Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. It refers to the process of purchasing, storing, and tracking the various goods required to build a product. In this manufacturing inventory management guide What is manufacturing inventory management?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). The Industry 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks.

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Logility

MARCH 1, 2022

includes new supply network maps and PLM dashboards designed to help businesses optimize processes and accelerate time-to-market. release allows users on Logility’s Digital Supply Chain Platform to visualize the global relationships of their interconnected supply network with supply chain network maps. Logility 21.03

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. Supply chain practitioners are beginning to understand the same is true for supply chain planning (SCP) and multi-enterprise supply chain network solutions. Connected Planning. Visibility to Events.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges. Responding to global disruptions.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2024

Sustainable manufacturing is about product creation that doesn’t deplete natural resources or harm the environment. It’s a blend of innovative technologies and eco-friendly practices that companies might implement, including the use of renewable energy sources, recycled materials, and more durable product designs which are easier to repair.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Typically, we make it at least one month into the new year before we have to revise our plans. However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. This is an important time for the supply chain profession. For more information on the research, click here.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing? Here’s how it works.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Manufacturers have incurred significant financial losses due to supply chain disruptions and the subsequent inventory management challenges. Companies struggling to manage their supply chains often lack data for decision making, have siloed systems and inefficient inventory management practices. Tracking issues.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

For manufacturers that have grown up from a small business, with a handful of employees and few customers, to one with many staff and customers, there comes a time when the business software needs of the company have to be re-evaluated. Here are ten reasons how an ERP system can help manufacturers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

Material Requirements Planning for a modern manufacturing environment Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is software that helps companies estimate the required quantities of raw materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure manufacturing has all the items needed to make products to satisfy demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Their purchases are often strongly determined by nutritional value, packaging, and shelf-life. The food and beverage industry is the most important player in South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing approximately R85 billion a year to South Africa’s manufacturing sector. Traceability and product recalls.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Usually, the final product is a combination of custom manufactured components and standard components. MTO operations bring their own set of unique challenges.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and their end-customers constantly engage in a complicated dance that has no choreographed steps. Sometimes CPG manufacturers take the lead and sometimes consumers take the lead. Most business consultants today urge CPG manufacturers and retailers to become consumer-centric and demand-driven.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear manufacturing facility within the United States. Once more, the footwear provider has plans to double an existing U.S. sales, the supply network has domestic value of 70 percent of greater.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

As members of one of the most highly regulated industries in the world, medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges. From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. How ERP helps Assemble To Order (ATO) manufacturers.

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My Office Apps

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Why MRP is a Game-Changer for Manufacturing Success In the fierce competition of the manufacturing industry, the ability to keep pace with constantly changing market conditions is crucial. This is where Material Requirements Planning (MRP) comes in, a vital tool that plays a fundamental role in any manufacturing process.

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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 supply chain was shaken by disruptions and market volatility, and the need for adaptation became immediate. 2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Manufacturing SMBs article and permission to publish here provided by Alina Akk. Inventory management is a holistic and logical methodology for handling both raw materials and finished products. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Unleashed

MAY 7, 2023

With the right systems in place, manufacturing inventory management can help to reduce production and ensure all operational processes are carried out effectively and efficiently. In this guide, we cover the types of manufacturing inventory, the costs, and a few handy strategies for managing it effectively.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. As this innovative approach gains traction across various industries, the need for seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems becomes increasingly evident.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. How Supply Chain Management is changing. In fact, 73% of supply-chain functions were still using spreadsheets!

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DynaSys

JUNE 30, 2020

It’s a universal truth that in supply chains there has to be a plan. A plan of what is going to be sold, a plan of what inventory is needed to meet the demand, a plan of what to make, and a plan of what to buy. The impact has been felt in every supply chain in the world.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. To achieve their transformation goals, they should consider an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system geared towards their industry’s key needs. Integration of design and manufacturing.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four supply chain experts share their advice on avoiding insolvency during turbulent times. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. Global Wide Production Activity. The July 2022 J.P.

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