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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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Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence

GlobalTranz

An Example of Matching Systems with People for Sustained Manufacturing Operations Excellence. Getting back to the first post about " What is Manufacturing? ", with MRP we generated Purchase Orders (POs) and Manufacturing Orders (MOs). Does MRP end there? The next phase of MRP was MRP II. Where did they go?

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What is a “Socio-Technical System?”

The Lean Thinker

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. this is particularly true in ERP / MRP environments.) This all changed shortly after WWII.

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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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The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Sometimes local capability needs to be developed, or the quality and cost don’t meet requirements. For example, aluminum was in short supply during World War II. Onshoring and Near shoring comes into play here but be aware that it is a long-term strategy which requires a complete business model shift.

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Reshoring Or Not, What is Manufacturing? 4 Questions to Ponder with Real American Manufacturers

GlobalTranz

Envisioning What is Manufacturing as a Triangle.And Match them Up To Real American Manufacturer Examples. GBC: Initially , Production Planning would issue Traveling Requisitions (TRs) to Purchasing with offsetting lead times and a “Due Date” to meet the MPS. But, the accuracies of near 100% daily were absolutely needed to meet the MPS.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations. APICS, for example, runs some really good supply chain and logistics programmes. Networking.