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Chemical Manufacturer Choose Escape Velocity Systems With Help From Morphix

Sep 1, 2010 Bakery Recipes

ICTC is a process manufacturer; process manufacturing describes a manufacturing process whereby materials are blended, cooked, or mixed as opposed to assembled from discrete units. Some needs common to process manufacturing industries are:

• Formulas (or recipes) are ratios, not static bills of material

• Split bill of material: several products can share one formula, yet have different packaging

• Flexibility with units of measure

• Stringent quality control, with recall ability

• Lot grading / attribute tracking and calculation

Kim Olesen, B.Sc.,C.P.P., Distribution Manager of Innovative Chemical Technologies Canada Ltd. (ICTC), is the Project Manager for the selection of a Process Manufacturing ERP (enterprise resource planning) system and worked on three other implementations in previous positions from a very large corporate environment to a small company size. Olesen selected O2, by Escape Velocity Systems (www.evs-sw.com).

What prompted the need for this new ERP system was the rapid growth ICTC experienced in recent years. According to Olesen, “We needed a system that would handle growing financial and process manufacturing needs; with O2 by Escape Velocity Systems, ICTC was able to get the scope and breadth out of the system needed plus the ability of the system to scale as ICTC continues to grow.”

Morphix Business Consulting (www.morphix.biz), the strategic alliance consulting firm working with Escape Velocity Systems, was instrumental in helping ICTC select O2. Morphix came into ICTC very “low key” without pressure to buy; spoke about needs, business issues and pains without software pushing. The initial consultation was followed up with a demonstration to the main ICTC contact who was quite excited with the initial presentation and Morphix followed up with a second demonstration with a few other key players including lab and sales and the direct reporting vice-president.

ICTC’s next step was to take to the project to the executives (including President/CFO); following this demonstration Morphix was asked to prepare a quote immediately; the project was approved without being budgeted (extra-ordinary purchase). Customer testimonial on the software solution were shared and Morphix had patience with ICTC during the buying process (15-month buying cycle), and helped with proving the ROI (return-on-investment) in the ERP purchase.

Escape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2002 to combine specific industry knowledge related to process manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementations with cutting edge software development. The company focus is to create tools that enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their goals, focusing on lean processes and ROI. According to President Evan Garber, “We realize that good ERP software is the hub of information in any process manufacturing enterprise. Timely, reliable, and centralized data are non-negotiable elements for businesses competing in the 21st century.”

The term escape velocity refers to the speed that is necessary for an object to overcome gravity and soar into space. EVS provides direct applications for businesses looking for a catalyst, not just a software package. Process manufacturers require the best software solution coupled with industry experience that will accelerate the velocity with which they race towards their goals. The gravity of status-quo opposes aggressive, cutting edge organizations as they strive towards high quality and short lead time delivery while reducing inventories and operating costs.


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How to Choose The Best Culinary Schools

Jul 16, 2010 Bakery Chef

Culinary schools play a very important role for you once you have made a decision to pursue a career in culinary arts. Every culinary school provides varied training aspects and course components. Finding out all about prospective culinary schools is a must, in order to find one that meets your needs. I have gathered a large number of culinary schools and put together their information for you in a clear and concise webpage. This service is free-of-charge for our dear readers and it is accessible through this link: Top Culinary Schools

Here are 4 things to consider when choosing excellent culinary schools:

Set your goals – This is the most vital part. The culinary school you choose and the areas that you decide to specialize in will lead to different career paths. Why did you choose to pursue a career in culinary arts? Is it to become a hotel manager, executive chef, or pastry artist? Perhaps you might want to become the owner of your own bakery? Be clear on your goals and this will help you choose the right culinary school to bring you closer to your hopes and dreams.

Do your research – Look for schools which has the right specialties; some excel in management courses, while others may have culinary arts or patisserie related prizes and awards. Examine the reputation of the culinary programs offered and quality of professional teaching staff. Reputation of the faculty is also something that will help you choose from the many culinary schools. Remember, the Le Cordon Bleu degree is definitely worth the effort to handpick the best culinary school.

