Speed and accuracy of response is often the difference between winning and losing new business. For manufacturers, this is most clear when estimating or responding to new bid opportunities. Your business must be able to react quickly and quote accurately to gain a competitive edge.
Manufacturers and industrial companies involved with complex or capital equipment are by nature project-oriented. For all project manufacturers, they must maintain profitability, which is a challenge, but is sometimes even more difficult
Being able to provide product and lot traceability has become a critical requirement in the food & beverage industry. Food safety regulations mandate that companies have in place quality control plans and documented procedures, while customers may demand that lot traceability be demonstrated to as part of a supplier audit, to ensure recalls can be managed effectively.
Managing reverse logistics and depot repair, or all operations related to the reuse of products and materials, is a growing challenge for B2C and B2B manufacturers, retailers and service organizations. Despite the difficulties, addressing reverse logistics issues should be a priority for any product-based service business engaged in aftermarket repair services.
Thanks to the steady progression of technology adoption in manufacturing, significant changes are already apparent in the results of a primary research study of 200 industrial executives in North America.
IFS Applications turns manufacturing challenges into opportunities and removes the hassle from your day-to-day business. Whatever mode—or modes—of manufacturing you employ, user-friendly IFS Applications increases productivity and helps you keep an eye on the bottom line.
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If your organization depends on the reliability of its plant and equipment, IFS’s enterprise asset management (EAM) solution can help you improve your bottom line. Unlike most enterprise software packages, IFS takes a holistic approach to asset management that enables you to maximize profitability.
ERP is a technology strategy that integrates a set of business functions, such as finance, HR, and purchasing, with operational aspects, such as manufacturing or distribution, through tight linkages from operational business transactions to financial records. If you are planning to implement an ERP system, there are multiple areas to consider.
Digital Transformation may be defined in a number of different ways by analysts or enterprise software vendors. But at its heart is the idea that as we use more digital technologies, those technologies change the way we live and, more pointedly, the way we conduct commerce and do business. Businesses are introducing new technologies in innovative ways to reduce cost, create new revenue opportunities and improve the customer experience.