What is Operations Management Software?
Operations management software helps to make sure that all business operations, whether for services or products, are effective and efficient.
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Week 26 in Manufacturing News
U.S. economic downturn losing steam, flash PMI data show; UK manufacturing must ‘measure up’ for a digital future; UK economy shows green shoots of recovery with growth in third-quarter likely as lockdown eases; Efforts to reshore U.S. manufacturing pick up speed.
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What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)?
A supply chain, or logistics chain, is a system of processes, people, activities, information, and resources needed to get a product or service from producer to consumer.
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Week 25 in Manufacturing News
Retail Sales in the U.S. Rebounded in May; After COVID, is it Time for the UK to Invest in its Industry Again?; After COVID, is it Time for the UK to Invest in its Industry Again?; European economy ‘through the worst’ but activity still depressed.
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Digital Transformation is no Longer an Optional Extra
For a smaller manufacturer looking to survive and prosper in this changing world, the question should be not ‘Can we afford this?’, but ‘Can we afford not to embrace the digitization of our core business processes?’
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Week 24 in Manufacturing News
Unexpected Drop in U.S. Unemployment Helps Markets Rally; Investment plan could create up to 150,000 jobs, say unions; Why Automation Is Crucial To Manufacturing Resiliency.
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Understanding and Managing Backorders
Backorders are orders for goods that a company cannot fill at present because demand has outpaced supply.
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Week 23 in Manufacturing News
US manufacturing industry stabilizes after plunging to financial-crisis lows, ISM survey reveals; UK manufacturing shows a hint of recovery after coronavirus; Pandemic exposes Europe’s reliance on imports.
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What is Capacity Planning in Manufacturing ERP?
Capacity Planning used in conjunction with an ERP system can improve the accuracy of planning and help control costs as well as plan for future expansion and growth.
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Week 22 in Manufacturing News
US: Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index recovers to -27 in May vs. -47 expected; EU recovery fund faces prodigious hurdles to reach consensus; How crises transform the manufacturing sector; 6 Keys to a Successful Restart After COVID-19.
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Setting User Permissions in an ERP or MRP System
User permissions can be tailored specifically for the company’s employee base so that the system can be optimized for maximum benefit.
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Week 21 in Manufacturing News
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $67 Million to Enhance Manufacturing Competitiveness Through Innovation; UK manufacturers warn of slow recovery from coronavirus; REPORT: New Operational Practices to Consider in the Time of COVID-19; our challenges for implementing data strategy in manufacturing
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