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As economic conditions decline, they are under pressure to identify new approaches that will differentiate them from larger companies.
As economic conditions decline, they are under pressure to identify new approaches that will differentiate them from larger companies.
What kind of tangible (hard dollar) return can you expect for your investment in ERP software? The answer is: a lot more than you might expect. In this article you will learn how ERP software pays for itself within the first year and goes on to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings each year thereafter.
Ask anyone in a manufacturing or project-driven company who has the most difficult job and without hesitation they will tell you: the scheduler/planner. It’s no wonder. Foolproof scheduling is critical to the smooth operation of most companies.
Successful companies are often filled with an excitement and energy that can fuel continued expansion. However, if a comprehensive system to manage the internal processes and procedures that serve as companies’ foundations are not in place, growth can become unwieldy.
No doubt the processes and systems that help you manage your business are constantly evolving and becoming more complex as you work to carve out your market niche. Some of your workflows are manual, some paper-based, some digital, some automated.
In one of the most difficult economic environments in decades, manufacturers around the world are reevaluating their ERP systems. Medical device manufacturers, food and beverage processors, aerospace and automotive suppliers, and others are looking to implement ERP systems that cut costs, streamline operations, and improve performance.
Today’s manufacturers are looking for ERP solutions that improve operations, cutcosts, and help improve product quality. These enterprises want to move “beyond the hype” and away from the empty promises of many ERP vendors in the marketplace.
This practical guide links the unique operations of process manufacturing with specific ERP capabilities. The key system requirements, as well as the most common functional gaps, are explained in plain English.
In this turbulent market, leading industry analysts suggest that manufacturers stabilize their respective businesses, protecting them from excessive risk and ensuring that the enterprise has the liquidity necessary to weather the crisis.
Manufacturing in the U.S. is getting tougher all the time and the pressure is unrelenting. To remain competitive, you must continually cut costs, increase productivity and improve quality, while at the same time offering better service, faster delivery and lower prices.