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For a manufacturer, the ERP software they run is central to their planning and operations. It is literally the heart of the entire organization. But over the years, as the organization grows, their ERP lags behind in terms of supporting their business requirements, flexibility, integration with latest technology etc. The symptoms start to emerge and […]

An ERP implementation involves in-depth planning along with the involvement of the entire organization and the ERP vendor. During implementation, maximum efforts and focus is given towards its success. However, it is important to understand that the real work begins post ERP implementation when the organization starts working with the integrated ERP system. As employees […]

In our previous blogs, Handling the Human Element in an ERP Change Management Process and Utilizing Employee Power for a Successful ERP Implementation on ERP implementation, we had strongly emphasized on how resistance to change can be overcome by taking tangible actions, and also involving employees and their skills to ensure a successful ERP implementation, […]

In our previous Handling the Human Element in an ERP Change Management Process, we talked about the human element being one of the foremost critical factors during an ERP implementation within a manufacturing setup and why it has the potential to derail or propel the success of the implementation. We also mentioned that involving the […]

Metal Fabrication is a fast-paced industry that is ever-dependent on external factors such as global economy, market demands, technological progress, raw material availability, market competition and much more. Every fabricator aims to bring in that differentiating factor in their business to beat the competition and achieve profitability with efficient time management. Many fabricators do use […]

Preventing machine breakdown is the biggest challenge that manufacturers face. Even as technology cruises ahead with its never-ending list of innovations, a majority of manufacturers are still a tad behind when it comes to adopting suitable technology to solve this challenge. But slowly and steadily, they are taking notice of advancements that are happening around […]

There needs little introduction on how e-commerce technology has transformed the manner in which businesses sell their products and services. It has blurred the lines between manufacturers, distributors and their customers across B2B and B2C segments and opened up new opportunities on a global scale. Today, buyers are completely aware of what they want and […]

We are in midst of a technology & innovation-driven era where a whole range of high-tech gadgetry impact our lives every single day. Not only in our personal lives, but it has affected the world of manufacturing, sales & services in a big manner. Every day, we hear about a new technological breakthrough and how […]

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Production Scheduling are amongst the most critical functions in an manufacturing environment. From spreadsheets and even paper to ERP/MRP systems, manufacturers are doing their every bit to efficiently manage production and scheduling. However, the data communication happens only within the limits of these systems. Production personnel have little visibility into […]

Shop Floor Management is the heart of a manufacturing organization and the way it is operated determines the organization’s business health. The main challenges in effectively running a shop floor are to ensure higher machine availability, reduced idle/down time and get higher yield by constantly monitoring the shop floor environment. The main cause of these […]