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What is the difference between ERP, Supply Chain Management and CRM

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

ERP systems emerged out of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) – the planning and scheduling of inventory for the manufacturing process. In 2016, Gartner added a new term – Postmodern ERP – in which it identified two categories of ERP strategy: administrative and operational.

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Using ERP for flexible manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Flexible manufacturing is important as part of a make-to-order or assemble-to-order strategy that allows customized products and keeps inventories low. For each different production run, there will be a unique BOM (Bill of Materials), Material Requirements Plan (MRP), and Master Production Schedule (MPS). Shared data is critical.

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The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Supply chain survival strategies that manufacturers and distributors can leverage. Here are a few more strategies to help with managing the supply chain and improving risk management techniques: Reduce the impact of risks by diversifying your supply chain and create a dual or multiple supply chains for critical components.

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How ERP can help the automotive parts and accessories industry in a post-COVID world

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This includes: freeing up cash by effectively planning and ordering raw materials and parts with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) when needed rather than holding just-in-case stock. The post How ERP can help the automotive parts and accessories industry in a post-COVID world appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. The way forward.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

This job would suit a graduate who has studied subjects such as continuous process improvement, materials replenishment planning (MRP), supply chain management (SCM), and project development. Review and streamline transport strategies. Recommend ways to enhance performance metrics such as inventory, delivery, and overdue orders.

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Supply Chain Management:Factors which helped e-commerce.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. This means more percentage discount from MRP. I would like to see some more insights on business models and supply chains of major Indian ecommerce players in your future blogs.