While you should consider the unique technical and management-related tools necessary for managing your company’s product development, you should look for a solution that contains these important PLM software key features.
Supplier Management is a supply chain collaboration software solution. Businesses that have good relationships with suppliers are bound to have a competitive edge over their competitors.
When it comes to software implementations, organizations of all sizes share common goals: rapid deployment and a fast return on investment. However, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in manufacturing face unique business requirements that might not be met by large vendors who typically serve the Fortune 1000 community.
While ERP does a fine job of tracking manufacturing, distribution and accounting processes, traditional ERP systems do not encompass interactions with outside parties such as customers, suppliers and business partners.
More and more manufacturers are implementing lean principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency, stripping out processes that do not create customer value. However, it’s becoming clear that the shop floor is not the only part of the operation responsible for extended lead times.