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9 Critical ERP Features for Discrete Manufacturers

OptiProERP

Manufacturers need specific functionality to run their businesses effectively. Let’s examine what ERP functionality is critical for discrete manufacturers. Inventory Management. Having the right inventory on hand to build your products is crucial. It should track the status and location of every inventory item.

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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

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How Much Do ERP Systems Cost?

QAD

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a software solution used by businesses to plan and manage daily operations, like supply chain, manufacturing, services, financials and other programs or processes. The greatest benefit to ERP systems is having one reliable source of truth for your company. Inventory Management.

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Time for a Supply Chain Metrics Cleaning

Logility

This holds true no matter if your company is a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or manufacturer. Fewer meaningful and insightful metrics that lead to a common knowledge base and clear understanding on how to make improvements are better than many metrics that lead to conflict and confusion.

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5 Must-Have Software Solutions for the Healthcare Industry

Precoro

Moreover, with procurement software, it’s also possible to track supplies and approve new purchases anytime, anywhere. Additionally, procurement software for the healthcare industry streamlines communication between requesters and approvers within the medical institution, as well as communication with suppliers.

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Research, Trends & Insights: Digital Imperative for Life Sciences

QAD

For over 16 years, industry executives, technology innovators and regulators have trusted Axendia to provide analysis, advice and insights at the intersection of business, regulatory and technology domains based on trusted sources. ? ? ? ? ?. Adoption of Digital Technologies in Life Science Manufacturing. Daniel: Absolutely.

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Insights from the C-Suite: Supply Chain People Are Making a Difference in the World

Material Handling & Logistics

Whereas APICS itself once was focused largely on production and inventory control, since its acquisition of the Supply Chain Council in 2014 the organization has reestablished itself with a focus on helping its members achieve supply chain excellence. Will they care about how it’s made? Will they care about how it got there? I’d say, not yet.