GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2014, and over 200,000 page views on those posts alone. Top Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014.

Blog 98

Blog Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Material Savings 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How can a manufacturing business today become an intelligent and automated ecosystem – a smart factory that drives productivity, performance, and profitability? For the manufacturing business as they transform, the value of ERP begins with: Bespoke solutions for smart factory. A smarter supply chain with smart factory.

ERP 98

ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Factories Supply Chain Software 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

Manager and even the Smart Factory Manager. A good example is the rise of Low Code tools, which are now enabling the rise of the citizen developer due to their ability to plug into ERP systems as a single point of organizational data. Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

Buyer Training 105

Buyer Training Factories Supply Chain Design Software Meeting 105

GlobalTranz

MARCH 29, 2016

Editor's Note : This is a guest blog from Valco Valley Tool & Die , a complete metal parts manufacturing house with a proud history of quality products, service and performance. Like Valco Valley Tool & Die, we are ardent readers of the manufacturing industry and blogosphere. The Top 20 Manufacturing Industry Blogs.

Blog 68

Blog Resource Reduction Material Savings Tools 68

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As explained in a previous blog post, continuous improvement in an organization can be achieved through the use of performance measurement tools via big data. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post How Can Supply Chain Leaders Use Big Data as a Tool to Continuously Improve? Performance Measurement and Management.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design 115

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 13, 2025

Factories have changed hugely in the past 50 years. The smart factory The smart factory represents a transformational change from traditional practices to a connected and flexible system. The smart factory The smart factory represents a transformational change from traditional practices to a connected and flexible system.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 75

Manufacturing Procurement Blog Waste Reduction Waste 75

Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Heres What Can Happen in The Coming Months Manufacturing Slowdowns: Major production hubs may face labor shortages, potentially causing factories to operate below capacity. Build Resilient Networks Implementing end-to-end visibility tools ensures businesses can identify and address bottlenecks in real time.

Supply Chain Software 59

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chains 59

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

A Fortune 500 retailer, for instance, reduced its procurement cycle time by 30% by leveraging an AI-driven tool to analyze supplier data efficiently. By leveraging integrated scenario planning (ISP) tools, procurement teams can model potential disruptions and develop contingency plans in advance.

Price Reduction 83

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 83

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2023

can improve the way the factory shop floor works and manufacturers now have all the tools they need to operate a connected shop floor. will not only change the production of goods and services across Asia, but also the organization of work in factories. and the Smart Factory The smart factory is an environment, enabled by IR4.0

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software ERP 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

In most cases, there has been a succession of tools that worked in some cases but were not broadly successful. The reason is that staff had to learn a different user interface (UI) for analytical tools to the UI they were accustomed to in their day-to-day operational activities when working with an ERP system.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Data Logistics Network Optimization Software 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

This blog discusses how manufacturers can start making AI a reality. Recommendation tools: help workers identify the best methods for tasks, e.g. creating maintenance instructions. The post AI in manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. How does AI work?

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 105

GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2015

From 3D printers to laser cutters—makers employ various tools to create their goods. For one thing, simple blogging tools and social media platforms have fundamentally democratized mass media, ending the monopoly once enjoyed by large publishers and broadcasters. however, it’s more than just a U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Production Resource Reduction 101

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Capacity takes a back seat to production flexibility as the key performance indicator for factory managers. Many manufacturers are now diversifying from a single product line to different manufacturing lines in one factory, each line with its own manufacturing processes. Flexible manufacturing has several benefits.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Material Savings Waste Reduction 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Every day I get the opportunity to visit and walk through a new factory or operation, being exposed to the unique challenges faced by each and every-one of our customers. appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. I love my job. Managing outsourcing with ERP. The post Can ERP minimize the risks of outsourced manufacturing?

Outsourcing 105

Outsourcing ERP Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The shift from oversupply to the current worldwide shortage has impacted raw materials, inbound logistics, the factory floor, and the outbound warehouse. This blog looks at some of the challenges facing the fabricated metal industry and solutions to assist manufacturers adapt to market demands and continue to thrive: 1.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 24, 2023

Picture a manufacturing plant, Are you seeing machines and robots, tools and people powering away to bring the best possible product to you? Every factory runs on the back of hundreds of specialized skills, some of which take a long time to master. Now, think about the skills required to do all this? If not, you should be.

Buyer Training 97

Buyer Training Resource Reduction Training Tools 97

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. However, AI is a just tool and its impact will depend on how it is used. The post How AI is transforming skills in manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 98

GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Participants ranged in roles and company sizes with questions that spanned a variety supply chain management trends of topics such as visibility, factory-of-the-future technology, the Internet of Things and more. ” SCM Core Trend #2: The Manufacturing Factory of the Future. But how does it work in industry?

