Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing is a distinct type of manufacturing that involves very high levels of customer input on each and every order processed. This article will discuss the ways that SMe software solutions can help businesses who practice ETO manufacturing. … Continued
What better day than #FatTuesday to take a look at the State of Louisiana’s Manufacturing Data? The State of Louisiana’s Manufacturing Data continues to grow. Louisiana’s export economy in 2014 reached $45.94 billion dollars in manufactured goods with 84.5% coming from … Continued
For most business owners who are looking to upgrade their information management, ERP software is the first piece of technology that comes to mind. This is a logical association–after all, ERP is the foundation of information management for businesses across … Continued
Learn about the past, present, and future of robotics technology and ERP in the manufacturing sector. A brief history of robotics in manufacturing When Henry Ford’s first assembly line began running on December 1st, 1913, the world of manufacturing changed … Continued
Manufacturing has been important to the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries–even if that history has had its ups and downs. The 50’s and 60’s are generally considered to be the heyday of US manufacturing, as they … Continued
By this point, we’re all pretty familiar with a standard narrative surrounding Midwestern manufacturing: though the region was once the industrial heartland of the country, the times have changed, and economic hardship has fallen upon many “rust belt” cities. … Continued
In today’s world, nearly all manufacturers use some sort of ERP system–regardless of whether that company tends to build to order, or build to stock. However, there are a few special reasons why build-to stock-manufacturers should consider investing in a … Continued
Electronics manufacturing encompasses a wide variety of productions–from optoelectronics to circuit boards, and everything in between. Though the industry is diverse and multi-faceted, one constant is important for all types of business: smart, efficient management. The SMARTer Manager system can … Continued
Made-to-order manufacturing (also known as built to order manufacturing) is the oldest model for manufacturing businesses. As the name implies, made to order manufacturing businesses begin building their products upon receiving an order—generally allowing for customized specifications. This makes the … Continued
In every manufacturing enterprise there are three basic costs that must be immediately considered as an owner assigns a value to a product. First, there are the direct material costs. This refers to the cost of the “raw materials” that … Continued