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.
Today, ERP software vendors have tailored their product for SMBs. Better still, there are ERP systems such as Jim2 Business Engine that are designed specifically for SMBs so they can take advantage of ERP for maximum efficiency in conducting business.
When comparing ERP systems, functionality should be considered against the backdrop of the entire package – its technology and its vendor. Only by doing so can manufacturers ensure they make a right and lasting choice.
More often than not, companies that implement an ERP system and have trouble achieving rapid return on investment (ROI) may labor under this misconception, or at the very least may underestimate their own role in successful implementation and operation of their new enterprise software environment.
Process manufacturers can benefit greatly from implementing an ERP solution. Make sure you avoid these seven fatal mistakes when you’re going through the buying process.
Cloud computing technology benefits companies of all sizes and in all industries by helping companies implement cost effective information technology.
With an economic downturn still being touted just about everywhere, it’s an ideal time to recap on “getting back to the basics” of good business management practice. Cuts in discretionary spending are not the only measure to keep your business running strong.
Today’s manufacturing enterprise is challenged by rising material costs, increasing competition, and ever-changing customer requirements. If a manufacturer’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is not up to par, these companies are faced with dizzying levels of complexity, duplication of effort, and in the worse cases, poor quality and customer service. This paper describes the warning signs that an ERP system is killing a business, and suggests how companies can thrive with a new approach to business systems.
When looking for shop control software, make sure to keep these 10 things in mind to ensure you’re getting the right solution.