Varun Rao
August 18, 2020
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Software, Inventory Management, Shop Floor Management
There is not an iota of doubt that Bill of Materials (BOM) is the most important aspect in discrete manufacturing. It drives product development, management; defines the final product that is designed and manufactured as per customer requirement. It is a comprehensive blueprint consisting of raw materials, components, assemblies, sub-assemblies, parts, and packaging materials that […]
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Varun Rao
March 13, 2020
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Mobility, ERP Software, Manufacturing Challenges
Corona virus pandemic has tightly gripped the world right now. In the US, the total reported cases are 1336 as on 12th March 2020 (Courtesy: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/). It has had a domino effect on crude oil prices that dropped down to 25% globally, lead to travel lock-downs by affected countries, and has sent the global economy […]
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Varun Rao
September 16, 2019
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Integration, ERP Mobility, ERP Software, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management
When was the last time you noticed or paid attention to a bar code label on a product or a package? For a layman, it is an insignificant thing that is useful only at the cash counter of a supermarket where it is scanned for billing of a particular product. Thereafter, it is of no […]
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Varun Rao
August 20, 2019
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Software, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management
In our previous blog, ‘Top Warehouse Management Challenges for Manufacturers’, we discussed top ranking warehouse management issues that impact manufacturers on a large scale. We explained how these issues prevent manufacturers from maintaining optimum inventory levels, impacts goods movement, delays production, drains bottom line and profitability. An efficient ERP software helps manufacturers to overcome these […]
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Varun Rao
February 15, 2019
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Software, Sales Management
In our previous blog i.e. What Problems do Manufacturers face with their Sales Management?, we highlighted various problems that manufacturers face with respect to effectively handling their Sales Management. We delved into various factors and existing disparate systems that they use to manage their sales operations that severely affect their efficiency. Click this Infographic to […]
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Varun Rao
October 14, 2018
ERP for Manufacturing, Inventory Management
The Big Inventory Management Problem Every manufacturer, small or medium or big, would have faced or currently facing this problem of unable to tame the magnanimous giant called Inventory Management. Imagine a scenario where the entire shop-floor is on standby with machines and personnel staying idle, thereby increasing the queue of the jobs. An emergency […]
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Varun Rao
September 19, 2018
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Implementation, ERP Software, Manufacturing Challenges
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 […]
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Varun Rao
August 15, 2018
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Implementation, ERP Software
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 […]
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Varun Rao
July 18, 2018
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Implementation, ERP Software, Manufacturing Challenges
Implementing an ERP for a manufacturer is like changing the wheels of a car while it is in motion. Manufacturers specially from Small & Medium segment cannot afford to stop production and therefore, the implementation should happen alongside business as usual operations. Considering the limited budget, time and manpower, it is but natural for manufacturers […]
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Varun Rao
May 16, 2018
ERP for Manufacturing, ERP Implementation, ERP Software, Manufacturing Challenges
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, […]
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