The operations plan that relies on pursuing and managing a series of short-term contractual obligations is starting to fade. To manage all of the elements of these relationships, technology must be leveraged to provide a comprehensive, enterprise-wide solution. J.D. Edwards addresses the specialized software needs of engineering and construction companies through its support of general contractors, heavy highway, specialty contractors, contract managers, and engineers. J.D. Edwards construction customers currently comprise 26 percent of ENR magazine's top 100 construction companies. OneWorld helps these industries optimize the performance of employees, facilities, stakeholders, and customers within their supply chain.
Employees are a valuable asset for engineers and contractors.
An employee's attributes can range from computer skills to expertise using a specific gang forming system, or from knowledge of contractual formats to understanding environmental requirements. Selection criteria for employees may include years with the company, project type, knowledge of a given system, education levels, specialized training, safety record, and many other factors. The ability to rapidly access this data is crucial to fulfilling clients' needs, and it sets the groundwork for long-term employee development. Facilities and equipment are the workhorses of many organizations. A system that can be instructed to recognize warranty obligations, forecast maintenance needs, track inventory of all components, and automatically send service notices is invaluable.