Managing Merged Manufacturing Operations Revere Packaging invests in DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) manufacturing ERP software to optimize production, scheduling, and profitability of its eco-friendly products The history of Revere Packaging Holdings, LLC is almost as old as the United States of America, tracing back to the founding of Revere Copper & Brass by Paul Revere in 1801, six years after his famous ride to warn of approaching British soldiers. Today, Revere Packaging is a leading food…
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ERP For Small Business: 10 Features You Need To Accelerate Growth
ERP For Small Business: 10 Features You Need To Accelerate Growth Bottom Line: The most successful small business manufacturers rely on ERP to drive faster growth and keep customers for life by improving product and service quality and reducing costs through operational improvements. When you’re a small business manufacturer, the quality of the last orders delivered says more about you and what you care about than everything you spent on marketing last year. Manufacturers define growth…
Seeing Further: Using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to Improve Visibility
Seeing Further: Using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to Improve Visibility As independent enterprise technology consultants, we’re regularly called to guide project teams through technology evaluation, selection and implementation. With a focus on business process improvement, our consultants are regularly out in the field guiding manufacturers and distributors that are challenged with managing the complexity of their operations. A common theme running through these conversations is the need for improved visibility and transparency of information. No…
Cleanroom Manufacturing Strategies That Pay
Cleanroom Manufacturing Strategies That Pay Bottom Line: Cleanrooms that rely on ERP systems to track the many costs, activities, and revenues associated with their operation have the potential to deliver a higher ROI by increasing the average machine rate per hour, average markups and profit per production run. Cleanrooms Need ERP Systems To Find The Path Out Of Price Wars Plastics manufacturers are relying on and investing in cleanrooms to capture new customers and gain a greater share of…
The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Software
The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Software Bottom Line: The majority of manufacturers are prioritizing shop floor productivity as their most valuable growth strategy, relying on manufacturing software to be the catalyst to get them there. What is Manufacturing Software? Best defined by its many benefits, manufacturing software provides real-time visibility into the details of a manufacturing operation. With greater visibility, manufacturers attain greater control of daily production, machine yield rates, supplier performance, quality, and ultimately, profit…
MRP vs ERP – What’s the Difference?
MRP vs ERP – What’s the Difference? The progression manufacturers are making from MRP to ERP has its basis in how diversified their product lines have become in response to customers’ need for more versatile, configurable and customizable products. Many manufacturers got their start producing the same product using components they sourced locally or made themselves. Customers weren’t given the option of customizing products. Doubling down on manufacturing efficiency, the core process areas of Bills of Materials…