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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

On the shop floor we see challenges around scheduling to meet delivery requirements, managing the utilisation of capital intensive equipment with small production runs reducing efficiency and creating bottlenecks. Typically we see problems such as: They may struggle to meet demand and to deliver on time, resulting in potential lost sales.

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The role of a Bill of Materials in optimizing your inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example, in a bakery business, using the right tool with the BOM, the overall capacity of the oven and fridges could be monitored, and improvements as to how best to use ability could be suggested to reduce electricity costs, capacity constraints and workforce. First, keeping track of the production process is very beneficial.

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Bill of Materials Inventory management: How to improve BOM forecasting and planning

EazyStock

Luckily, inventory optimization tools , such as EazyStock, have the functionality to help. By connecting EazyStock to your ERP or MRP, it can calculate the demand forecasts for every item in a BOM, exploding them down from the finished item to the smallest nut and bolt. Less waste.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

Look out for industry-type events in your area, as these provide an opportunity for you to meet lots of people. The buyer’s job is to meet with vendors and negotiate the best possible product supply deals, and then oversee deliveries to ensure all contract obligations are fulfilled. Networking. Data Managers. Finance managers.