Author: Karl

What Is Demand Forecasting and What Can MRP Software Do With It?

Demand forecasting could be the key to a business’s future. But how does it work and how could it be leveraged in a way that would be most beneficial?

Periodic vs. Perpetual Inventory System in Modern Manufacturing

Although a periodic inventory system might seem clear-cut and foolproof at first glance, its disadvantages may outweigh the benefits. Perpetual inventory systems, however, are already becoming mainstream.

ABC Analysis in Inventory Management – A Quick Guide

ABC analysis helps manufacturers get insight into their supply chain, reduce inventory, and improve inventory management. And it does not require a data analyst nor a substantial amount of resources to do it right.

Manufacturing Execution System Software as a Cloud-Based Solution

From better scalability to integrated data management – there are numerous advantages to having Manufacturing Execution System software as a cloud-based solution.

Week 38 in Manufacturing News

U.S. Industrial Production Points to Slowing Manufacturing Recovery; Latest Data on the UK Manufacturing Industry Summarised; U.K. Manufacturing Calls for Brexit Deal to Protect Exports; Why Good Manufacturing Practice has Protected Food Factories From COVID-19.

What Is Safety Stock and How to Calculate It?

Safety stock is the buffer that helps manufacturers keep serving their customers when disruptions occur.

CRM Software for the Manufacturing Industry – 6 Ways It Can Improve Your Business

Customer satisfaction is a major driver behind bigger profits. Using a CRM software designed for the manufacturing industry can help you get a piece of that pie.

What Are Contract Manufacturing and Toll Manufacturing?

Contract manufacturing and toll manufacturing are ways of doing business for many companies, large and small. What are they exactly and how do they differ?

Week 35 in Manufacturing News

U.S. Manufacturers Had a Good July. Falling Inventories Are a Concern; US: Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index Improves From 10 to 18 in August; UK Retail Sales Climb Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels; Daily Manufacturing News Digest – The Industry Stories You Should be Aware of Today

Case Study: Skin Actives Scientific and MRPeasy

MRPeasy helps consumer goods manufacturer Skin Actives Scientific thrive amid pandemic uncertainty.

Week 34 in Manufacturing News

S&P 500 Hits a Record as Traders Look Past Economic Devastation; U.S. Manufacturing Output Rises Strongly in July, But Still Below Pre-pandemic Levels; UK Economy Plunges Into Deepest Recession Since Records Began; U.S. and European Firms Face $1 Trillion in Costs to Relocate Their Chinese Supply Chains, BofA Says.

What is Throughput Time?

To put it bluntly, throughput time is the time required to make a product. But it’s not only about standing by the assembly line with a stopwatch.

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