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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?
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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.

admin2025-07-06T13:45:10-07:00December 21, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, ERP Optimization, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: automation, business consulting, business process, capacity planning, case study, data analytics, data integrity, ERP, industrial, industrial, building & construction, inventory management, MRP, planning, predictive analytics, supply chain|

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
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Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.

admin2025-07-06T13:36:12-07:00December 20, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, capacity planning, case study, CRP, ERP, industrial, industrial, building & construction, MRP, planning, process improvement, production planning, S&OP, SIOP|

Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement
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Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement

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Using SIOP to Drive Revenue, Margin & Working Capital Predictability & Improvement

As revenues remain volatile, disruptions plague supply chains, and interest rates remain high, executives' ability to build revenue, margin and working capital predictability and improvement takes on an elevated importance.

admin2025-07-06T13:23:20-07:00December 19, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, SIOP / S&OP|Tags: A&D, APS, business results, capacity planning, case study, customer service, demand planning, DRP, industrial, industrial, building & construction, inventory management, inventory turns, MRP, S&OP, SIOP, VUCA|

Taking Advantage of Automation in the Supply Chain
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Taking Advantage of Automation in the Supply Chain

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation

Taking Advantage of Automation in the Supply Chain

According to the WorldMetrics.org report, 89% of manufacturers believe automation is key to increasing productivity. More importantly to increasing profitable growth, the report also finds that automation reduces manufacturing lead time by 75%.

admin2025-07-08T07:09:49-07:00September 11, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation|Tags: automation, ERP, LMA Predictions Special Report, MRP, predictive analytics, robots, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain technologies, technology|

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.

admin2025-03-17T19:47:45-07:00August 1, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: economic trends, inventory management, inventory reduction, manufacturing, MRP, planning, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, technology|

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
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The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.

admin2025-02-03T16:16:24-08:00February 7, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business consulting, business process, business strategy, business trends, data, economic trends, ERP, geopolitical risk, inflationary pressures, manufacturing, MRP, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain strategy, technology|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-05-28T16:39:41-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: better use of ERP, business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar
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Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

According to Polaris Market Research, the market size of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is predicted to grow more than 41% during the next decade. Although the latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that less than 20% manufacturers have started to implement AI [...]

admin2025-07-08T07:12:38-07:00January 11, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, better use of ERP, Brushware Magazine, business results, digital twins, ERP, industrial equipment, manufacturing, MRP, robots, supply chain, technology|

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns
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Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Manufacturing has struggled to produce what customers want on-time without spending a fortune and tying up excess cash unnecessarily in the wrong, "just-in-case" inventory. It is a tough environment spiraling out of control with supply chain chaos.

admin2025-03-17T17:44:14-07:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business results, Food & Beverage, kanban, lean, manufacturing, MRP, production planning, Production scheduling, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service
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Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Since the pandemic, it has been a constant battle to ensure material availability, let alone to proactively manage cost and service. Even the most proactive and successful clients have experienced brief shortages of key materials and extended lead-times. The rest have been plagued with these issues.