Reference information model for the manufacturing industry?

Hello,
Do anybody know about some kind of reference information model in the manufactoring industry or any organization that are working on devloping this (doesn't have to be for the full information landscape, could be for bits and picees)?
Thanks for your help and support,
Markus Johansson

Hi Markus,
There is a project plan for manufacturing on master data. Check this out:
http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid193_gci1360459,00.html
Some info you can see this docs also:
http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid193_gci1360448,00.html
http://searchmanufacturingerp.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid193_gci1360466,00.html
Regards,
---Satish

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Customer service feedback :" I also have faced the same issue - sorry sir - you have no choice"
Message was edited by: Kevinpthomas

Kevinpthomas wrote:
A) When I bought the phone in US, I didnt know that I would be relocating to SA as part of my job transfer where the particular part number would not be available.
B) I would have to fly to US to fix the phone or request a friend to do so which would then require me to courier the phone to US and then back to SA. SA charges duty on iphones to prevent the imported sale in the country. The process would require months to get the phone repaired and serviced which would require me to obtain a temporary phone in the period of not having a phone. Once I get a normal phone, I would have to pay to the telecom service company to change from nano sim to normal sim and then again pay for conversion from normal sim to nano sim. The total cost alone (forget the inconvience) is USD 1200 approx.
For whose fault - Apples Fault. Now as stated earlier the issue is not due to usage that requires warranty rather it is due to MANUFACTURING FAULT. Recall guideline are different from warranty guideline. The phone is outside warranty and now to refer to a manufacturing defect resulting in a recall and then linking to the warranty guideline is unfair to the customer.
Well my friend, we dont even have to go through all this then - simply state tough luck apple user - its our mistake but you know we told you after warranty guideline. Is it reasonable to assume a persons life wont change after more than a year (outside warranty period) ? Well what I signed up for warranty was within the warranty period I accept the requirement of fixing the phone in US. Had Apple found the issue the next day I could have fixed it while I was in US. Well the issue to occur after more than 1.5 yrs and been told you can not fix it anywhere outside US.
Think as a customer and the situation that required the service.
A) When I bought the phone in US, I didnt know that I would be relocating to SA as part of my job transfer where the particular part number would not be available.
That's your problem, not Apple's. It is your responsibility, as a consumer, to be aware of the terms & conditions of your warranty. Why didn't you sell your iPhone or give it to a friend or family member if it was going to be a temporary relocation?
It's called 'personal responsibility'. Learn it.
Show me where Apple stated that the iPhone you bought has an international warranty. Please. I'll wait.
B) I would have to fly to US to fix the phone or request a friend to do so which would then require me to courier the phone to US and then back to SA. SA charges duty on iphones to prevent the imported sale in the country. The process would require months to get the phone repaired and serviced which would require me to obtain a temporary phone in the period of not having a phone. Once I get a normal phone, I would have to pay to the telecom service company to change from nano sim to normal sim and then again pay for conversion from normal sim to nano sim. The total cost alone (forget the inconvience) is USD 1200 approx.
That's your problem, not Apple's. It's not Apple's fault that you reside in an area or region that is so restrictive. Were you forced to go to that country from the U.S., or did you choose to do so?
For whose fault - Apples Fault. Now as stated earlier the issue is not due to usage that requires warranty rather it is due to MANUFACTURING FAULT. Recall guideline are different from warranty guideline. The phone is outside warranty and now to refer to a manufacturing defect resulting in a recall and then linking to the warranty guideline is unfair to the customer.
It's not a recall. It's an extension of the warranty service. And it clearly states on the website about the program that: Apple may restrict or limit repair to the original country of purchase. [https://www.apple.com/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/]
Well my friend, we dont even have to go through all this then - simply state tough luck apple user - its our mistake but you know we told you after warranty guideline. Is it reasonable to assume a persons life wont change after more than a year (outside warranty period) ? Well what I signed up for warranty was within the warranty period I accept the requirement of fixing the phone in US. Had Apple found the issue the next day I could have fixed it while I was in US. Well the issue to occur after more than 1.5 yrs and been told you can not fix it anywhere outside US.
Think as a customer and the situation that required the service.
First off, you're not my friend. You are taking no personal responsibility and acting like an entitled child.
You're an adult. Act like one.

Reference information model for the manufacturing industry?

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