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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MTO operations bring their own set of unique challenges. The good news is that an ERP system with a focus on planning and shop floor management can help to make sense of a complex environment and help to manage these competing demands on the business via a comprehensive operations plan.

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How to create a reliable supply chain with effective forecasting and inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Despite record layoffs in many industries, Canadian manufacturers face a skills shortage in key positions in operations and across the supply chain. The pandemic uncovered key vulnerabilities in reaction times and agility by exposing gaps between plans and their execution due to lack of end-to-end visibility of operations. .

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

GlobalTranz

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?

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Implementing AI in Supply Chain and Logistics

GoShip Blog

From virtual assistants, robotics, analytics, and autonomous vehicles, AI technology has provided sophisticated solutions to supply chain and logistics operations around the globe. With the volume of data entering the supply chain every day, AI computing technology has the potential to shift business trends to encourage revenue. .

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6 Ways Big Data is enhancing the global supply chain

The Logistics Academy

As global supply chains become more complex and customers more demanding, the race is on to develop software applications that can effectively manage and make sense of the zettabytes of data being generated by our digital world. Of course, capturing the data and then using it to make good decisions are two entirely different things.

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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This will in turn impact manufacturing operations up- and downstream as much as raw material mining. Optimum visibility levels can be achieved through technologies such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) , which integrates solutions such as Material Requirements Planning solutions, supply chain portals and data analytics.

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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. The main lack of talent is in middle management, especially in big data analytics and supply chain planning, where the shortage is around 54%. Sea Change—A Supply Chain Career is now seen as ‘Cool’.