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Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. Vision Focus Professional
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Overview The mission of Manufacturing
Control Systems, Inc. is to provide quality services to the public and
private entities it serves within its defined area of expertise:
manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. These services will be delivered
by individuals of demonstrable expertise and executed on-time and within
budget. Our recommendations will, at all times, reflect our understanding of
the most relevant, pragmatic, and economic solution that can actually be put
in place and yield demonstrable results. The integrity of our recommendations
will be supported by our independence from the vendor community. Vision The vision of Manufacturing
Control Systems, Inc. is to be the preferred professional services provider
to our client entities. This preference shall be determined by the quality
and responsiveness of our recommendations, the reliability of our delivery to
the client within their requested time frames and budget, and the consistent
delivery of innovative solutions to achieve client goals and objectives. Focus The focus of Manufacturing
Control Systems, Inc. is to assist in the development and improvement of
enterprise operations and strategy including the enterprise information
architecture. The services we pervade include evaluation, analysis, change
recommendations, enhancements, strategy development and Project Management
assistance. Included in this focus is the development and delivery of on-site
education sessions that are targeted, relevant, and responsive to the
attendees and their entities. We are cognizant of the limitations of our
focus and do not present ourselves as being experts in sales and marketing, accounting, or
financial management We do not provide IT programming services nor the
physical information systems infrastructure architecture. We will sell no
product other than our own expertise and will always stand separate from the
vendor of product community. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES Supply Chain Management. Planning & Execution Every enterprise has a strategy.
It has, in fact, several different strategies: enterprise, financial,
marketing, operations, and others. These strategies must be aligned,
coherent, consistent, and appropriate. Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc.
assists its’ clients in the development of strategies that are appropriate to
the markets it serves and the value chains of which it is a part. Once the
enterprise strategy has been defined then we aid in the alignment of the
functional strategies and their supporting policies and procedures. When this
has been accomplished the enterprise will be better able to move forward in
both assisting and understanding its trading partners and employees. Policy change is difficult in
any enterprise. For those entities committed to supply chain operations we
will assess the policies in place for congruency with the initiative. We
define those policies that enhance the initiative and, more significantly,
those that inhibit it. We assist in the development of new policies for
supply chain operations and adjustment of those that only require modification.
We identify the options available and evaluate the likely resolutions.
Because change is so profound, we seek an evolutionary path rather that
revolutionary change. Logistics Policy – Development & Impact Evaluation Logistics extends far beyond
transportation, consolidation, distribution & fulfillment warehousing,
and dock management. It extends into the production facility. All of these
logistics action points must be coordinated. Manufacturing Control Systems,
Inc. aids in the development of logistics policies and operations for
inbound, outbound, and internal actions.
We provide assessment and impact analysis to optimize this critical
enterprise aspect. Out enterprise
logistics efforts include devising the network, provisioning the network,
monitoring the equipment and scheduling that equipment to achieve enterprise
business objectives. Project Management – IT & Operations Manufacturing Control Systems,
Inc. provides Program Management assistance on two levels. We assist in the
realignment of the physical assets to provide rapid response based on flow
based operations. We also aid in the integration of allied informational flow
and processes for the supply chain enabled facility. Because both the
physical and informational flows have to come together, we endeavor to keep
both sides of the supply chain coin moving in the same direction and at the
same time. Supply Chain Management Education Because it is very important
that everyone within the enterprise understand the supply chain concepts,
techniques and philosophies, Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. makes
available it own set of single and multiple day education sessions. These
classes do not promote a technique or a product. The do “tell it as it is”
and honestly discuss the barriers and constraints the always exist. Unlike
other providers we not only identify those barriers and constraints but
discuss the options available to those involved in the process. We believe
that education is a major part of the effort to change the corporate mindset
so that the enterprise culture can, itself, change without a great deal of
trauma. Education classes can be made available as a part of our efforts
under SIN 874-502. We have not presently applied for SIN 874-504 or 874-505
under LOGWORLD but anticipate doing so in the future. Operations Strategy Development Enterprises that do not have a
coherent strategy for success in their marketspace can not achieve their
goals. Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. assists it clients in the
development of both enterprise and operational strategies that build on their
strengths. These strategies must be relevant to their corporate culture and
consistent with the process they execute. It is the enterprise strategy that
drives the development of the operational strategies and must be supported by
policies, procedures, metrics, and incentives. When all of these come
together the enterprise succeeds. We evaluate the market and the enterprise,
the techniques and technologies and develop the strategies, tactics and
time-line for achievement. Metrics -Evaluation and Development When the metrics do not align
with the enterprise and operational strategy then those strategies fail.
Reality is “Tell me how I am measured and I will tell you what I will do!”
Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. evaluates the metrics in place and
recommends the development of additional metrics, realignment or abandonment
of the metrics that do not support those strategies. Our efforts are
dedicated to providing our clients with consistent and relevant metrics
throughout the enterprise that enable business objective monitoring and
control. Policy, Procedure, and Systems Inventory Control MCS aids organizations in
controlling the inventory asset. This is accomplished through evaluation and
enhancement of deployed methods for tracking the movement of materials and
location of items within and beyond the enterprise facility. These efforts
include evaluating the profile of stores, order picking and packaging
methodology, and put away procedures. The objective of these efforts is to
enable the organization to achieve and maintain visibility as to what
materials it has, how many of them it has, and where they are located. It
includes unit of measure conversion, location control and stock rotation. Inventory Management MCS aids organizations in
managing the inventory asset by establishing the appropriate policies
relative to stocking levels, reserve (safety) stock levels, stock
reservations, appropriateness of items to JIT/Kanban approaches, and VMI/VOI
evaluation. IM services include assessment and evaluation of where stores
both within and beyond the enterprise facility Stores Facility Layout Storage facility layout impacts
the ability of the enterprise to adequately execute any plan for Inventory
Control. MCS assesses the current stores facility within the operating
facility, the manner of locating materials. MCS evaluates the effective use
of the facility square and cubic space including the capability to utilize
racks and materials handling equipment. This service is usually in
conjunction with the assessment of overall flow of materials into, within,
and outbound from the enterprise. Production Facility Layout MCS aids in aligning the
operating facility to the operating strategy. This includes evaluation of the
level of production technology deployed, set-up technology, change- over
procedures, and the utilization of operating cells. These efforts may include
the development of alternate approaches to the structure and architecture of
the operating area in terms of the classes of equipment utilized. Facility/Equipment Maintenance/Sustainment MCS aids in the evaluation and
development of strategies for maintenance of both the operating facility and the
equipment within it. This becomes a significant effort as the organization
and enterprise moves towards “lean” techniques and Supply Chain operations.
Sustainment does not only impact operating output but it also usually impacts
the quality of that output. Purchasing/Procurement MCS performs operational;
assessments of the Purchasing/Procurement section of the organization in
order to align its efforts with those of the enterprise operation. These
efforts include evaluation of suppliers and their demonstrated capabilities.
It covers the methods of sourcing, order placement, and tracking as well as
supplier evaluation. Product Life-Cycle Management MCS enables the organization to
manage the information about the enterprise products through out their life
cycle. MCS aids in the development of the PDM data base – drawings, process
plans, as-built Bills of Material, product genealogy and parts traceability. This area also covers the
development, release and management of new products and product changes including
effectively strategies. The PLM data base must, ultimately, be accessible and
usable by all parts of the organization. Dock Management MCS services in dock management
including all the efforts surrounding the receipt and shipment of products in
the organization including the scheduling and dispatching of the internal and
external vehicle fleets. The physical layout of the dock area must provide
for the easy movement of materials from and to their designated location
within the organization and the accumulation of items for delivery to the
customer base. Operations Planning MCS aids in the evaluation,
selection and implementation of the operations planning strategy that enable
the productive efforts to be aligned with the enterprise objectives. It is recognized that different product
classes may call for different planning strategies and that no one strategy
is always appropriate through out the life cycle of any product. The various
operation planning methodologies must enable the Operations personnel to
actually execute the plans on both a individual
SKU/item and the operations aggregate basis. It covers both the Master and
Operational Production Schedules Operations Execution Manufacturing Control Systems,
Inc. efforts in Operations Execution cover the release of orders and
materials aligned with the Operations Plan recognizing the changing nature of
daily priorities. Operations Execution includes the management of operational
efforts, visibility of released orders and materials, anticipated completion
and shipment dates, as well as quality monitoring. It may also cover the
methodologies for disbursement of order documentation including engineering
drawings, as-built Bills of Materials, process plans and part programs. People and Systems Partner Relationship Management (CRM&SRM) Twenty-first Century business
practice has migrated from an arms-length third-party model to the highly
collaborative partner-based relationship. Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc.
