My Office Apps

MAY 30, 2023

ERP for Distributors: Streamlining Operations for Efficiency and Growth In today’s competitive business landscape, distributors face numerous challenges in managing their operations efficiently while ensuring sustainable growth. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have emerged as a powerful solution to address these challenges.

Optimal Sourcing 80

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 80

QAD

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies are accelerating their digital transformation to build the type of enterprise that can get back up and running fast when a disaster, or disruption of any kind, strikes. The company has been a QAD customer since the 1990s and moved its ERP operations from on-premise to the cloud in 2014.

Lebanon 95

Lebanon Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 95

IQMS

APRIL 15, 2021

Bottom Line: Improving shop floor productivity, keeping customers loyal, and controlling costs need to start with real-time production data. The goal is to have end-to-end visibility across all plant floors to see how improving efficiency reduces costs and delights customers by shipping their orders on time.

Analytics Software 105

Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Digital transformation is aggressively scaling up across all sectors of the manufacturing industry. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D printing, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality are transforming the manufacturing world. What is Augmented Reality (AR)? It creates a 3D interface.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 52

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?

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

My Office Apps

MARCH 23, 2023

Cloud-based ERP Software: What Is It and How It Works? In order to grow in the highly competitive business environment of today, organizations need state-of-the-art technology that can help them innovate and scale quickly. This is where cloud-based ERP software and all of its benefits come into play.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 71

ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2020

Serving more than 130 countries, 40 industries and 17,000 customer distributors/dealers, SKF’s vast supply chain includes 94 manufacturing plants in 24 countries worldwide. By 2014 there were some 800,000 item-locations in its core bearing business, in some 40 installations of five+ different ERP systems around the world.

Gartner 248

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 248

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy will account for 47% of the world’s electricity generation by 2030 — up from 30% in 2022. These include manufacturers of wind turbines, equipment used for solar power and hydropower, and components used in geothermal plants.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

OptiProERP

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The global pandemic has brought significant changes in the manufacturing industry. To grow, small manufacturers need to rethink their production processes and consider digital solutions. Many small-scale manufacturers are ready to go digital but investing in a new ERP system raises some concerns for them.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Arena Solutions

JUNE 13, 2023

Research shows that 97% of hardware startups fail because they didn’t deliver their product on time, there was a lack of consumer demand, a high burn rate, product strategy mistakes, or regulatory uncertainty. Research, design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing are some of the processes that go into hardware product development.

Supply Chain Design Software 84

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling Software 84

QAD

AUGUST 30, 2022

Some of us may be set up to succeed, while others not so much. Their risk adversity came with a penalty, and every change has a cost, especially when you don’t change your strategy and pivot fast enough. We all know that change in any industry is constant. ACES: Catalysts for the Future of Automotive Mobility.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Automotive 96

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. What is RFID Technology?

Manufacturing Procurement 92

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 92

ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

It can affect production, sales, turnaround time, customer satisfaction and even profitability. Inventory management is the art of tracking goods from suppliers to manufacturers to warehouses and finally to points of sale, all while balancing stock levels to minimize costs and risks. What is Inventory Management?

Inventory Management Software 52

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With 2024 on the horizon, more manufacturers are adopting smart manufacturing technology. It is helping them capture benefits across the entire manufacturing value chain. Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings Analytics Software 52

ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. In today’s connected digital world, maximizing productivity by reducing uncertainties is the top priority across industries. AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 98

QAD

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Looking back to plan ahead In a time when most furniture is made overseas, there remains a small but vibrant community of furniture manufacturers in a part of Mississippi better known for the birthplace of Elvis Presley than domestic manufacturing. Then, these manufacturers turned to the FTZ program. They are areas of the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 91

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 28, 2017

As air travel demand soars, aircraft equipment manufacturers continue to innovate in areas like jet engine fuel efficiency, navigation technology and materials science. These improvements, especially around fuel efficiency, are driving demand for newer aircraft models, and speeding up the replacement of previous generations as a result.

Aerospace 179

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IQMS

JANUARY 9, 2020

Bottom Line: 2020 manufacturing trends are driven by manufacturers’ strong confidence in their ability to deliver high-quality products that earn repeat orders while delivering excellent customer experiences. What we learned together creates the foundation of our top ten manufacturing trends for 2020.

Trends 91

Trends Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 91

QAD

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Remaining competitive is a top priority for any manufacturing operation. To stay ahead, companies must be knowledgeable about production trends contributing to their competitors’ success. Learn more about what lean manufacturing is and the five principles helping manufacturers get ahead. Toyoda and Taiichi ?no

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing 52

IQMS

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Bottom Line: It’s in the striving to always keep improving process and product quality based on insights from their Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) that helps manufacturers become stronger and more responsive to customers in tough times.

