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Applying MRP with ERP in a modern manufacturing environment

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Material Requirements Planning for a modern manufacturing environment Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is software that helps companies estimate the required quantities of raw materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure manufacturing has all the items needed to make products to satisfy demand.

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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

Capacity planning : This is about determining what the business requires to meet changing demands for its products. The combination of MPS, BOM and MRP information determines the items to be manufactured, in what quantities and by when, and what must be procured. Here’s how BOM can help you manage your inventory.

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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. The post The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. It needs to be a carefully considered strategy with, in most cases, a time phased plan to implement.

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

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. Troy-Bilt: TRs were used.

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A Guide to the Benefits of a Bill of Materials (BOM)

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This involves ordering the right amount of stock to meet production or servicing schedules, or to fulfill forecasted sales. These accurate and timely BOM forecasts can then feed into the ERP or MRP systems for purchase orders to be created. Less wastage. With an accurate bill of materials, stock levels can be optimized.

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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. Measure and manage supplier performance.