SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The lack of interoperability between decision support platforms is a problem for companies attempting to improve decisions from the channel to supplier bi-directionally through technology. My Point of View (POV): current processes and technologies are insufficient. When he speaks of the supply chain, he means procurement.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2022

Manufacturing capacity is severely diminished. the traditional supply chain model is falling short. Now more than ever, the conventional silos of planning, sourcing, and procurement teams must be connected into one cohesive network. This is where a digital supply chain platform can help. Let’s face it ?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. Network cost modeling. I recently changed continents and realized that my favorite hair styler wouldn’t work in the U.S., Response to disruptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

In our pandemic research, we interviewed thirty manufacturers. To gain insights, we interviewed Alexandros Skandalakis, Director of Manufacturing Capacity, reporting to operations/manufacturing globally within Philip Morris. We wanted to find a better way to design our network and optimize future manufacturing outcomes.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

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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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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

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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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The supply chain space is heavily laden with acronyms, gobbledygook, false narratives, and over-hyped, fast-talking technology sales teams. I have built five such systems for companies. Translation of the demand forecast into planned orders to minimize manufacturing constraints. In my writing, I try to get clear on definitions.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! The manufacturing industry is experiencing a global boom, and this is the very reason that modern manufacturers need a great ERP solution to improve efficiency.

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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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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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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2024

Note that network enablement is not possible from most ERP platforms. My definition of a network is the bi-directional information exchange of manufacturing, procurement, quality, and transportation signals across multiple tiers of trading partners in a many-to-many trading partner information exchange with minimal latency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

Procurement in manufacturing companies is often not done correctly. With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. The key to creating an effective market-driven demand plan is access to rich forecasts based on inputs from multiple sources. And that’s pretty astonishing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Integration of design and manufacturing. Quality management. Traceability.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

This time last year artificial intelligence (AI) was an obscure, mainly academic, technology to most of us. In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. The impact of AI on manufacturing is that the skills used will be more advanced.

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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. Breaking Down the Definitions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Everything, from the first interaction with the organisation, to the purchase and after-sales support, must be designed with the customer in mind and implemented in such a way that customer only remembers a seamlessly smooth experience. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. So, how do you become customer-centric?

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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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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to be sure you’re equipping your organization with the right demand planning software. Here are our answers to some of the most common questions about demand planning software. What is demand planning software? What are the benefits of demand planning software?

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our first webinar with Oliver Wight discussed common people, process and technology pitfalls that hinder IBP initiatives. Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling. Let’s explore them briefly in this blog post.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. These disconnections can seriously hurt manufacturers and retailers in today’s online, service-driven economy where consumer expectations are defined by the Amazon experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance.

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Logility

MARCH 1, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced upgrades to its software designed to elevate planning capabilities across the product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Learn more about the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform. ATLANTA – March 1, 2022 – Logility, Inc.,

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 16, 2023

BOSTON — January 16, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain optimization software, today introduced the launch of Inventory Hub®, a Dynamic Data Unification Platform that provides retailers with a “single source of truth” for inventory data across their enterprises. “As

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many businesses use some form of Total Cost of Ownership model to support their Procurement and sourcing decisions. In fact these models are not just used casually, but they often are designed to inform and make optimal sourcing choices. What is a Total Cost of Ownership Model?

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

If there’s a bright spot anywhere it’s the fact that, as logistics challenges have grown, so has the availability of advanced technologies to manage these challenges. For logistics teams, digital control towers add maximum value when they’re integrated with the transportation management system (TMS). Warehouse Task Automation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. They saw how technology gave many businesses competitive advantage during the pandemic, and they are aware of how the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change industries. The platform for digital capabilities. What is 4IR?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Such sourcing events can be in the context of direct materials or logistics capacity.

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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. Taking the Digital Path to Purchase. Changing Nature of Consumer Behavior. ”[3]. Using Home as a Hub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Design and planning software has been utilized for the last several decades to manage these operational risks. fall under this category as well.

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