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Top courses to upskill manufacturers

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Investing in an ERP system and other business systems is an expensive exercise and by not investing resources into training and education, manufacturers will not get the full return on investment. Here’s a list of top courses manufacturers should consider in 2022 to stay ahead: 1. Manufacturing. Administration. Business Processes.

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What Georgia-Pacific Is Doing With Causal AI Is Remarkable

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The complexities associated with an enterprise resource planning system’s available-to-promise functionality can lead an ERP system to be unable to process an order, requiring time-consuming human intervention before an accurate promise can be relayed to customers. Of course, getting a promise right is vital.

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Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Needs & “WMS-Plus” Propel Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Demand

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E-Commerce Fulfillment Needs Remain Paramount Of course, the need to run warehouse operations more effectively and efficiently is the primary and ongoing reason for WMS sales. For example, warehouse labor management has consistently been an important add-on to WMS. The WMS selection process has evolved to a WMS-plus selection process.

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From Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating Across Global Supply Chains

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That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. Some examples: Procurement and Co-manufacturing : What is the impact of inbound transportation issues on materials? In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

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This is best done using an ERP system, where different steps of the manufacturing chain – order management, production, fulfilment, etc. – It is best captured in an ERP system and analyzed digitally. This may lead to any number of follow-up actions, for example: Redesigning sourcing or material strategies.

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The smart factory Part 4: What skills do manufacturers and distributors need in the factory of the future?

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As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization.

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How Southeast Asian manufacturers can use ERP to realign the supply chain

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Of course, the pandemic then hit global shores, not to mention the ripple effects of global trade wars. Singapore, for example, relies on Malaysia for one-third of its total poultry supply. ERP to address industry challenges and leverage regional opportunities. Furthermore, ERP will help you achieve your Industry 4.0