assists enterprises in creating the corporate culture and practice that
enable partner-based relationships with both suppliers and customers. It
accomplished this through establishing, maintaining, and mining the
information that is and van be made available to the enterprise from both
internal and external sources in order to rank, rate, and response to the
significance, capability and strategic importance of those trading partners. Information Systems Application Strategy Because effective supply chain
operation is heavily dependent upon acquiring, sharing, and using
information, the development, review, and
enhancement of the IT application suite is extremely important. Manufacturing
Control Systems, Inc. evaluates he enterprise objectives, the markets served,
the enterprise operations, and the application suite in place. We assist in
the development of an application acquisition and enhancement strategy that
will promote goal attainment. The appropriate application suite will change
over time as new technologies appear and suites are updates. These changes in
functions available should always be evaluated. Information Systems Application Evaluation &
Selection Within any application area, the
quality of a specific solution provider’s product is both a moving target and
a major enterprise investment. Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. assists
its clients during the evaluation and selection effort of those products to
assure the most practical solution. We evaluate both the enterprise culture
and processes and the functionality and usability of the vendor products. Our
objective is to assure that the product selected maps well with the present
and anticipated needs of the enterprise and that the vendor, itself, is
reliable and economically stable. Our independence from the vendor community
assures the client of the integrity of our recommendations. Collaboration – Internal and External Interactions between both
enterprises and the individuals within them in the twenty-first century will be
based on a collaborative model rather than the arms-length model of the
twentieth. This is a major philosophical and cultural shift and changes the
way people and entities do their jobs, achieve their mission s, and interact
on very fundamental levels. Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. assists its
clients in creating, establishing, and maintaining the collaborative
environment. The changes required must not be merely accepted but fully
embraced at every level in the enterprise from the “C” level executive to the
hourly worker. The PEG Group a
Division of Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. The mission of the PEG Group is
to be the consistently reliable source of education and information for
commercial and industrial entities seeking to improve their processes and
enhancing their operations. Vision The vision of the PEG Group is
to be the preferred provider of education based upon the quality of the
material presented and the content of that material. What makes us unique? The Performance Enhancement
Group is an organization dedicated to the development and delivery of
superior education in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Warehousing and
Distribution Management, Materials and Operations Management, and Logistics.
It develops it own education material and maintains its relevancy. The
education sessions are available on both one and two day formats as well as
half day and one hour presentation formats. We are distinguished from other
organizations by four (4) characteristics. First, we are not aligned with a
specific technique or technology. We recognize that there is no one
universally correct or appropriate approach that can be applied to all
entities – one size does not fit all! Second, we are not aligned with any vendor
of product – either equipment or information systems. Therefore, we can
suggest any class of such products assuring attendees that it is our best
evaluation and that we not have a financial interest in their decision.
Third, and most significant, we discuss the barriers and constraints to
success openly and honestly as a part of the program and actual answer
questions. We do not try to fit the square peg into the round hole. Finally,
our courseware, the material that we leave behind is constructed in such a
manner as to be reference material that is usable and used long after the
class. Curriculums The PEG Group offers
multi-session curriculums in materials management, supply chain management,
distribution and logistics, and electronic commerce. The classes presented
under these curriculums have been developed by and the intellectual property
is owned by the delivering Instructors. All sessions are without commercial
content and do not promote a specific product. Pricing The Performance Enhancement
Group is a division of Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. and provides
on-site education sessions within the defined area of focus. Unlike other
providers of education services, we offer our services based on a fixed fee
for the services of the instructor plus the associated travel and living
costs and the cost of the course books for attendees. This model provides the
client entities with the lowest per attendee costs by encouraging broader
participation. Manufacturing
Control Systems, Inc. (MCS) GSA
Federal Supply Service Schedule for 874v
Logistics Worldwide (LOGWORLD) Contract
No. GS-10F-0189S MCS –Logworld - Program Office: Program Manager Contact
Information Phone:
216-291-1717 email:leo.klein@mcs4scm.com Fax
Number: 314-237-6237 Mailing Address: Attn: Contents: Contract Overview Contract Use Services Available from MCS Additional Services Available Labor Categories Ordering Instructions Company Overview Contract Overview The GSA Federal Supply Schedule
contract for LOGWOLD offers a broad spectrum of professional services that
can be applied to domestic or overseas locations by all federal government
Departments, Agencies, and offices as well as other organizations that have
been authorized to the contract under this schedule. The contract period is
from 14 March 2006 through 14 March 2010. At the end of this period there is
an additional option exercisable by GSA that may extend the contract period
through 1 April 2015. This schedule is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity (ID/IQ) contract with no specified maximum dollar value or limit to
a task order size. Under this schedule, using the
simplified GSA order procedures the contracting offices may issue either Firm
Fixed Price (FFP) or Labor Hour (L/H) based task orders directly with MCS
using the approved labor categories that have been approved and the
associated ceiling rates. The specific type of order is a determination of
the ordering office. The contract permits the deployment of a variety of
professional services for supply and value chain management, process
improvement, assessments, surveys, and information dissemination. The
contract may be used to commit Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. resources
as specified in the specific task order. Discounted rates may be offered on
an individual task order basis. Interested parties may learn more about the
use of the GSA schedules by visiting the website at www.fss.gsa.gov/schedules/.
