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Frequently Asked Questions about S&OE

AIMMS

Our recent webinar shared 3 must-haves for companies to improve their S&OE capability. In this blog, we will cover some commonly asked questions about S&OE and S&OE applications, based on what we heard from our webinar audience. How can an AIMMS app connect to source systems, like an ERP? Let’s dive in.

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20 Manufacturers Describe ERP Software Benefits in their Own Words

GlobalTranz

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. That’s tougher. Earlier identification of product manufacturing issues.

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

GlobalTranz

For example, a company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems should be accessible from anywhere within the manufacturing enterprise. This will lead to the creation of more metrics and business-intelligence tools to help improve manufacturing operations. Manufacturers must look for new ways to improve collaboration.

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Technology’s Ever-increasing Role in Supply Chain Functions

GlobalTranz

Technology poses the greatest opportunity for small- and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of innovative tools to ensure end-to-end tracking, visibility , and processing of products. For example, e-commerce applications may be used to generate automated order picking, fulfillment, and shipping.

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Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain: 3 Core Benefits

GlobalTranz

Well, this example shows how wearable technology in the supply chain was being used 3 and a half years ago in 2012. The cloud is enabling small and medium businesses to compete with larger, Big Box retailers for better, faster, more effective enterprise resource planning tools. The benefits of the cloud in the supply chain are clear.

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Four easy warehouse wins for your manufacturing or distribution business

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

An ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help you optimize processes, streamline workflows and decrease errors. For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products.

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Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table

GlobalTranz

For example, a warehouse management system that is not currently connected to the other warehouses in the network cannot accurately generate a demand forecast for a given time period. Modern manufacturing has grown exceedingly complex, and organizational silos have become a fundamental part of modern manufacturing.