ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Supply Chain Digital Twins: Why You Need Them As supply chain disruptions seem to be here to stay (and increasing in amplitude), planners across industries are looking for ways to make more accurate planning decisions – and digital twins are a great tool for that. But here, we’ll be talking about supply chain digital twins.

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QAD

JULY 13, 2023

If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights. One such technology that has gained immense popularity and proven its value is the cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

The ERP channel landscape is transforming. While on-premises ERP deployments are still more common than one might think among mid-market manufacturers and distributors, Cloud ERP deployment has rapidly accelerated. There is an opportunity for ERP vendors to incentivize partners to stay abreast of technology developments.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is no secret that the manufacturer and distributor sectors have been some of the hardest hit by the global health crisis and recent geopolitical instability. Tackling the various hurdles faced by manufacturers and distributors requires a strategic approach. Implementing innovative cost-saving for a manufacturer.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

It enables you to figure out the “what,” the “when,” the “where,” and the “how many” behind all your manufacturing activities: What: Determine the exact product mix you’ll need to produce to satisfy customer demand. Your master production schedule also enables you to understand the constraints across your entire manufacturing network.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

The consumer goods industry may have experienced tremendous growth, but figuring out what consumers want is an ever-evolving puzzle. This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We Bad enough to become the subject of memes. With consumers expecting brands to meet their demands – no matter what issues the supply chain may have – these 12 leaders are here to help.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 28, 2023

Large enterprises have long understood the benefits of ERP technology in essential processes such as procurement, planning and inventory control, but for smaller businesses, it can feel like an unnecessary or extravagant investment. However, there is a compelling case to be made for small businesses to consider implementing ERP software.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

Manufacturers and distributors can leverage Cloud ERP to revolutionize the way they do business and manage disruption as the impact of the global pandemic, regional instabilities, and natural disasters continues to cause supply chain volatility. Cloud ERP for a resilient supply chain. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP.

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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

Your business can use it to create a demand plan, which will help you set inventory levels, plan production, create manufacturing schedules, and drive other parts of your supply chain. It’s crucial for your demand plan to be accurate because it’s used to set your procurement and manufacturing levels.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

Spurs in consumer demand, rising globalization and the dependence on fragile global supply chains are changing the manufacturing landscape as we know it. This is where the industry experiences an information overload. This is where the industry experiences an information overload. No need for disparate systems!

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Logility

JULY 21, 2022

regardless of size, industry, or market ? Serving 4 million customers in 150 countries with a global team of 100,000 experts across more than 100 locations (manufacturing sites and distribution centers), Johnson Controls’ ability to plan is critical. Every business ? can relate to the same challenge: customer frustration.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The wholesale distribution and manufacturing (WD&M) landscape is entering a new era. The industry arena is more demanding and fast-paced than ever. ERP and spreadsheet-based processes aren’t effective enough in handling the demands of modern commerce. B2B customers increasingly expect a commerce-like experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

The steel industry is not easy. A pound of apples costs about the same as a pound of steel, yet steel is a complex product produced using high-tech metallurgical and manufacturing processes. They produce a wide range of products for the automotive, construction, engineering, and packaging industries. What does that mean?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 16, 2022

As a manufacturing or distribution management team you must make tough decisions on managing operations within the organization. One such decision might be to implement a new ERP system or even upgrade your existing one and investigate what value it will offer. Why upgrade your ERP system. Outdated technology.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2022

We recently surveyed CFOs and finance executives in the manufacturing and distribution sectors to study how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. This is especially critical to the US Food and Beverage industry respondents ( 69% ). The predominant industry ranking this area of focus is Furniture and Fittings, at 46%.

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RFgen

JANUARY 12, 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems deliver incredible benefits to the businesses that implement them. A foundational element in digital transformation strategies, ERP systems help organizations face evolving challenges and control costs. ERP systems can be deployed one of two ways: in the cloud or on-premise (“on-prem”).

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. No matter the industry, customer satisfaction remains of utmost importance. Industry: carrier regulations, trade compliance and transportation. Different deliverables apply to every industry.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

One such technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP is a broad term that encompasses the financial, manufacturing and distribution capabilities of a company. However, the success of an ERP system largely depends on the quality of its master data.

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QAD

JANUARY 23, 2024

Adding to their gratifications is the fact that Partnering with QAD means aligning with a global leader in the software industry that not only specializes in key verticals but also offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the most critical challenges in manufacturing and supply chain management.

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QAD

OCTOBER 27, 2022

COVID-19 , supply chain issues , workforce changes – companies like yours have had to adapt in so many ways to survive, maybe by resizing your organization, making different products, changing to different distribution channels, or even more radical changes. Adapting to Change with an Adaptive ERP.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The past year has shown us that if organizations and industries are to keep up with the fast-paced change and uncertainty of the current market, they need to accelerate their digital transformation strategy. The pandemic has been the catalyst for change, with a drive to fundamentally rethink the manufacturing and distribution space.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

In this tech-driven world, data is the driving force for every business, many of which use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. ERP software is a complete business management suite integrating data and business functions across sales, finance, accounting, purchasing, production, and other departments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

They have a complex network of suppliers, internal assets, and transportation and manufacturing partners, many of whom are changing on an ongoing basis. But something called ERP 4.0 Supply chain planning systems can optimize across a company’s whole interconnected set of sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

As a manufacturing leader, you’re faced with constant disruptions, labor shortages, and the threat of job loss — time is of the essence. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of technology investment in manufacturing, highlighting the three areas where manufacturers need to invest.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2024

The ways in which manufacturers extract and apply business intelligence (BI) are in transition. Depending on a variety of factors, manufacturers are relying on everything from manually produced spreadsheets to inflexible legacy ERP systems all the way to “smart manufacturing” approaches utilizing IoT and even IIoT.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. It takes time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex LLC offers more than 100,000 products across a variety of industries. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. It is part of Koch Industries.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

If your business uses an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for inventory operations, then you know system uptime is crucial. As the backbone of your supply chain processes, material movements must be recorded in the ERP for financial and efficiency reasons.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2021

For food and beverage manufacturers, the response is one of relief if it’s not your product, or utter terror if it is. How can food and beverage processors and manufacturers become better prepared to prevent potential safety issues and comply with future changes to regulations? Minimizing Recalls with an Adaptive ERP.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Too little inventory also creates problems — for manufacturing, customer service, and maintenance. For a small manufacturing operation, with limited inventory items, a small storage area, and a few customer orders, a spreadsheet might manage inventory sufficiently. The rise of Industry 4.0 The role of inventory management.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a result, many product development and manufacturing companies are investing in cloud solutions to help compete with bigger brands. There is also a possibility that if you’re using outside manufacturing partners, you might build to the incorrect bill of materials (BOM).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. These results herald upcoming issues for future manufacturing reporting earnings calls. Another night staring out the window from a dark airport terminal. Today, I ended a 45-day speaking tour. The reason?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

What should the distribution network look like, which activities should be combined and what does the service level look like? The same applies to integrating brick and mortar retail with the online store as well as to distribution and fulfilment centres. How long the company has been in business also turns out to be unimportant.

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