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
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
ERP – or enterprise resource planning – sounds like something that only the largest, most sophisticated companies have. Maybe you’re not necessarily even comfortable defining ERP, though most business owners and operators have an intuitive idea of what it means … Continued
ERP Software Implementation: When and how to successfully implement with an ERP Consultant ERP Needs – Identifying needs within your manufacturing process are one of the first steps in ERP implementation planning and that can be resolved through the … Continued
I came across an article this morning that indicated, according to reports published Thursday, computer giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) could cut as many as 30,000 jobs to compensate for dwindling demand for personal computers as more people are … Continued
I’m reading another article on reshoring, or bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. This article is particularly interesting because it talks about the possibility that reshoring could create 2 to 3 million new jobs by the end of the decade. … Continued
I’m busy doing some industry research and came across this article that I wanted to share. It seems that several Chinese conglomerates are moving their manufacturing processes to the United States. Well isn’t this an interesting turn of affairs? While … Continued