On the shop floor or in the warehouse, barcode scanners are quickly becoming an essential tool to streamline operations for manufacturers. With a quick scan, employees can quickly record critical data into an ERP system, but not all ERP systems offer the same barcode functionality. With Infor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI) and Factory Track, you gain …
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Receiving a Warning Letter from the FDA is stressful, to say the least. It means you have conducted a significant regulatory violation and requires an immediate response to the FDA within 15 working days. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or in a panic, you can come up with an intelligent strategy for responding to FDA Warning …
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Analytics gives manufacturers key information about how to move their business forward. What product should we create next? How much inventory should we order? What are customers looking for? All these questions and more can be answered with a strong predictive analytics setup within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. However, not every ERP handles …
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In 2021, U.S. and European medical technology companies spent a combined total of approximately 28 billion U.S. dollars on research and development. Product development is especially expensive for medical manufacturers, and subpar software will only make the process more time-consuming and expensive. The right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can streamline product development so that …
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Financial information is arguably the most important data for an organization. No matter how good the company is, it is impossible to be successful with poor finances. Shockingly, many businesses still rely on Excel for their financial tracking and analysis. While Excel is a great spreadsheet platform, it simply wasn’t designed for sophisticated financial analytics. …
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As a manufacturer, one of the greatest challenges is juggling multiple, necessary tasks into a unified schedule. One of these is maintenance, which must happen to avoid unplanned downtime because of broken equipment or expensive repairs that may not be in the budget. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system gives you the tools to plan …
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When our car starts to act up, what do we normally do? After using a variety of “creative” words and language, we look into replacing the auto parts. The auto parts industry is one of the great unsung titans of the national economy. From the people who manufacture them to the guys that sell them, …
For companies that use an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, “upgrade” is usually considered a dirty word. There is a perception that upgrading an ERP will be an extraordinary amount of work, force you to disrupt your business processes, and cost a lot of money. Because of these fears, businesses push off ERP upgrades until …
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Whether its producing plastics, household appliances, or electrical tools, the light manufacturing industry is transforming because of new technologies. These technologies allow light manufacturers to evolve their businesses with trend detection, simplified business processes, and complete data visibility. In this blog, we will cover how BI (Business Intelligence), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and the IoT …
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Medical device, equipment, and supplies manufacturers have a difficult challenge when it comes to supply chain management. Multi-level supply chains require constant oversight, validation, and tracking to maintain compliance for medical manufacturers. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of supply chains, the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can make supply chain management easier. …
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Your equipment is the backbone of your production line. Without it, your team simply won’t be able to function and meet the deadlines you have set for your customers. Companies typically have estimates for when major machinery needs to be replaced, but these timelines can change significantly because of excessive usage, inadequate maintenance, or misuse. …
Before we see products, it is packaging that catches our eye. Without it, everything we buy would appear bland and unassuming. Often forgotten behind the item, Consumer Packaging Companies have an important responsibility in producing what we see. By being tied to a large national brand, you can be successful and bring in endless profits. …
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A CAPA isn’t over after you execute the steps to resolve its root cause and associated issues. Before considering a CAPA resolved, you must complete the review and verification procedure. In this blog, we will cover the final stages of CAPA and how to end the experience smoothly. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can …
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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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