In today’s global village, the demand for distribution services is escalating rapidly due to the increasing complexity of supply chain operations, the expanding e-commerce, and retail sectors, and a pressing need to deliver swiftly and enhance the customer experience. The customer remains king for now.
Topics: Business software, ERP for Distribution, Inventory Management, ERP and Technology, ERP and Digitization
There seems to be quite a lot of confusion around Cycle Counting vs. Stocktaking. So, before we discuss the importance of Cycle Counting, we will need to understand WHAT Cycle Counting is, and What Cycle Counting is NOT:
Traditional inventory audits or stock takes, involve counting all of the stock that the organization has on a particular date. Typically this is at the end of the year but can be monthly, depending upon the organization’s Stock Control Policy.
Topics: Business software, Inventory Management, ERP and Technology, ERP and Data, ERP and Digitization, ERP for Inventory
ERP systems essentially integrate all the disparate functions within your business and overcome the so-called ‘silo mentality’ by creating a single, centralized data architecture. The ERP software collects, stores and manages data relating to business activities. The principal output of ERP software is business efficiency and cost-savings.
Topics: Business software, Technology (or Enterprise Technology), ERP and Analytics, ERP and Technology, ERP and Data, ERP and Digitization
Empowered consumers, consumer bodies and increased regulatory pressure are driving the move to a much more tightly controlled industry. Even with all of the regulations, it is inevitable that sooner or later there will be some type of food incident requiring removal of that product. One of the key requirements is a full traceability system. Without an ERP system, a full product recall will be impossible to achieve in the expected timelines.
Topics: ERP for Food and Beverage Industry, ERP systems, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, ERP and Technology
In the first blog on this topic, I described the origins and background to lean manufacturing. In the second blog – lean manufacturing journey, the key activities of the model described in the book entitled “Lean Thinking” were introduced. While this is seen as the most popular model, there are a few reservations about it. These will be covered as we progress.
Topics: Business software, ERP for Manufacturing, ERP and Lean Manufacturing
In my previous blog, on this topic, I referred to “The Machine that Changed the World” and took some insights from the book by the same name which was based upon the first “study” of Lean. Unfortunately, automation can result in massive waste built into the factory if it is not removed up front.
Topics: Business software, ERP for Manufacturing, ERP and Technology, ERP and Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a fourth revolution (Industry 4.0). Technology and the Internet is transforming the way we make things. Software and manufacturers need to evolve to compete.
For many years manufacturers relied on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to provide the “edge”. As competition increased, more and more manufacturers realized that they needed specialist solutions that focused more on the factory floor and supported the complexities of their own industry.
Topics: ERP for Manufacturing
The organization is investing a sizable sum of money and resources to ensure that their manufacturing improves, and the expectation is that this investment will be recovered. However, the organization needs to prepare itself for a fundamental change.
Topics: ERP for Manufacturing
When an organization takes a decision to purchase and implement an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) like SYSPRO M.O.M. (Manufacturing and Operations Management), it is because they have realised that they have problems in their manufacturing processes that are affecting the bottom line.
Topics: ERP for Manufacturing
The Industrial Machinery and Equipment market is all about machines – designing, making, modifying, selling, and using machines. But behind these machines, like the automobiles we see on the road, are the machines that made the parts that became the automobile…and behind those machines sits an even bigger machine.
Topics: ERP for Manufacturing