The standard modules in an MIS system are usually divided as follows

摘要

Defines the individual elements of a job, the processes and materials that will be used to produce them and the associated costs. This information is combined to create an estimate, which in turn is used to generate a quote, define many of the details of an order, inform production scheduling and relay materials requirements to purchasing. The estimating module is the core of MIS systems in the print industry. In a fully fledged MIS working with JDF and JMF actual production data is used to inform the estimate.