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Improving agility in metal fabrication manufacturing

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With the fabricated metal industry receiving government grants and incentives, it now ranks as one of the fastest-changing sectors in the manufacturing marketplace. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’ technologies, manufacturers are building what we are calling ‘Manufacturing Agility’ into their organizations.

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Can ERP minimize the risks of outsourced manufacturing?

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In the last two years it became even clearer that today’s manufacturer must understand the need to be agile, flexible and responsive, and that requires a software solution that gives them leverage to use whatever production methods are appropriate, including the partial or complete outsourcing of manufacturing.

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Using OEE and MOM with older manufacturing equipment

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In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing , we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. The problem is that many factories are limited in this area because they have older legacy equipment.

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The role that ERP systems can take in helping IM&E

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Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted.

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How OEE and MOM can be used to streamline manufacturing

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Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) together with an ERP system allows manufacturers to collect the data, visualize and analyze it, and make decisions. They also know that this requires optimizing their manufacturing plants. The importance of digital manufacturing. What is OEE?

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Most Read Manufacturing Articles of 2015

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It is that time of year again where we feature the most viewed articles on the Cerasis blog in each of the six main categories we write about: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. . From technologies changing the industries as we know it to regulations that are changing the industry.

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5 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

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Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is well known for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. Deere & Company. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales made between March and July.