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains Trends 120

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.

Supply Chain Software 99

Supply Chain Software Buyer Training How To Training 99

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2022

How can you possibly measure downtime, without knowing your Overall Equipment Effectiveness across the factory floor or how can you measure business performance without understanding customer orders and demands? The post How Business Intelligence drives business performance appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

Supply Chain Design Software ERP Optimization Software Supply Chain Design 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

Ongoing challenges in the supply chain, such as shortages caused by increased demands and the shutting down of some factories, continue to affect manufacturing businesses even to this day. It records all the parts, materials, and processes used on the factory floor. What is a Bill of Materials? However, BOM offers more value.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Inventory Reduction 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 20, 2022

With a web user interface, staff are not tethered to their offices and can oversee production wherever they happen to be, giving them the visibility they were used to when they were in the factory. Robotic automation in factories and warehouses has been advanced as a way of making manufacturers and distributors less people-intensive.

ERP 116

ERP Optimization Software Inventory Reduction RFID 116

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Manufacturing is no longer about chasing low-cost countries but rather integrating a set of sophisticated and data-driven tools to help evaluate decisions based on risk – many of which are now made at the board level. Tools and moulds will need to be retrieved and intellectual property (IP) rights are tricky when it comes to ownership.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

SYSPRO ’s 2020 survey, The Inflection Point for the Factory of the Future , showed that only about one-third (38%) of manufacturers’ business systems had enabled them to meet the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic made that impossible. It’s the future of manufacturing, and it’s within your reach today.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Digital 110

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 15, 2022

It involves using data to uncover and unlock value in different areas of a factory, such as: reducing inventory holding costs; increasing labor productivity; reducing machine downtime; increasing manufacturing throughput. MOM is a set of software tools for viewing end-to-end manufacturing processes in order to optimize efficiency.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software ERP Material Savings Cost Reduction 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

In fact, a fully-integrated ERP solution enables manufacturers to tackle the immense challenges they face by optimizing their business operations, meeting and satisfying customer demands, and increasing factory output. . appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. How SYSPRO ERP helps you gain control of your supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Optimization Software 105

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Headquartered in New York, Shapeways has factories and offices in Eindhoven, Queens, and Seattle. If you have followed our blog previously, you have seen us blog about 3D Printing. You can view all the 3D Printing blog posts in the category here.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Video Modeling Software Optimization Software 98

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

RFID, which usually comes in the form of a miniscule chip that utilizes radio waves in the identification and tracking of specific people, objects, tools or vehicles, offers a number of benefits to the manufacturing industry in general. RFID and IoT in the Factory . Commonly referred to as Industry 4.0,

RFID 65

RFID Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 65

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from one of our favorite authors, Chuck Intrieri. How can you get the factory to truly change their processes to make a better product? Even fixes that strike you as a “no brainer” might not have been considered by the factory. Once the supplier agrees to a solution, you can re-inspect the goods.

Production 87

Production Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 87

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In a SYSPRO-led research study 37% of businesses agreed that their business systems lacked those basic planning tools that could adjust to day-to-day changes in the environment. The post Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Although just-in-case may have been considered expensive in the past, it has paid dividends to those companies using it who have been able to keep factories running with enough stock, shopfloor staff working, holding prices steady, and customer orders fulfilled.

Inventory Reduction 122

Inventory Reduction Inventory Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 122

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

While the short-term plans focus on safety stocks throughout the supply chain (in most cases, the priority to keep the factories fully operational remains). A comprehensive range of tools has been built into the SYSPRO ERP solution to help you do just that.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 105

AIMMS

JULY 5, 2017

As we wrote in a previous blog post , implementing Sales and Operations Planning has many benefits. We have 3 factories, one in USA, one in China and one in the Netherlands (in the city of Edam). We have worldwide demand for all kinds of products and services and as I mentioned before, we have 3 different factories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software AIMMS Data 73

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a critical business tool, ERP systems are under attack. Attacks have also moved from individuals with malicious intent to organized groups with state-of-the-art skills and tools whereby the threat is growing faster and at an exponential rate. The post Cloud ERP and cybersecurity appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

ERP 105

ERP Security Data Logistics Network Optimization Software 105

AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. They have used capacity levels set during the S&OP process and tools for boundaries on minimum or maximum flows determined for S&OE. Let’s dive in. S&OP/IBP and S&OE.

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing AIMMS Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 83