errors.
TAKE G.SI preserves existing investments in technology and training by leveraging the existing OPM data model. Many data collection solutions rely on a standalone database that requires integration with the ERP database via a custom interface. In contrast, G.SI integrates directly with OPM database in real-time using standard Oracle application programming interfaces (APIs). It also works with the setups, security, and profiles already defined in Oracle, helping minimize implementation, training, and ongoing support costs. Furthermore, G.SI requires no modifications to Oracle or custom interfaces, simplifying future Oracle upgrades and helping maintain compliance with existing support agreements.
Gemini for Oracle Discrete Manufacturing
In competitive markets, manufacturers look to eliminate every wasted motion and potential bottleneck that can threaten their efficiency and profitability. While companies rely on their enterprise systems to help them make the smartest use of effort and resources, the process of manually entering information into the appropriate forms can be a drain on productivity. Workers must interrupt the flow of work to key information into a form, or they wait until they’ve completed an activity to update the system. Both approaches are error-prone and compromise the accuracy of the enterprise record. And because enterprise software can be difficult and expensive to customize, many companies are often forced to adapt their processes to fit existing functionality — jeopardizing any competitive edge resulting from unique, innovative business practices.
TAKE’s Gemini Simplified Interface (G.SI) for Oracle Discrete Manufacturing automates the completion of transactions on the shop floor, in the warehouse and on the shipping dock, resulting in smoother processes and more accurate information. Rather than manually entering information into Oracle forms, workers use handheld barcode and RFID scanners to collect information and complete transactions on the spot. Rules-based guided putaway and picking enforces compliance with inventory policy and optimizes warehouse traffic. Companies can also streamline cycle counts, WIP pulls, and labeling activity with advanced functionality that supplements existing Oracle capabilities — without costly modifications. Because workers can stay focused on the task at hand, G.SI also dramatically accelerates inventory movement and manufacturing throughput. At the same time, organizations make smarter use of available warehouse and manufacturing space, while reducing shipping errors.
By leveraging existing Oracle APIs, Gemini helps preserve existing investments in Oracle applications and training. Gemini directly updates Oracle applications, eliminating the expense and complexity involved in reconciling multiple databases. Gemini also integrates with TAKE’s label printing and barcoding solutions to ensure the smooth movement of shipments and inventory and improved visibility of warehouse and shop floor activity. Rather than adapting processes to existing functionality, businesses can preserve their best practices by capitalizing on extended capabilities that increase supply chain efficiency.