SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

Ongoing challenges in the supply chain, such as shortages caused by increased demands and the shutting down of some factories, continue to affect manufacturing businesses even to this day. A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list of all the items needed to manufacture a product. What is a Bill of Materials?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

What anniversary of your production plant might you celebrate this year? Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. But they can’t adjust to 4IR practices because they can’t afford to invest in new plant equipment. The 5th, 10th or is it older?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Implementing an ERP project can be compared to climbing to the top of Mount Everest, you need to approach it one step at a time before reaching the peak. An ERP system can help a business dramatically improve its processes and remain competitive, but it’s a journey that must be taken with important considerations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability? Adopt regenerative processes – ensure renewable, reusable materials are used in an efficient way. A recent report by the IDC noted some benefits of these programs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The food and beverage industry is the most important player in South Africa’s manufacturing industry, contributing approximately R85 billion a year to South Africa’s manufacturing sector. How to select the best ERP solution. Most recently, Nestle South Africa recalled its Kit Kat products over possible contaminants.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. survey , 57% of manufacturing CFOs agree that proficiency and knowledge to create an effective plan to operationalize and transition the business into a digitalized and automated manufacturer is the most critical factor globally.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It has also emphasized how fragile supply chains really are. Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. How rapidly can you adapt if something changes quickly like it has done? How do you ensure delivery if once reliable supply chains break?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2024

ERP customization to enable success for your customers When you’re trying to help a business unlock their full potential in the manufacturing industry, it’s essential that you empower them with the right tools to do so. An example of this is to consider a manufacturing company that produces electronic components.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2022

If metrics can be built into a UX design, then surely the ability to do the same can be implemented into your ERP system – the system that we engage with daily. Of course, a top-of-mind consideration for many is that metrics are only as good as the accuracy of your data. Taking data back to the basics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Every manufacturing organization is striving for continuous improvement, and for that to occur the workforce needs to come with solutions to existing problems. Manufacturers can use low code platforms to address internal business challenges such as changing a business process or the improvement of operations across the shop floor.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 24, 2023

Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a great place to start digitization of your manufacturing or distribution business to centralize all your data and streamline your operations for greater efficiency. Creating a solid business case can drastically impact your initiative’s success.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs. If a batch of components proves to be faulty, it should be traceable back to its original manufacturer, and forward to the cars that may ultimately require repair or recall.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. Using data to find patterns, inferences, and insights ensures that your company goals and plans are based on evidence and that decisions made are balanced and objective. Machine performance and downtime.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. Manufacturers and distributors are simply not engaging with the new workforce, yet the new workforce is digitally savvy. Manufacturing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

ERP systems continue to remain the epicenter of business systems. An ERP software system is often one of the most significant investments a company will have to make. Data easily surfaced through an ERP system can have a positive impact on process and bring about the transformation of businesses. Data insights.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With the growing advent of digital technologies, it seems to have become impossible for manufacturing and distribution businesses to chart their success in the absence of applications supporting their internal and external functions and code for the future. There are still risks inherent in the coding process that must be addressed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

While improving internal efficiencies is vital for any business, internal efficiencies won’t help if external challenges across the supply chain are not also addressed. A lot of blame has been attributed to many different causes, which raises the next question – are Lean and JIT manufacturing the cause of these supply chain disruptions? .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Manufacturing companies already know that digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 , are transforming the way the industry operates. Inaccurate job costs: In every manufacturing industry today, margins are under pressure from competitors – both local and global. Reframe the Operations Strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 24, 2022

While many of us are starting the new year resolving to transform ourselves by hitting the gym, eating better, and spending less money, the manufacturing and distribution industry like many others is faced with the challenge of adapting to technology to stay ahead. Where to start. Solutions to equip you on the journey.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Just as manufacturers and distributors were starting to climb out of the ‘COVID hole’, they’ve been knocked back in. Unpacking expected disruptions across the supply chain for manufacturers and distributors. This will in turn impact manufacturing operations up- and downstream as much as raw material mining.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 5, 2022

AI can perform tasks, often performed by humans, with a high degree of accuracy and intelligence. While AI does not replace human intelligence, the insights that come with using AI can significantly increase human capabilities. Benefits AI can deliver. Business process improvement. How to start with AI.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. So here goes – read on for a greater understanding of these concepts and the role they play in your journey to a smart factory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors experienced huge supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic which exposed many vulnerabilities and tested the resilience of supply chain leaders globally. Improving those KPIs would help them emerge stronger and more confident with supply chains that are more resilient to future disruptions.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. Supply chain issues The global cost-of-living crisis is impacting buying power and spending – and not just for your customers.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we step into the unknown of 2023, here are some key trends and issues affecting supply chain management to help you prepare your strategies. The global cost-of-living crisis is impacting buying power and spending – and not just for your customers. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

There are several areas of procurement practice that should be considered for improvement: Just-in-case. In the new normal where change and disruption can occur at any time, the procurement function needs to anticipate and plan for uncertainty. Just-in-time focuses on having materials arrive just as production is scheduled to begin.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We put together a survey with our partners at Districon to better understand these challenges and offer ideas for improvement. Our recent webinar offered a glimpse of our findings and shared 3 specific areas teams can work on to keep their supply chain out of firefighting mode. Namely, manufacturing, food, and healthcare.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Active inventory management is a major contributor to manufacturing success. Manufacturers who still do inventory management and planning on spreadsheets will have found major problems during the pandemic. Inventory in the supply chain process. Now there are forces arguing for a return to a just-in-case approach.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Part II in our series on assessing your Demand Forecasting process . In Part I of this series , we looked at supply chain professionals’ perception of forecast accuracy and how they see their forecast evolving in the future. 23% of professionals use Bundled ERP functionality to drive their process. Only 25.7%

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

Regardless of how the next few months unfold, volatility in demand, inflation and uncertainties will affect stock-holding companies. However, this time can also be seen as an opportunity for organizational change. Finally, holding too much stock can lead to writing off goods at a loss if they don’t sell and become obsolete.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Stock (or inventory) replenishment is the process of moving items along the supply chain so they are ready to be picked and shipped, thus fulfilling orders on time. Here’s quick overview of what stock replenishment is and how great stock replenishment methods can truly add value to any business. Effective stock replenishment.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

Orders are up, business is booming, and your manufacturing operation is expanding. The growth of your company is exciting, but expansion can present many new challenges. As your operation gets bigger, you will probably need to investigate potential upgrades for your systems.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2022

Despite all these strong digitalization trends, there is one intense, on-ground task that we have not covered: delivering consumer packaged goods (CPG) from manufacturing plants to the hundreds, if not thousands of retail stores and outlets. This is why it is also in your best interests to maximize sales.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

In fact, it’s very likely that Tata Steel plays a role in your life today, by providing raw material for the car you drive, the house you live in and the roads you drive through. Today, the steel manufacturing leader has an ambitious digital transformation agenda and is leveraging AIMMS technology to optimize operations in its home country.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 28, 2020

Lily Zhang, Director of Manufacturing at INNOVATEST has lowered inventory levels and saved both time and money for the company through automation. Title: Director of Manufacturing. Please tell us a little about yourself, INNOVATEST and what your role is. Please tell us a little about yourself, INNOVATEST and what your role is.

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