Manufacturing 65

Manufacturing Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 65

QAD

JUNE 16, 2021

Managing the shop floor, inventory, operations and scheduling are some of the keys to ensuring a manufacturing business runs smoothly. As manufacturing and supply chains scale to meet larger global needs, real-time data and software systems allow manufacturers to automate processes and make smart data-driven decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 52

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2020

Thanks to the Trump administration’s trade wars, IDC analysts note, “Costs throughout the manufacturing value chain are seemingly impacted every day. The uncertainty appears likely to continue into 2020, and thus manufacturers’ optimism has experienced a noteworthy setback. Manufacturing trends. technologies.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Business success depends on decisions – decisions that range from target market selection to vendor engagement, production and sales targets, logistics routes, and even talent hiring. As a result, making business decisions requires significant efforts in gathering and analyzing data. What Exactly is Supply Chain Decision Intelligence?

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 59

QAD

AUGUST 25, 2021

What is ERP, and Why is it Important? For many companies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are a critical element of their success. ERP refers to software and systems that are used to plan and manage all core supply chain, manufacturing, services, financial and other processes of an organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software 52

QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

Industry-wide change is forcing manufacturers to enhance their capabilities, and speed is vital for reducing the uncertainties around responding to change. Raman will share his blueprint of how IT can successfully become an innovation partner by leveraging emerging trends such as AI and edge computing.

Automotive 109

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QAD

MARCH 10, 2022

Maybe you’re saying, I’m in up to my ankles now, that’s far enough, I’ll get the agility benefits we talked about last time and call it a day. Anytime we analyze how the business runs, examine processes that might need to be updated and compare your practices to best practices, we learn. Do you manufacture something?

Forecasting Software 92

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QAD

JULY 15, 2021

Given the demand for critical care equipment like ventilators, personal protective equipment, and key medicines, life sciences companies were left scrambling to produce and in some cases source these important life sustaining products at an unprecedented rate. Are manufacturers ready for the next disruption? .

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 97

IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Bottom Line: The top 10 manufacturing trends reflect how manufacturers are planning to achieve their goals of revenue growth, operational improvements, digital transformation, and launching new products and services in 2019. CAGR, this area is going to lead all IT investment categories for manufacturing CEOs.

Manufacturing Procurement 102

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Trends Manufacturing 102

IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

Manufacturing Procurement 64

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 64

QAD

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cloud ERP vs On-Premise ERP. To understand what cloud ERP is, you first have to understand the on-premise ERP model it evolved from. ERP, which stands for enterprise resource planning , is a term that was introduced in the 1990s referring to software that automates business processes across a company.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2014

Cloud computing offers newer, better, and more flexible ERP solutions. SAP and Oracle now offer cloud-based ERP solutions, at a lower cost than self-hosted solutions. Impact : Spurred by these two ERP giants, cloud computing will usher in an era of increased competition and innovation. Deliverers were simply overwhelmed.

Trends 162

Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Industrial 162

IQMS

JULY 30, 2019

Bottom Line: The most successful small business manufacturers rely on ERP to drive faster growth and keep customers for life by improving product and service quality and reducing costs through operational improvements. ERP Features That Drive Grow For Small And Medium Manufacturing Companies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 51

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 51

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. At the time I was still in grad school rounding up my degree in a non-related field. Read More ».

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. Manufacturers with a global supply chain network took the brunt of suspended operations during the pandemic. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined!

Supply Chain Software 135

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 135

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

While innovation has slowed in Enterprise Resource Plannning (ERP) and Supply Chain Planning, I am bullish about some of the innovation coming from the supply chain network design technology providers like JDA, Llamasoft and Solvoyo. He is the head of operations for the direct-selling leader of health, beauty and home care products.

Case Study 282

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QAD

MAY 19, 2021

Manufacturers and suppliers today are challenged constantly to become more accurate, efficient, and profitable to survive the constant change and disruption in the world around them. But when do you need ERP and CRM? What is ERP? ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. A common database. Real-time operation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The global ERP market is set to grow to $42 billion by 2020. As research indicates 1 , an increasingly competitive market compels organizations to adopt ERP solutions in order to keep pace with their competitors. The demand for ERP software is expected to grow rapidly. The difference between Accounting Software and ERP Software.

Inventory Management Software 71

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Forecasting Software 71