If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you need to be open to new technological advancements. Internet of Things (IoT) has started permeating the manufacturing industry and has the potential to completely transform the way manufacturers do business. However, those who want to take advantage of this new technology need to consider how …
After investigating a CAPA, it is important to resolve the issue. This means moving on to the planning and execution phase. During this phase, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can make it easier to track important data and keep everyone on your team on the same page for resolving the CAPA. In this blog, …
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Integrations are meant to solve problems. Connecting your software shouldn’t happen for no reason; it should be transforming your business so that you see tangible solutions to your greatest challenges. While there are many goals that an ERP-CRM integration can resolve, here are a few of the most common objectives companies can achieve with the …
If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation for the first time. Or, your solution is failing and you’re looking for a remedy before everything grinds to a halt. Whatever the case, the implementation process for an ERP system can be complicated for a business. Whether you want to …
When it comes to envisioning your companies future, what do you see? It probably involves profitable business models, efficient production lines, and delighted customers. Strategic planning is meant to push companies in the direction of your vision and establish clear goals for the organization to hit. However, without transparent data about how your business is …
Especially after the rise of COVID, customers are looking at their suppliers differently. With so many delays and supply chain issues over the past few years, customers are nervous about only having one supplier who may prove to be unreliable in the next crisis down the line. Accordingly, more and more organizations (and consumers) are …
When it comes to resolving a CAPA, the investigation is critical. The FDA will not allow medical manufacturers to simply run a cursory review and call the matter resolved. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system makes the CAPA investigation process easier by giving manufacturers the resources they need to understand the systematic issue of the …
As we discussed in our previous blog, the CAPA process requires extensive forethought, tracking, and careful execution in order to maintain FDA compliance. Having a tracking tool like an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system allows you to follow these strict guidelines and record every step of the process. During the initial inquiry and assessment, medical …
Your competitive advantage is what sets you apart. It should be the first thing that comes to mind when your customers think of you, but what happens if your competitive advantage is beginning to fall short? If your competitive advantage is slipping, don’t wait for your customers to lose trust in you before making a …
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Quality mistakes cost you money, but they’re not the only aspect of quality control that is hurting your bottom line. Organizations tend to rely on inefficient quality control systems that slow down production times. Dragging out production causes a myriad of problems: it compounds expenses, hurts profits, and decreases the number of orders that can …
Working with trustworthy and reliable suppliers is critical for all manufacturers, but it is especially important for medical device, equipment, and supplies manufacturers. Your suppliers’ items must meet regulatory standards, otherwise, you will be held responsible. Don’t get trapped paying the price for your suppliers’ mistakes. In this blog, we will cover how medical manufacturers …
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When inconsistencies permeate throughout your business, issues slip through the cracks. It is hard to recognize errors because you don’t have a clear vision of how you should be doing things. In contrast, mistakes are blatantly obvious in companies that have ironclad business processes where everything is being done the same way. When you create …
There is a secret to increasing employee satisfaction that people rarely talk about. It’s not simply doing an occasional team-building exercise or sending out a company newsletter. The best way to make your staff happier is to have everyone on the same page, working together, and achieving shared goals. Think about it: everyone wants to …
Business processes need to adapt as your company and the marketplace evolves. Many companies are reluctant to change their business processes even when their growth rate has stalled because the status quo feels comfortable and worked in the past. “Just give it more time and things will bounce back,” employees may say. They may also …
Make-to-Stock (also sometimes referred to as Made-to-Stock or MTS) manufacturing hinges on accurate forecasting. Without it, companies will constantly overproduce items that take up space in storage and understock on the products that customers want now. Unbalanced inventory levels easily have the potential to take down MTS manufacturers, making it essential to precisely estimate demand …
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