n order to meet desired designs of the customers. The use of CAD programs at Evans enables them to analyze and investigate a wider range of design alternatives. CAD's also help to produce top quality specs with a minimal amount of time or money spent. These are the purposes of Evans strategic plan and advantage. By using the visual imaging software, the client also has the opportunity to view the final product without having invested all of its time and capital. This is part of Evans strategic advantage in that they try to keep a high profile with their customers. Since all of Evans engineering and designing departments are not in the same building, the use of LAN's is a viable way to ensure speedy communication and confirmation of the client's orders. Yet another part of the Evans strategic advantage with the use of IT is their production machinery that rely on CAD blueprints. These machines, that cut and mold the products according to the specs of the design, use blueprint data as a guide or a map of what to do. This ensures flawless precision that is important in developing a high quality product, gaining a favorable reputation, and keeping customers happy. Their machines also fit within the strategy as they reduce the amount of waste and time necessary for each product. This creates faster turnover time that in turn generates greater sales and revenue because of the ability of Evans to handle more clientele.These machines are tied into the Manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system that Evans has installed. Comprised of three major components; the master production schedule, material requirements planning, and shop floor control, this system enables Evans to increase efficiency and overall effectiveness. The master production schedule component sets overall production goals based on due dates and size of project. The MRP component then develops a detailed production schedule to accomplish the master schedule, using ...
