SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

Investing in an ERP system and other business systems is an expensive exercise and by not investing resources into training and education, manufacturers will not get the full return on investment. The manufacturing workforce is expected to acquire the necessary skills to be able to solve problems and meet customer expectations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. These longer-term plans will give your organization stability in an uncertain world – and that’s where the use of a fully-integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution will help you capitalize on your strengths and opportunities.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. But first, what is route optimisation? “I would begin my shift at 2 p.m.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. Change management is always a challenge in ERP implementations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Exercise trackers like Fitbit or Garmin are part of an IoT network that collects and analyzes data from objects – people. But it brings challenges to the organization that are not just IT or technical issues.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 16, 2019

Mitigating risk is a data-driven exercise, which is the kind of exercise I enjoy, especially when my efforts are augmented (along with my eyestrain), by increasingly intelligent AI machines empowered with cognitive technologies. The key, of course, is data, the […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Integration with existing enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and WMS adds another layer of complexity. Collaboration and Skill Development: ISP fosters collaboration among process leads and stakeholders by involving cross-functional teams in scenario planning exercises.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Because decisions are written back into the stock transfer order portion of the SAP enterprise resource planning system (ERP), the solutions are easier to execute. This exercise was previously a cumbersome manual exercise done on a weekly basis for the top 45 stock keeping units (SKUs). The analysis was not all that accurate.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Check your mobile: First thing in the morning successful manufacturing leaders check their mobile to review the latest key performance indicators and business reports delivered straight from their ERP system to their device. Exercising in the morning stimulates your mind and body for the rest of the day. Get moving. Map your day.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. They can also aid you in identifying and implementing best practices to further your performance objectives.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

this exercise helps retain mobility in the damaged joints". At Cerasis, we've been preaching this for years with our connect services through XML, API, and integration into ERP and WMS systems. But, what does mobility exactly mean? When you look in the dictionary, you get the following: mo·bil·i·ty. mōˈbilədē/. noun: mobility.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It also stands to reason that when you undertake a slotting exercise, you should think about it from the perspective of these activities. While regular re-slotting is a recommended practice, you don’t want to have to do it within a few months of the original exercise. SKU and Slot Dimensions.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. “I would begin my shift at 2 p.m. when telesales would have captured many of the daily orders from customers.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Perhaps the most valuable IT solutions for competitive fashion retailing are enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM), along with the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) to feed real-time inventory data to these systems.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Following a SCOR supply chain benchmarking exercise, AGCO decided to approach its cost reduction and efficiency goals by blending new technology—in the form of a globally integrated transport management system (TMS)—with a commitment to form a partnership with a suitably capable 3PL provider.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

An ERP is over-customized and IT did not realize it until they started integration and found out that 17 business processes are driven by legacy applications. The above process gives you the answer as to if and why a TMS is needed. We already have an ESB.” Where were you 6 weeks (or 6 months) ago?

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

The most common goals of supply chain visibility include the following, but as your company completes this exercise, be sure to include quantifiable metrics: Reduce business and supply chain risk. Consider the ways rich data collection can help shape your supply chain towards lower cost and optimal performance.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

These responsibilities extend across functions and when properly exercised, comprise supply, demand, distribution, production, purchasing and capacity planning. If your company is serious about making inventory-planning improvements, provision should be made for appropriate data-processing capabilities.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

This covers security policies, threat awareness, security training, exercises. Examples are ERP for manufacturing, CRM for sales and operations, and TMS for transport management. Goods origination, third-party security, foreign customs are examples. This can mean supply chain data, applications, IT systems, and IT account access.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

The added benefit of working with such a partner is that because they collect performance data from hundreds of companies, they can help you choose the most appropriate key performance indicators to use in your benchmarking exercise. They can also aid you in identifying and implementing best practices to further your performance objectives.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Many businesses use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. To ensure students are proficient in ERP environments, we built SAP-provided software into our classes. It is also an exercise in trade-offs. Lukszys: Employers seek students with experience in the practical application of concepts.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Apart from these functions the other departments like HR, Payroll, Finance and Projects were using another ERP system. During one of her routine quarterly stock analysis exercise she observed something unusual. The same system was also being used for procurement of materials and inventory management. At ABC Corp.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In Part 1 we pointed out that implementing an ERP system for manufacturing allows companies to integrate business functions, streamline processes, and use automation to reduce wastage and costs, and improve productivity and efficiency. The ERP implementation phases There are nine phases that an ERP implementation project should follow.

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