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Using ERP & Related Technologies to Automate, Digitize & Thrive

Manufacturers utilize less than 20% of the full functionality of their ERP systems. But the key question is, why does it matter? In today’s inflationary and supply chain disrupted business environment, manufacturers need to automate and digitize to ‘do more with less’ and thrive during these volatile times. One important way to achieve this goal is to further leverage your ERP system where it will make a difference.
2024-02-04T23:41:28-08:00September 6, 2022|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, In the News Highlights, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Brushware Magazine: Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

"Proactively managing cash flow is critical right now," says Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. This can be done by running periodic forecasts.
2024-01-21T21:24:35-08:00July 27, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability.  To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.
2023-09-19T21:00:34-07:00July 7, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Resiliency to Thrive During Inflationary & Volatile Times

According to the Wall Street Journal, consumer prices are the highest in 40 years. It certainly doesn’t seem to be letting up. In fact, with the Russia-Ukraine war, there will be continued inflationary pressures on products related to oil, gas, commodity, and food at a minimum.
2023-08-23T23:25:55-07:00May 6, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, SIOP - S&OP, SIOP Planning & Execution|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Proactive Planning to Grow & Scale

According to FactSet Insight, revenue growth is predicted at 7.5% for 2022 which is substantial when considering it is following record-breaking growth in 2021. Clients and colleagues are seeing record increases in sales revenues and pricing.
2024-01-24T21:10:36-08:00April 12, 2022|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: , , , , , , |
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When Will the Supply Chain Disruptions End?

Supply chain disruptions will continue throughout 2022. In fact, we need to accept that supply chain challenges will be commonplace in the next normal. Each link in the supply chain will continue to blame the others while the end-to-end supply chain will only be as strong as its weakest link. Manufacturers will continue to experience shortages of materials and labor while prices escalate.
2023-09-18T18:41:42-07:00February 7, 2022|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain|Tags: , , , , , |
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Manufacturing Resurgence

There will a resounding resurgence of manufacturing near-term. According to a new report from The Reshoring Initiative®, reshoring broke records in 2020 and exceeded foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first time since 2013. Not only did it beat FDI, but it beat it by nearly 100%! Also, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) [...]
2024-02-14T21:08:01-08:00October 29, 2021|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Post Pandemic Skills Gap

According to Prudential’s latest Pulse of the American Worker Survey, one in four workers plan to look for a job a different company once the pandemic has subsided. Additionally, a recent Robert Half survey found that 38% of workers feel stuck in their careers, and an EY survey found [...]

2024-02-14T22:35:29-08:00June 29, 2021|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Post Pandemic: People or Robots?

According to Statista Research Department, the global market for robots is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 26% to reach close to $210 billion by 2025. For example, according to Automation World, almost 45% of respondents currently use robots in their assembly and manufacturing [...]

2024-02-14T22:50:34-08:00April 26, 2021|Categories: In The News, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation|Tags: , , , |
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Manufacturers Trending to Digital

According to the Hackett Group, 77% of companies have strengthened their commitment to digital transformation due to the COVID crisis. In fact, they are not only strengthening their commitment, but the pace of adoption is increasing. A McKinsey survey found that the pandemic has significantly accelerated the pace of [...]

2024-02-15T15:48:47-08:00December 31, 2020|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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