Leading manufacturers are constantly on the lookout for ways to decrease waste and improve quality. However, some businesses fail to meet these goals because they refuse to adopt enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Though ERP is sometimes suspected as...
Choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor is not a decision to be taken lightly. Many manufacturers and distributors are deep into their software projects before they realize that their system doesn’t include the functionality they require to...
Manufacturers who embrace globalization are after reduced costs and greater business opportunities. Though some are successful in supplying more affordable raw materials and meeting customer demands across multiple continents, others meet disaster,...
Too many manufacturers and distributors are missing out on lucrative business opportunities and putting their company at risk by relying on outdated technology to manage their operations. Organizations can’t afford to let information gaps and production...
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is regarded as one of the most critical metrics for measuring manufacturing productivity. A high OEE score means you’re creating quality parts as fast as possible with minimal stop times. Though manufacturers...
We all know that you can’t fix problems if you don't even notice them. That’s why manufacturers the world over experience painful losses when they lack visibility into their operations. Gaps between processes, locations and departments drive companies to...
For too long, many manufacturers have put all their efforts into managing their production lines—but at a cost. In their unwavering focus to improve shop floor performance, they’ve left out a critical component: their customer relationships. With customer...
This is a tricky time for metal fabricators. The industry bounced back strong after the recession and is projected to continue growing in the coming years. However, fabricated metal manufacturers are proceeding with caution. Steel and aluminum...
