Integrations should allow organizations to operate out of one system and offer a single source of truth for information. While integrations simplify business processes and foster collaboration, some manufacturers aren’t sure if they should use a fully managed integration or elect to maintain their system themselves. Here is why a fully managed integration is a …
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Medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturing has higher production costs than other industries because of strict regulatory standards and the need for extensive product testing. These costs either lead to higher product prices for consumers or eat into profit margins. To gain a competitive advantage in a difficult market sector, medical manufacturers can reduce their …
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As manufacturing becomes increasingly competitive, particularly for small and midsize businesses, resources like an ERP are essential for increasing efficiency, reducing downtime and unnecessary costs and streamlining business processes. However, it can be a significant challenge to choose the right ERP system. The right ERP will solve your problems, increase your competitive advantage and evolve …
Make-to-Stock (MTS) manufacturing is where producers make their items based solely on expected customer demand. Rather than a pre-planned production cycle, manufacturers predict the amount of orders based on individual products. To better anticipate what customers want requires a strong tool to determine important trends. Similarly, managing the complexities of your workplace requires a system …
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One of the most important principles for medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers is risk management. Medical manufacturers are required to keep consumers safe and minimize risk by offering products that are reliable, work as expected and do not cause harm. These expectations are outlined by the FDA and ISO 14971. However, there are many …
For manufacturers with multiple locations, managing inventory can be frustrating. Problems like ordering materials on time, utilizing first-in-first-out principles, and storing items efficiently are compounded when you have to coordinate efforts for multiple facilities. When each facility has their own inventory system, it is impossible to maximize efficiency and costs. In this blog, we will …
An ERP is a standard platform of modern manufacturers, but some organizations hesitate to implement the software for the first time or to upgrade an outdated program. Critics of ERP claim that it is too expensive to justify the cost, but the right ERP will pay for itself and bring added profits to your business. …
Introduction True supply chain end-to-end optimization requires global, highly available, highly responsible application services to manage the movement of materials across a digital network. According to Grand View Research, the global supply chain management market size “is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2023 to 2030.” As the need for this technology …
Introduction The pandemic led to major disruptions in manufacturing and the industry is still navigating an economic climate of uncertainty. Don’t let your competitors get ahead by better preparing for what the year has to offer. Although it is impossible to know the future, research does point to a few things we can expect in …
Introduction With so much disruption in the past few years, customers are fed up with promises that aren’t delivered on. For manufacturers to be successful in this highly turbulent environment, they need to produce high quality goods rapidly. Having digital resources is essential to meeting the high demands of customers. Conquering logistics, forecasting and communicating …
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Introduction Medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers face tougher software challenges than other industries because of the extensive regulations and standards they are expected to meet. Because of this, many medical manufacturers end up having multiple, disconnected software systems. In addition to being frustrating and complicated for employees, disconnected software leads to wasted time, departmental …
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Building a new foundation for change Merely implementing a new ERP isn’t enough to fully modernize a supply chain and create a more valuable digital network. Processes and systems must adapt as the solution streamlines old ways of working. Manual invoicing, spreadsheets, and traditional control towers utilizing outdated communication processes all reinforce siloes throughout the …
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Introduction The shop floor determines the success or failure of a manufacturer, but it is one of the most difficult areas to bring about sustainable long-term improvements. Unexpected errors and delays, resistance to change amongst workers and lack of visibility can hold your shop floor back. In this blog, we will cover the ways an …
Introduction For medical manufacturers, a medical device recall is their worst nightmare. Your company will be scrambling to halt production, provide rapid customer service to a large amount of customers at the same time, respond to revenue loses and mitigate damage to your brand’s reputation, all while working with the FDA. The only thing worse …
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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 …
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