ERP

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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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Introduction The goal of warehouse operations is perfect order fulfillment: to deliver exactly the items a customer ordered, on time and with optimal efficiency. An advanced warehouse management system (WMS) can provide the agility that manufacturers need to meet changing requirements. It can also help create rich potential competitive advantages by supporting new demands quickly, …

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Introduction To stay relevant, manufacturers need to keep up with the times and advancing technology. Business processes must maximize efficiency if you want to get ahead of your competitors. An ERP upgrade or replacement is the ideal opportunity to drive change at your organization and take your business processes to the next level. The Dangers …

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Introduction Every medical manufacturer fears one thing: being found noncompliant by the FDA or another regulatory body. Compliance is essential for a medical manufacturer’s reputation and financial future. Because of this, compliance considerations should be integrated into every business process, organizational strategy and software application for medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers. To ensure compliance, …

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Introduction For medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers, quality control needs to be in the forefront of developing business processes. Subpar quality control leads to noncompliance, wasted materials and production time, recalls, and can destroy a brand’s reputation. For operations to run smoothly and to navigate inspections, medical manufacturers must simplify their quality control systems …

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Introduction As manufacturers and distributors adapt to changing market conditions and consumer needs, warehouse management becomes paramount. In modern manufacturing, technology offers simple and fundamental warehouse solutions that integrate warehouse, labor, transportation and third-party logistics for end-to-end supply chain visibility. Technology Enablers To reach top performance, a company should view and operate its entire supply …

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