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How electronics manufacturers can use ERP to address industry challenges

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Supplier management. The supply chain shocks of the past 18 months have shown that traditional supply chain management practices need to be reviewed. The post How electronics manufacturers can use ERP to address industry challenges appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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How AI is transforming manufacturing Part 2: Inventory management

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When AI is integrated with a company’s order management system, the analytical capabilities of the technology can process the large volume of real-time information coming from internal and external sources to make critical decisions about order fulfilment. Supplier management.

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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

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To manage this the client maintains a pool of suppliers with a primary supplier and some ‘hot’ suppliers. MRP manages the spread of demand across the suppliers. Managing demand The MTO sector is characterised by high variety and lower volumes, with limited visibility into future demand.

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What Is Vendor Compliance and Why Is It Important for Retailers?

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Apparently, retail compliance programs will soon be used by even small retailers, so it’s crucial to understand the goal of supplier management and how it works. This blog post will discuss vendor compliance and why it is crucial for retailers. What is vendor compliance? What is vendor compliance?

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How To Manage Your Inbound Freight Shipments

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Why is inbound shipment management important? Many companies decide to let vendors and suppliers manage inbound loads on their own. The first step to cut costs on inbound shipments is taking control over the freight management process. Inbound freight shipments are a critical part of every retailer’s supply chain.

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Motherload Transport: Vancouver Island Freight Success Story

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Before joining Motherload, he managed Vancouver Island propane deliveries for a national propane supplier. Managing propane deliveries on an island with varying truck sizes and driver locations was similar to freight shipping, which made John a great fit for Motherload right off the bat.

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Inventory Carrying Costs & How They Impact Profitability

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In this blog, we’ll take the four types of carrying costs in turn and understand their real impact on your bottom line. Inventory service costs. Inventory risk costs. Each cost can have a serious impact on the profitability of your inventory, eating away into the profit margins of every item you sell. Capital costs.