IQMS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

2021 manufacturing trends will be driven by the lessons learned in 2020. Whether assisting workers on the shop floor or helping back-office employees to continue their jobs remotely, smart manufacturing technologies have been central to enabling business continuity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Before COVID, new technologies in manufacturing took years, sometimes decades, to become fully accepted. As manufacturers invest in new technology equipment, it is going to enable smarter manufacturing. Various scenarios have been painted by analysts and consultants, but here is the consensus on where manufacturing is going.

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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 pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. What are the key trends you are seeing in your engagements with customer executives? Sunil: The No.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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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. Here’s how it works. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing?

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QAD

JULY 5, 2023

With the ever-increasing influence of technology on consumer behavior, it has become imperative for fashion manufacturers to embrace digital transformation and align their strategies with the evolving needs and expectations of their customers. This personalized approach enhances customer satisfaction and fosters loyalty.

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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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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

All hype aside, AI is really as simple as applying advanced analytics and logic-based algorithms to raw data to generate actionable insights, and it’s already widely used in manufacturing, finance, healthcare, retail and many other industries. It’s safe to say that AI has long moved past buzzword status. This is a perfect use case for AI.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 3, 2023

From ice cream producers managing their supply to forecasting and addressing changing trends, questions like what and when to produce need answers. Manufacturers also need to be flexible with their initial plan to meet demands accordingly, and monitor the effect of these changes on the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

5 Manufacturing Technology Trends! Keep reading if you’re looking to maximize ROI for your security investments and keep your manufacturing facility secure. How can you improve your security strategy to maximize ROI and avoid losses? How can you improve your security strategy to maximize ROI and avoid losses?

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. The World Trade Organization estimates 43 billion tons of goods are shipped each year—due in part to the rising trend of eCommerce.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 19, 2022

New global consumer markets, characterized by sourcing activities and low manufacturing costs, seem to take the supply chain into more contemporary territory. While it brought all excitement and increased revenue, manufacturers have started to experience its significant side effect: a rise in supply chains complexity. Increased costs.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. A manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can allow manufacturers to track the complete quote-to-cash process. Its robust business and manufacturing functionality connects the entire organization from end to end.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

According to a recent IndustryWeek article, middle-market manufacturing companies face many of the same issues their larger peers do, such as growing inflation, supply chain issues, talent attraction and retention, high asset replacement costs, and difficulty hiring and retaining top talent. In the U.S., million in new sales.

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QAD

AUGUST 6, 2019

Manufacturers’ strategies don’t always deliver hoped-for results. In this article, we’ll consider the first of two simple steps to reduce risk and improve the chances of a successful manufacturing strategy. Developing a Manufacturing Strategy. Manufacturers are no different from other organizations. Very complex.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner. Each firm has identified nine technology trends they believe will have significant impacts on businesses over the next couple of years. Below are Deloitte’s nine technology trends.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? As a result, a new focus on network resilience and the idea of more regional manufacturing emerged.”.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

The production of steel is an energy-intensive manufacturing process and the amount required for it is typically generated by burning fossil fuels whose carbon emissions further contribute to the global climate crisis. Technology trends that drive the modernization of steel production. Technological challenges. Supply chain challenges.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 17, 2024

The ways in which manufacturers extract and apply business intelligence (BI) are in transition. Depending on a variety of factors, manufacturers are relying on everything from manually produced spreadsheets to inflexible legacy ERP systems all the way to “smart manufacturing” approaches utilizing IoT and even IIoT.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 16, 2023

How to calculate reorder points ShipBob keeps reorder points simple Reorder point formula FAQs Maintaining proper inventory levels is an elegant dance that must balance consumer demand and supplier reliability. If you have to expedite getting product from your manufacturer, you’ll likely incur additional fees.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Businesses can more quickly adjust production schedules or change product offerings in response to market trends. Increased Flexibility: Shorter lead times make it easier to adapt to changes in customer demand or market conditions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In terms of metrics, compared to traditional polyester yarn manufacturing, Greenspun requires 20% less water, uses 50% less energy, and produces 55% fewer carbon emissions. How to Have a Conversation with Your Direct Report to Improve Accountability – LogiSYM January/February 2018. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future. Optimizing the use of data for manufacturers. Obstacles on the data journey for manufacturers.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an essential process for achieving maximum success in manufacturing. This leads us to the real question: How does one optimise an entire workforce? Effective implementation of workforce optimisation strategies ensures you have the valuable workforce resources you need for the growth of your manufacturing operations.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The FDA recently issued the new FSMA Proposed Rule for Food Traceability, increasing its track and trace requirements for food manufacturers. The FDA’s new FSMA Proposed Rule for Food Traceability is just one of many traceability requirements for food manufacturers. How to Meet FSMA with Barcode Scanning.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2024

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Continuing inflation , unyielding interest rates and other economic trends affect consumers’ buying behaviors and preferences, sometimes in surprising ways.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The FDA recently issued the new FSMA Proposed Rule for Food Traceability, increasing its track and trace requirements for food manufacturers. The FDA’s new FSMA Proposed Rule for Food Traceability is just one of many traceability requirements for food manufacturers. How to Meet FSMA with Barcode Scanning.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 22, 2023

If so, you can’t overlook the critical question of how to eliminate bottlenecks in manufacturing. In the world of manufacturing, bottlenecks are like those sneaky expenses that quietly chip away at your profits. Manufacturing and operations bottlenecks are more than just a financial headache.

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Unleashed

APRIL 28, 2021

Manufacturing production is the process of making finished goods from raw products through the use of human and machine labour, in the most efficient and cost-effective way. There are three methods of manufacturing production: make to stock, make to order and make to assemble. How to improve the make to stock method.

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2020

A pandemic can so easily shape the future for manufacturers and suppliers. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, big changes are already happening, such as an increase in manufacturing automation and a reduced need for assembly line workers. Manufacturers should begin to focus more on their suppliers’ capabilities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Manufacturing SMBs article and permission to publish here provided by Alina Akk. Raw material inventory management represents a vital stage in the successful supervision of any manufacturing company’s supply chain. You can’t manufacture shiny new goods without raw materials, after all. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The danger of silos – and how to avoid them. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Cliff Morris: Mike, how are you doing?

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

C3Nano is a material technology company developing and manufacturing transparent conductive films, the main component in all touch sensors used in phones, tablets, and more. The danger of silos – and how to avoid them. The top trends impacting manufacturing in the next 3 to 5 years. Cliff Morris: Mike, how are you doing?

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