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Future-Proof Your Manufacturing Business With ERP

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A modern manufacturing ERP system will make use of these technologies so that their benefits can be realized. Manufacturing ERP supports manufacturing transformation The answer to operating a smart factory and overcoming the data deluge, and therefore enabling innovation, can be found in the adoption of a manufacturing ERP system.

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How manufacturers and distributors can streamline their document distribution process

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People have been talking about the ‘paperless office’ for decades, but many manufacturers and distributors still have staff members manually printing, posting, faxing, emailing and managing documents that go out to customers. Printing, posting and storing paper documents all cost money. Here’s how: Additional person hours.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 5: The steps in ERP implementation

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When an organization implements an ERP system , the role of the executive decision-maker is critical in the way the project runs. If you have been involved with several ERP projects, you can tell a well-run project. The reason a business decides to go for an ERP system is that it should be a complete change from any previous systems.

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Key questions to ask before ERP implementation

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Implementing an ERP project can be compared to climbing to the top of Mount Everest, you need to approach it one step at a time before reaching the peak. An ERP system can help a business dramatically improve its processes and remain competitive, but it’s a journey that must be taken with important considerations.

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How manufacturers can use ERP to improve the procurement process

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Organizations should increase visibility and information sharing through collaborative technologies like ERP to optimize procurement within the supply chain for improved business processes and decision-making. Here’s how manufacturers can use ERP to increase their competitive advantage and optimize their procurement capabilities: 1.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

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” That is how people can feel after an ERP system has been implemented. After a long project, your organization has finally gone live with an ERP system that allows the company to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes , share common data across all functions, and produce and access information in real-time.

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Key steps when implementing an ERP system for the first time

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The reason executives decide to implement an ERP system is to achieve objectives of improving operations and making more efficient use of information, people and assets. However, implementing ERP software is a complex technical undertaking and has fundamental impacts on people and processes. In fact, their work is far from done.

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