Supply chain and manufacturing

Learn how technology can optimize your supply chain, logistics and manufacturing processes. Explore how the internet of things, AI and blockchain are bringing new efficiencies and how ERP software can help with supply chain operations and improve product delivery. Here you'll also find overviews on important supply chain management concepts.

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Tip 15 Nov 2024
10 advantages, disadvantages of using AI in supply chain

The disadvantages of using AI for the supply chain are the costs of the tech and employee training, difficult integrations, security risks and overreliance on the tech. Continue Reading
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- Jacob Roundy
Tip 05 Nov 2024
6 benefits of production planning

Production planning's benefits are helping manufacturers improve productivity, customer service, product quality, employee morale, disruption responsiveness and company expenses. Continue Reading
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- Dave Turbide

Tutorial 20 Aug 2009

Guide to business intelligence for manufacturing

Business intelligence (BI) software is being adopted by a growing number of manufacturers. In the first installment of this BI guide, find an introduction to BI software for manufacturing. Read how manufacturers are using BI and find software selection tips. Learn the benefits of BI for manufacturing and discover a glossary of manufacturing BI terms . Continue Reading
Definition 01 Jul 2009
advanced planning and scheduling (APS)

Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) is a type of system that tracks costs based on the activities that are responsible for driving costs in the production of manufactured goods. (Continued) Continue Reading
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- Brenda Cole
Feature 18 Feb 2009

Strategic benefits of a global trade management software system

A company that deploys a global trade management software system can reduce the costs, risks and delays associated with manual compliance and tracking efforts. Continue Reading
Tutorial 01 Sep 2008

How to build a business case for RFID

Are you considering RFID for your business needs? In this guide, read an introduction to RFID technology and implementation, learn about SAP RFID software and RFID for ERP and find out how to calculate ROI for RFID. Continue Reading

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