Many companies rely on the capital equipment industry, which supplies the machines, technology, and products needed to manufacture or provide services. The S&P Global industry top trends for 2019 forecasted industry-wide revenue growth of about 3.5 percent over a year, benefiting from a supportive global economy and a steady increase in order intake. However, the industry […]
Your company’s chances of success in choosing and implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform are only as good as your ERP manufacturing consultant. When you rely on a consultant to bring your project from conception to completion, you’re investing in their expertise and knowledge in your specific company, industry, and, ultimately, your ERP. When […]
Investing in an ERP mismatch is ultimately a waste of time, effort, and, of course, money. If your business can select the best ERP for your manufacturing enterprise right from the start, there will be no backtracking or scrambling to fix preventable mistakes. Instead, you can get to work immediately, instantly benefiting from all that […]
Whether you already have an ERP in place or are considering taking advantage of all that enterprise resource planning has to offer, your organization must make an important decision. Will you move your manufacturing ERP to the cloud or keep it on-premises? A cloud manufacturing ERP provides many benefits over an on-site ERP, so it […]
With enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, your business can easily automate nearly every aspect of operations, which means saving time, maximizing on resources, and freeing up a renewed focus on plans and ideas that call for a human touch. Here’s the tricky part — automation doesn’t always come naturally to your staff! Much like your work to […]
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and predictive analytics go hand-in-hand, helping to solve many age-old challenges in manufacturing environments, including: How manufacturers can deliver goods on time and accurately How manufacturers can operate efficiently, without having too much or too little inventory on hand How to properly schedule staff to avoid paying overtime when demand is […]
Infor, provider of CloudSuite Industrial ERP and other leading industry-specific software, announced today that the company will be acquired in its entirety by Koch Equity Development LLC (KED), the private investment arm of Koch Industries, Inc. Prior to the announcement, Koch Industries already owned about 70% of Infor. KED will purchase the remaining Infor equity […]
As the saying goes, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. In manufacturing, the supply chain is one of the most critical links there is, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Customers expect quick responses and deliveries, while suppliers are globalizing every day, adding new challenges to accessing the materials you need. As […]
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) features for manufacturing often crossover with ERP features for other industries, but there are some areas where manufacturing companies need specific software qualities. Luckily, there are ERP solutions providers who understand the need for manufacturing-specific features and functionalities. Today, you can find an ERP with features for manufacturing without having to […]
The benefits of an ERP system in the manufacturing industry are plentiful. You may have heard others in your industry talking about their enterprise resource planning system, or you might have looked around a bit at what different solutions providers are offering. But there’s more to the benefits of an ERP system in the manufacturing […]