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Using OEE and MOM with older manufacturing equipment

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing , we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. This older equipment includes manually operated machinery or outdated PLCs, and stand-alone machine tools.

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How manufacturers and distributors can mitigate disruption in the global supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers. Many businesses in the US, and elsewhere, were sourcing their componentry from China. How can businesses create the supply chain of the future?

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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Boeing: The Turning Point(s)

The Lean Thinker

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. of parts and tools delivered to the work position for each shift of work.

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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? How easy is it to open and close distribution centers or move products across manufacturing facilities?

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Key challenges and solutions for the fabricated metals industry

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The consequences of global supply chain disruption, labor shortages, rising costs, regional instabilities and general uncertainty continue to challenge the fabricated metal and manufacturing industry in general. Investing in an ERP solution will assist fabricated metal manufacturers with end-to-end visibility across the supply chain.

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Maximize Efficiency and Reduce Carbon Emissions with UK Manufacturing

Logistics Business Magazine

Manufacturing overseas is commonly seen as a less expensive approach. In June, Palletower , a UK’s leading manufacturer, stockist and supplier of storage and logistics equipment, transitioned the production of their plastic box pallets and other plastic storage products such as collars and foldable boxes to the UK. Madrid 1,910 1,221.7