ERP

Introduction Navigating the challenges of today’s supply chains requires an unprecedented level of agility. It calls for supply chain tools that deliver network-wide trading partner connectivity to enable real-time visibility, demand and supply planning, and production scheduling insights. Fortunately, modern tools deployed in an organization’s technology stack can digitally transform the supply chain, revealing new …

Why Supply Chain Digitization is No Longer Optional for Manufacturers Read More »

Introduction Inventory management is one of the biggest factors to becoming a successful manufacturer, but most companies overlook a critical step: prioritizing their inventory. Without understanding the characteristics of your inventory, it will be nearly impossible to focus your efforts, navigate inventory turnover and expand your brand. Learn how to prioritize your inventory and what …

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Introduction One of the hardest challenges for manufacturers is managing inventory turnover. No one wants to have their capital overinvested in inventory, to be forced to sell items at a discount, or to waste precious storage space on undesired items. Forecasting is meant to help businesses plan for the future, but can it really help …

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Introduction Most manufacturers struggle to keep track of what is happening in their warehouses, which hurts their bottom line. In contrast, industry leaders have clear insight into both their warehouses and their entire supply chain by using a warehouse management system (WMS). In this article, we will discuss the benefits of a WMS that allow …

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Introduction Most manufacturing organizations find that materials represent the largest portion of their costs for products. Yet, few focus on the strategic importance of systems tools, processes, or the structure of procurement. Below are some of the critical success factors for elevating the procurement functions in your organization: Do Make procurement important. Make sure the …

Procurement Do’s and Don’ts Read More »

Introduction Manufacturers struggle with many logistical issues, but product development and approval are challenges that can single handedly make-or-break a company. This is especially true for medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers who face additional pressure and regulatory standards for their products. Fortunately, the process doesn’t need to be as hard as most organizations make …

5 Strategies for Streamlining Medical Product Development and Approval Read More »

Introduction According to Statista, the U.S. value-added warehousing and distribution market grew by over 15 billion dollars from 2010-2020. For growing manufacturers and distributors, fee-based, value-added services such as light manufacturing, assembly, and kitting and bundling can offer substantial new revenue streams. However, offering these services in a warehouse quickly complicates inventory control. Using a …

Incorporating Value-Added Services into Your Warehouse Management Read More »

Introduction To make money, accuracy and control are critical for manufacturers. Unfortunately, most manufacturers waste hours and dollars redoing work that was executed incorrectly the first time. A benchmarking survey from the American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC) noted that top-performing organizations spend $14 less per $1,000 of revenue to operate their warehouses than bottom performers. …

Gain Accuracy and Control in your ERP with a WMS Read More »

Introduction Medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers are, in many ways, defined by their software validation. Not only is software validation required by the FDA, it directly shapes the quality of a manufacturer’s products. In this blog, we will review what medical manufacturers need to know about software validation in order to be successful. What …

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Introduction With rapidly shifting costs for raw materials and transportation, it is more important than ever to have fluid working capital. Many manufacturers struggle to have flexible funds because a significant portion of their capital is invested in inventory that’s sitting in their warehouses. The faster you can sell or use these items, the better …

Use Product Life Cycle to Manage Inventory Turnover Read More »

Introduction Throughout a warehouse cycle, from planning to receiving, from putaway to picking and shipping, an advanced WMS has capabilities that boost productivity and reduce cycle time. In this blog, we will cover a few of these key capabilities. Plan and estimate needs better A WMS keeps a record of each item in the warehouse, …

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Introduction Implementing an ERP is a significant investment with midsize enterprises often spending $150,000 – $750,000, but it is one that manufacturers must make if they want to stay competitive. If you want to be an industry leader, it is necessary to have the right ERP system supporting your organization, but an ERP is not …

How a Partner Network Benefits Your ERP Read More »