GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2018

The solution to this problem doesn’t start on the factory floor or even in training — it starts in school. It has a fairly negative image of long hours in dirty factories with hard hands-on work for little reward. Subscribe to her blog to stay up to date on scientific news and follow her on Twitter.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

We work with a lot of manufacturing companies and one of the questions we get most often is 'Why do we need to blog'? Often followed by 'How do we blog for manufacturing'? A word about what a blog is. But a blog is not all writing and the part that is written should be conversational and natural. Podcast or audio.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2023

Physical security — A server in an office or a factory can be accessed, damaged or even stolen. The post How to secure your ERP system appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. For their on-premise ERP system , few businesses have the IT resources and skills to provide the high level of security.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Adopting ERP systems makes it easier to leverage the deluge of data that’s coming in from connected sensors in their factories, inventories, and raw materials, and from signals along the supply chain. The post Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 29, 2022

In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing , we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. The problem is that many factories are limited in this area because they have older legacy equipment. Implementing low-cost equipment sensors.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

The company operates 7 sugar cane processing factories in Brazil, in a cluster located in the northwest region of Sao Paulo state. Download our case study to find out how Tereos Sugar & Energy Brazil has improved its S&OP Process with optimization technology.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If the BOM is not accurate, labor and components that comprise the production jobs will be wrong, and therefore capacity planning for the factory will be wrong. So how should businesses build, manage and maintain their BOM to ensure none of these problems occur? Building and maintaining a Bill of Materials (BOM).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. Although factories don’t shut down in the same way as during Chinese New Year, carriers are likely to have limited staff. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

in which factories are digitally transformed, manual processes are replaced with automated systems, and factories and supply chains are smarter. The digital factory. As I explained in a previous blog , this is a business model where manufacturers have ongoing responsibility for the equipment after it is sold.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2017

You'll also need to make sure to hire employees who know how to use each machine. How to Improve Your Shops Manufacturing Production Efficiency. These tips help reduce your energy consumption throughout the shop, while saving you money to put toward future upgrades and improvements around the factory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

This blog discusses how manufacturers can start making AI a reality. How does AI work? The smart factory is an environment, enabled by digital technologies including AI, to monitor and control the physical processes of the factory and provide data for decision-making.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 16, 2016

Indeed, the IoT has been commended for making the 10% of manufacturing plants and factories who use it more efficient and productive, through web connectivity right at this very moment. How to future-proof manufacturing floor internet connected computers. If you form part of the 10%, welcome to industry 4.0.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Getting costs under control is important for a good return on capital investment and to ensure factory equipment is operating at optimum capacity and profitability. Using a quality management system ensures goods inspected on arrival meet the required standards and that products leave the factory at the standard customers expect.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 15, 2022

But to understand how to do that requires information, and therefore the question is how to get accurate data to check that the plant, and the people on the shop floor, are performing? The next part of this series will explain how to use OEE and MOM with older machinery. The importance of digital manufacturing.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Forbes , “Supply chain planning is done for different forecast horizons – factory scheduling and fulfillment planning may be focused on what will be made and delivered in the next week. The post The Hidden Cost Of COVID And How To Manage appeared first on The Logistics Blog. This is known as operational planning.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Whether it’s information about suppliers, procurement, inventory management, factory operations, sales or service, an integrated ERP solution has the data necessary to make decisions. It then becomes and question of how to present that information. Steps to building a data and analytics capability.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 20, 2022

It’s not only office workers who have been forced into remote work by the pandemic, manufacturing and distribution companies are facing a similar challenge – how to enable remote work on the shop floor and in the warehouse with ERP. How does a warehouse manager store and track an inventory item if they can’t see it?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2015

Consider our example from this blog post. However, these types of workers are not counted as a manufacturing job, because they don’t work in a factory. These “Factory-less” workers, however, contribute a great deal to the overall process of manufacturing a product, such as the iPhone.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 24, 2023

Every factory runs on the back of hundreds of specialized skills, some of which take a long time to master. See the future of manufacturing education on SYSPRO LearnIt Online The post The impact of new technology on manufacturing education appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. If not, you should be.

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Shipchain

MARCH 17, 2020

According to the Harvard Business Review , “the most vulnerable companies are those which rely heavily or solely on factories in China for parts and materials. How to strengthen your supply chain during these times of uncertainty . To learn more about how to take advantage of this offer, please contact us. Europe, and Asia.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

If asked about their work, many procurement managers will say they are ensuring orders are placed properly, that they are controlling the stock and making sure that there is stock on hand so that the factory doesn’t stop. They have a contract with a supplier who delivers on time, and who charges acceptable prices.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from one of our favorite authors, Chuck Intrieri. Chuck is a legend in our industry and is helping us figure out how to deal with product quality issues when dealing with international suppliers. How much money do you lose on each product shipment due to customer returns ? .

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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Forto

OCTOBER 30, 2020

To sell your products in the best way possible, you have to get the stock out of your warehouse or factory, find the right freight service provider, and choose the most cost-efficient mode of transport to get your goods in time beforehand. You can overcome this and succeed by following four simple steps given below in this blog article: Plan.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 6, 2022

For example, how much inventory is in transit, what is on the factory floor, and what is in rework, as opposed to just finished products? The post Managing inventory with ERP amid disruptions appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. A method to de-risk this aspect of inventory is to introduce buffers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Used with a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system, manufacturers can digitize the factory to gain insights that will allow processes and workloads to be optimized. How to implement an IIoT project. The post What manufacturers need to know about IIoT appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Supply chain. Quality control.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

How manufacturing skills will change due to AI Manufacturers should realize that building skills is integral to their AI strategy. Another key skill will be how to work together with other employees to solve problems jointly, overcome differences and create stronger working relationships.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Learning how to work through labor shortages keeps your business competitive and your customers satisfied. . Labor shortages in factories hamper production, leading to product undersupply, backorders, and longer delivery times. Warehouse Inefficiencies . These shortages create a scarcity in the logistics market.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. Damaged freight can affect your customer’s perception of your brand and ultimately, your profits.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Manufacturers can offer a reactive service, performing repair work either in the field or in a factory, but customers usually prefer a technician to come and work on something before its breaks. The post Equipment-as-a-Service Part 2: How manufacturers can enter the services market appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

On top of factories slowing down in anticipation of the holidays, CNY marks an opportunity for factory workers to reconsider their jobs and seek greener pastures, potentially resulting in a learning curve for when orders start to get processed again. How to Get Through the Chinese New Year. Develop a Rapport with Your Supplier.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

It seems that manufacturers found it much quicker and cheaper to increase inventories than build regional factories. How to implement a Supply Chain Management solution. The post How manufacturers and distributors can address supply chain management challenges appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Supply chain issues : Disruptions in the supply chain can occur due to logistics problems, factory shutdowns, shortage of materials, or manufacturer inadequacies. How to Reduce Backorder? The sudden increase in demand can be because of seasonal events like holidays, extreme weather, or social media trends.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

The company has had to shut down or slow down production at various factories around the world due to a shortage of steering gears manufactured by its supplier Bosch, which in turn blamed the problem on one of its suppliers in Italy that is having problems delivering the casing for the steering gears. Take BMW as the latest example.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2015

I have been following the Marlin Steel blog and the company for quite some time. We are featuring two of their quick blog posts below that are relevant to the state of American Manufacturing today: the real facts about the industry and why someone should work in manufacturing. Chinese factories suddenly started making bagel baskets.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Zero trust is critical for any ERP system because of how distributed the endpoints, far reaching data and services can extend, from factory floors to POS devices and even field workers. The post Cloud ERP and cybersecurity appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. The expanding role of the CISO.

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