Enterprise operations have dynamically evolved along with technological advancements over the years. Today, manufacturing and distribution enterprises want a crystal-clear view of their operations right from planning to execution. Real-time operational visibility is a necessity as compared to yesteryears where only a few big players could afford it. Enterprises want to make quick, informed decisions […]
We keep talking about workflow automation for manufacturing and distribution enterprises in our blogs, and how vital its role is in improving the speed of doing business, operational efficiency cost control, and achieving paperless operations. But how do we see workflow automation happening in real-time? What are its real-life examples? In most small & medium […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
