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Using an ERP system to provide data for decision-making in manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor. It then becomes and question of how to present that information. Challenges to using data.

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The Future Of Manufacturing Post-COVID

Blue Grace Logistics

COVID-19 restrictions have challenged manufacturing worldwide. Within the last year, manufacturers have had to cope with supply chain disruptions and the shutdown of factories due to restrictions caused by COVID-19. Manufacturers adapted to the technologies of Industry 4.0, COVID-19 — Impacts And Challenges For The Manufacturer.

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Flatbed Demand and Challenges for Construction and Manufacturing

Trinity Logistics

However, industries facing high flatbed demand, like construction and manufacturing, are seeing more difficulty than others. Let’s take a deeper look into these challenges and present some considerations for how those in the industry can overcome them. FLATBED DEMAND VS. VAN AND REEFER. FACING DISRUPTION AFTER DISRUPTION.

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Wooden Pallet Manufacturing and Re-use Uplift

Logistics Business Magazine

Manufacturing and reuse of wooden pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research. These manufacturers repaired and sold on for reuse a further 16.2m million in 2021, up 8.3

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BEUMER Group wins Chairman’s Manufacturing Performance Award 2020

Logistics Business Magazine

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has now named BEUMER Group as a winner of the renowned Chairman’s Manufacturing Performance Award 2020. With its AFR Systems business unit, BEUMER Group supports cement manufacturers with extensive know-how and customised systems.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Optimize Manufacturing Operations with these 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. We relay on guest bloggers and the expertise of others for manufacturing best practices. His 5 golden metrics center on performance management.

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[Infographic] American Manufacturing: How Important is “American Made”

GlobalTranz

American manufacturing has a long history, ranging from the creation of 95 percent of all clothing sold in the US in New York City, reports Highsnobiety , to startups designing mobile device covers and protectors, explains The New York Times. However, “American Made” remains a cornerstone of modern manufacturing in the U.S.,