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Improving agility in metal fabrication manufacturing

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With the fabricated metal industry receiving government grants and incentives, it now ranks as one of the fastest-changing sectors in the manufacturing marketplace. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’ technologies, manufacturers are building what we are calling ‘Manufacturing Agility’ into their organizations.

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Can ERP minimize the risks of outsourced manufacturing?

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In the last two years it became even clearer that today’s manufacturer must understand the need to be agile, flexible and responsive, and that requires a software solution that gives them leverage to use whatever production methods are appropriate, including the partial or complete outsourcing of manufacturing.

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The role that ERP systems can take in helping IM&E

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Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted.

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How OEE and MOM can be used to streamline manufacturing

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Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) together with an ERP system allows manufacturers to collect the data, visualize and analyze it, and make decisions. They also know that this requires optimizing their manufacturing plants. The importance of digital manufacturing. What is OEE?

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Using OEE and MOM with older manufacturing equipment

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In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing , we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. The problem is that many factories are limited in this area because they have older legacy equipment.

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2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook

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If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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How to Reduce Lead Times: 11 Tips for Manufacturers & Warehouses

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Use Automation Software. Tip: Use contracts that stipulate specific lead times for parts and services, include penalties for missing deadlines, and encourage suppliers to work harder to get you goods faster. The closer the supplier is to your warehouse or manufacturing plant or location , the easier it is to reduce lead times.