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Achieve Seamless Material Flow in Industrial Equipment with Material Synchronization

DELMIA Quintiq

Self-aware software driven systems: Having a smarter, more connected system supports autonomous equipment to improve production performance. Leveraging the right solution, industrial equipment companies can achieve this by targeting one of the weaker links in the value chain: the gap between production and warehouse management.

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Unlock a Lean and Resilient Supply Chain: The Value of Predictive Planning Systems

Vanguard Software

So, too must we re-evaluate what it means to have a lean supply chain. Download eBook. Let’s face it; we are in the throes of learning a brutal lesson: Keeping a supply chain resilient is just as important as keeping it lean. And that means we must now include in our definition of lean: efficient, agile, and elastic.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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7 Ways to Reduce Manufacturing Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

OptiProERP

The manufacturing cost is the sum cost of all resources used in procuring raw materials and converting those raw materials into finished products. The different components of the manufacturing cost include: Direct material costs – purchase cost and expense to bring the raw material from the supplier to the manufacturing plant.

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Symbiosis & Synergy: Consulting, ERP Systems, and Inventory Management

RFgen

The Confluence of Consulting, ERP Systems, and Inventory Management Consulting: The Catalyst for Change A consultant’s role is critical in helping an organization identify challenges, needs, and possible solutions. Enterprise software purchases often come with their own consulting services or implementation teams for that very reason.

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The role that ERP systems can take in helping IM&E

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

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. It ties into the ERP system where quotes and purchase orders are managed. The new normal for manufacturers.

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What’s Good for Consumer Goods Manufacturing?

USC Consulting Group

According to a new survey by Coupa Software , 82% of supply chain leaders report bracing for continued supply chain issues in the next year. Mobile commerce (people making purchases from their smartphones) is poised to hit $415.93 Lean Six Sigma. Together, Lean Six Sigma is a powerful process methodology.