Location – Compare culinary schools from your locality and other locations as well. Deciding the location may determine your chances of securing a favored externship or even job opportunities. Feel free to visit the school and gain a feel of the campus. Knowing that you will be spending quite some time there, choose a campus that you like. Keep in mind that culinary schools based in larger cities, naturally offer more opportunities and choices. High-quality culinary schools also offer more chances of securing a position in prestigious restaurants and hotels.

Accreditation – Good culinary schools take great effort in ensuring that their facilities, curriculum and faculties meet national accreditation standards. Check that the culinary school is accredited and follows national standards. This is usually done via the Department of Education, but may be different from state to state.

Many culinary school graduates end up working in many different positions in hotels, restaurants, bakeries and so on. As long as you are clear on what you want to achieve and pick the right culinary schools. You are on your way to success. To take advantage of more free information on finding the best culinary schools, visit us at online-food-guide.com.


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How to Choose Personalized Baby Gifts

Jun 3, 2010 A Piece of Cake DVD

Do not stress yourself out by wracking your brain for a baby gift that you need in the near future.  The baby gift industry offers an abundance of unique gift ideas from which you can choose.  Before you decide on a gift, there are some factors that need to be taken into account. It is important to first consider the gender of the child, the religious orientation of the child, the occasion the gift is needed for, your budget, and how many babies are involved.

Many online stores specialize in baby gifts, offering you endless options from which to choose.  From unique dolls to plush teddy bears, stylized picture frames, clothing, personalized trinkets, décor, and everyday baby necessities, there are many gifts you can give to the newborn and their family that will please everyone.

One interesting baby gift that seems to be a fan favorite is the new phenomenon, diaper cakes. A diaper cake is the compilation of about twelve diapers all neatly rolled and folded up into the shape of a cake. The diaper cake has an assortment of items attached to it such as toys, dolls and chimes to give it the appearance of a real cake with all of the trimmings. It is a practical gift that is not gender-based, that the family will love and definitely use!

If you plan on being a major part of the child’s life, you may want to purchase them a very special silver heirloom collection piece.  Quality silver gifts, such as a set of silver spoons, will last forever and always carry the memory of loved ones. An alternative to sterling silver can be a beautiful silver-plated or silver coated gift item that will still be a great keepsake that the family will treasure forever.

If you are willing and able to give a larger present, the family might be in need of products such as a new crib, stroller, or some baby food.  In this case, you could propose the idea to a few of the gift-givers to pool resources so that the more expensive items can be bought.  The parents will definitely appreciate this loving gesture and will forever be thankful.

Another baby gift idea is the “baby basket.”  The baby basket can contain as many items as you wish including but not limited to  baby food, small décor items, diapers, bibs, disposable cameras, caps, pajamas, baby jewelry, photo albums, and baby dinnerware. This is a great gift that encompasses all new, must-have baby items in one package.

Be sure to check with the parents of the baby to see if they have a baby gift registry with a store; that way, you won’t have to worry about which gift will be perfect because the registry is the couple’s way of letting family and friends know what they still need.

It is important to also remember that most large department stores, as well as online retailers,

will have a vast selection of baby gifts that cater to every type of budget. If you are sticking to a strict budget, gifts such as wooden children’s crosses, leather-bound photo albums, glass picture frames with beveled edges and easel backs, a set of bibs, watercolor birth prints or long johns can all be found for fewer than twenty dollars.

If your budget allows you to splurge a little more, engraved pewter baby cups as well as personalized Sesame Street denim dresses, plush elephants for the crib, sterling silver bracelets, honeycomb cotton baby blankets and DVD’s of nursery rhymes can all be purchased for fewer than forty dollars.

If you do most of your gift shopping online, there are hundreds of baby gift stores that carry quality merchandise at affordable prices.  Some of them have “live chat” enabling you to converse with in-store employees about particular items they carry.  They also offer secure payment options and free shipping, depending on the amount of your purchase.

Many people consider personalizing the gifts they purchased for a new baby and their families. Personalizing presents gives them that special, unique touch that lets the family know that you care. Personalizing a gift can easily turn them into keepsake items that the family will treasure and hold forever.

Overall, it is important to consider a few things while shopping for a new baby present. Try to keep in mind the gender of the child, the religious orientation of the child, the occasion the gift is needed for, your budget, and how many babies are involved. If you remember these five points, choosing a great gift that will benefit the baby and their parents while keeping your budget should be no problem at all.


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