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

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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

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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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Lean Manufacturing: Is it Really Worth It? 16 Big Benefits Say, “Yes.”

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Lean systems have provided a formidable operating strategy for leaders determined to achieve and maintain optimal operational systems and customer satisfaction levels. Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. Establish time-tables.

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

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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

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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. ensuring inventory is located in the right place for when manufacturing needs it. The way forward.

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The 4 Step Process to Integrate a New TMS into Existing Logistics Systems from a TMS Provider

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Will my current OE, MRP, ERP, or other database systems allow for integration ?”. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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Optimizing Inventory Management With a 3PL Warehouse

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Real-time Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking is a critical strategy that ensures retailers and 3PL providers maintain accurate stock levels. Forecasting and Data Analytics Applying demand planning and data analytics to your inventory management work can significantly enhance materials requirement planning (MRP).