SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Investing in digital transformation training. There are essential benefits from different types of training needed for digital transformation. Sure, train software use, train software system-admin, all essential, but just as important is to expose the implementing techies to your business. The Manufacturing 4.0

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. Manufacturers invest a great deal in resources to improve manufacturing efficiency and streamline their operations. Manufacturers are always looking for ways to produce more and make the shop floor more efficient.

Optimal Sourcing 90

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This global, Tier 1 manufacturer is headquartered in Stockholm and had revenues of over $8 billion last year. Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. Soon we will do more training.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. Continuous improvement initiatives help enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Document processes and provide training to employees to ensure compliance and proficiency. Below are some best practices to follow.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

APQP’s focus on customer needs ensures that products are developed and manufactured to fulfill those requirements, resulting in increasing customer satisfaction, improved customer loyalty and business competitiveness. Since then, the APQP process has gained momentum and piqued the interest of manufacturers across various industries.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, the quest for continuous improvement has become imperative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. – Operational improvements (reduction of lead time, increase in productivity, and reduction in work-in-process inventory, etc.).

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Before I started doing this research, I believed procurement and manufacturing were aligned. While this is the case in 50% of the organizations, there are many organizations with large alignment gaps between finance/operations and procurement/manufacturing. The focus cannot be about only continuous improvement of existing processes.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Internet of Things (IoT): Extending the Reach of BPA Internet of Things (IoT) enhances BPA by providing a continuous stream of real-time data for ML analysis, crucial for automating and refining operations. These evaluations should guide towards continuous improvement.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 20, 2023

If a manufacturer has to wait an extra day for raw materials to arrive, they might lose a customer. In manufacturing, for example, lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire production process , from when the initial order or request was made to the final delivery. Let’s dive in.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Long-Term Supplier Relationship Negotiation: Focused on establishing a long-term relationship with a supplier, this negotiation may include agreements for continuous improvement, innovation, and cost reduction. Alternative Sourcing Negotiation: This negotiation explores alternative sourcing options when necessary.

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QAD

MARCH 23, 2021

Check out these upcoming training opportunities to expand your skill set with QAD’s new Adaptive UX functionality! Available QAD Training Courses. This detailed functional training will teach you to use the new Adaptive UX Action Centers and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support the specific needs of your company.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

An intentional approach to bill of materials (BOM) management is essential for improving the efficiency of your manufacturing process. These components help manufacturers to effectively plan, source, and manage the production process. What is BOM management?

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American Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Overview of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management encompasses the planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of products or services. Lean manufacturing and just-in-time production minimize waste and inventory levels while maximizing efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. While companies want to improve supply chain performance and drive value, it is easier said than done. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. Invest in training/re-certification. Cross-train all employees. Use flextime. Move your time clocks.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2023

It involves the movement, storage, control, and protection of goods throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Lastly, but equally importantly, training and awareness are the gatekeepers of safety. That’s the essence of ergonomics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. Cloud and open source analytics are fueling new markets giving rise of new software providers in analytics with names like Board, Cloudera, EveryAngle, Enterra Solutions, FusionOps, Halo, Qlik, Spotfire, Transvoyant, Trifecta, and Trufa. New solutions offer great promise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 18, 2022

You need to be listening to what people are saying, to the sounds of a manufacturing line running or a distribution centre operating. Your skills must be trained and developed so acutely that you can see many moves ahead, just like in a chess game. You need to have the ears of a dog or a bat. It gives you an incredible edge.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Poka-yoke is a Japanese lean manufacturing strategy that aims to eliminate mistakes and defects during the manufacturing process – a simple yet effective quality control tool that can be used to reduce errors in almost any industry. Here we give you the all-you-need-to-know practical guide to poka-yoke for SME manufacturers.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

As governments and hospitals work to stamp out Covid-19, manufacturers are also struggling to manage the virus’ impact on their supply chains. Many are quick to blame just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing for their lack of components and raw materials. It quickly grew in popularity and not just for car manufacturers.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. Everything’s connected—your engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Cited Sources [link].

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Logility

MARCH 31, 2022

There are obvious risks involved in sourcing goods from other countries. Many businesse s today source goods or services from a third party overseas , and there is obvious risk involved. Good manufacturing practices (GMP). Managing global vendors well is an investment in the future of your business. Proper Vendor Onboarding.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If the health crisis led to a collapse of nearly 25% of manufacturing production in the spring of 2020 ; it has now bounced back and returned to a level of production close to what it was before the crisis. and that of the pharmacy is 10 points above. ( *INSEE Source No 262 published on the : 10/05/2021 ).

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When companies leverage data from various sources such as sales history, market trends, and external factors, predictive analytics paired with supply chain intelligence provide valuable insights that enable better decision-making and proactive planning – like never before.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The basic principle of 5S is to organise workspaces in such a way as to improve flow, reduce processes and eliminate waste – and make your manufacturing business more efficient. What are the 5S principles in lean manufacturing? How-to steps for 5S implementation 1.

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RFgen

MAY 16, 2023

Effective Tips for Finding and Training Top Warehouse Workers READ NOW » Data Analytics Techniques for Inventory Management Several data analytics techniques can be employed to optimize inventory control. Data Quality and Integration Ensuring data quality and integrating data from various sources can be a significant challenge.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Unleashed

MARCH 15, 2019

The good news is that there are many ways for companies to improve their inventory accuracy, here are just three. There are various programmes of quality inventory control available for companies to adopt such as JIT , Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Total Quality Management. Improving traceability is a major step in reducing waste.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Some tips for using supply chain agility to manage compliance challenges: Conduct regular assessments of the legal and regulatory landscape in the markets where you operate or source from and identify potential changes or challenges that could affect your supply chain. How can I assess the agility of my current supply chain?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

On Wednesday morning, when I finished speaking at the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing in Fort Lauderdale, an executive from J&J pulled me aside and said, “Our strengths, are now our vulnerabilities.” ” He continued, “Great mass marketing used be our differentiator, but now the barriers to entry have changed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. In the building of global supply chains, in the last decade, across value networks, outsourcing to third-party logistics, and contract manufacturing accelerated. A Critical Review of the Contract Manufacturing Model. There are many reasons.

Supply Chain Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

This lack of alignment is an impediment to improving balance sheet results. My first job was in manufacturing in the 1980’s. In the traditional supply chain world, the processes of sell, deliver, make, source, and plan are separate and distinct. They lack alignment. I am a product of traditional, silo-based thinking.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Many of my clients save 5-10% of funds from their continuous improvement projects and self-fund their efforts. Digital sourcing? The digital supply chain transformation requires rethinking the basics. The next step is education.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. What drives my passion?

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). She is the Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing, and she has 10 years of experience in Responsible Purchasing. through manufacturing conditions, complex supply chain, etc.).

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