Contract Use This contract is available for
use by all Department and agencies of the federal government as a source of
professional services for domestics and overseas use. This contract may also
be used by executive agencies, other federal entities, mix-ed ownership government entities, and the Logistics Services Available from MCS: SIN 874-501 - Supply and Value Chain Management Services Planning, development, management, operation and maintenance of logistics systems for the movement and maintenance of resources: System assessment , Material requirements planning, Inventory management and operation, Asset or property visibility and management, Operation of warehouses, stockrooms or storage facilities, Fulfillment systems and operations, Configuration management, Platform management, Vendor/acquisition management, Information processing systems analysis, design, implementation, Packaging, labeling, bar coding system consultation, design, implementation, operation and maintenance, Operation and maintenance of distribution and or material handling equipment, System modernization consultation, Warehouse and location management systems, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO process management), Logistics Strategic Planning services, Logistics Systems Engineering services, Global Integrated Supply Chain Solutions – planning and implementation, Logistics Program Management services and support, Supply Chain Logistics services, solutions, and support, Logistics Business Process Re-engineering, Logistics Performance Measures, and Program and Project Management SIN 874-502 - Acquisition Logistics Provides
logistics expertise in all program phases (planning, design, development,
test, production, fielding, sustainment, improvement, modification, disposal,
etc.) including: Acquisition and Life Cycle management, Participation in or
consultation to concept development or integrated process teams, Perform
needs assessments, Define and establish program objectives, strategies, plans
and schedules, Develop milestone documentation, Market research and
acquisition planning, Material requirements identification, planning,
acquisition and management, Develop specifications or performance based work
statements and task estimates, Configuration and data management and related
documentation, Supply chain integration planning, Inventory or asset
management, Vendor management, Conduct field problem analysis and recommend
corrective action, and Program and Project Management, Other supply and value chain
management or transportation and distribution functions, as described in
other SINs under this Schedule, may be ordered and
provided under this SIN or in conjunction with other SINs. Additional
Services Available: On-site,
Instructor-Lead Education is available only in conjunction with 874-502
efforts only. Labor Categories: Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. offers 5 labor categories and labor rates to quickly respond to
a variety of logistics requirements and locations worldwide. Each labor
category is provided with a set of qualifications that consider both
education and years of experience. This range of labor categories enables
Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. to assemble a team with the right
expertise and experience to meet your unique task requirements. The current
list of labor categories and rates offered by Manufacturing Control Systems,
Inc. under this schedule, is identified below.
Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc. will provide
its Logworld clients discounts based on volume of service hours or the
nature of the task in accord with our contract with GSA. A complete
listing of the services we offer may be found on our home page at http://www.msc4scm.com/.
The schedule of volume discounts is: 1 to 2 days no discount 3 to 5 days 10% discount 5 to 20 days 15% discount 20 to 50 days 20% discount 50+ days 25% discount A “day” is understood to be eight (8) hours of effort. MCS billing rates are for
professional services and do not include any travel and living expenses that
may be associated with the execution of a Delivery Order. Ordering Instructions: GSA s streamlined ordering procedures have reduced the
government procurement process to a few simple steps. While GSA Federal Supply
Service has already determined MCS rates to be fair and reasonable, ordering
offices must determine that the total price is reasonable for the specific
tasks required by the agency. After identifying a need for logistics services
and determining that the required services are within the scope of this
schedule, the government agency: 1. Prepares a Request for
Quotes which include: - A performance-based statement of work that outlines the work
to be performed - Type of Task Order labor hour (LH) or firm fixed price (FP) - Basis to be used for contractor selection (best value, low
cost, etc) 2. Transmits the Request
for Quotes to Contractors - Select at least three (more if TO value is over $1M) qualified
contractors on the schedule - Send Request for Quotes to selected contractors 3. Evaluates quotes and
selects the contractor to receive the order - Evaluate responses based upon the factors identified in the
request for quotes - Place the Order directly with the schedule contractor that
represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative
(considering price, special qualifications, administrative costs, etc.) Note: Special
ordering procedures have been established for DoD
Agencies when placing orders for services exceeding $100K IAW Section 803
of the FY 2002 Defense Authorization Bill. See the applicable DFARs for additional information. The Task Order is issued
directly from the requesting government agency s contracting office to the
selected contractor without GSA involvement in the procurement process. All
Task Order reporting requirements and remission of fees to GSA are the
responsibility of the contractor. The establishment of Blanket
Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for recurring services is permitted under this
contract. The potential volume of orders under BPAs, regardless of the size
of individual orders, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure
volume discounts. When establishing BPAs, ordering offices should inform
contractors in the request for quotes (based on the agency's requirement) if
a single BPA or multiple BPAs will be established, and indicate the basis
that will be used for selecting the contractors to be awarded the BPA(s). Please contact the Manufacturing Control Systems, Inc.
Logworld Program Office at 216-291-1717 or 314 237-6237 or visit our web site
at http://www.mcs4scm.com for assistance and additional information on ordering logistics
services. Company Overview Manufacturing Control Systems,
Inc. is a professional services company based in metropolitan |
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