Choosing a SoftwareManufacturing Tips 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?’ By Karl H Lauri 6 min read
News 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. By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
News 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. By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
News 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. By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
News 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 By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
InventoryManufacturing Tips Inventory Adjustments Within a Manufacturing ERP By implementing common sense and best practices for inventory adjustments, a company can realize inventory accuracy that keeps processes on track. By Karl H Lauri 8 min read
Manufacturing Tips Key Manufacturing Business Metrics We have updated this article, you can find it here – Top Manufacturing KPIs. Key Performance Indicator or KPI is a quantifiable measure used to evaluate the success of an organization. Here are key manufacturing KPIs to track. By Karl H Lauri 7 min read
News Week 18 in Manufacturing News Manufacturers Hit a Wall as Coronavirus Saps Demand; Rise in Demand for US Manufacturers Creates New Opportunities; UK manufacturing down to lowest capacity utilisation rate on record; 6 Things Our Podcast Guests Wish People Understood About Manufacturing. By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
AccountingChoosing a SoftwareManufacturing Tips Why Food Manufacturing is Hard and How MRP System Helps For a food manufacturing business, many requirements must be met, which can vary depending on the type of food you make, the facilities that you use, and the market you operate in. By Karl H Lauri 5 min read
News Week 16 in Manufacturing News Bringing Manufacturing Back to the U.S. Is Easier Said Than Done; American factories just had their worst month since 1946; Digital manufacturing: Four practical tips for UK SMEs; EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation. By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning Business Process Management and Methods Business Process Management initiatives can help drive continuous process improvement through a factory. In addition, they can be used in conjunction with software platforms such as CRM, MRP, ERP. By Karl H Lauri 7 min read
News Week 15 in Manufacturing News U.S. manufacturing activity contracted less than expected in March; UK Manufacturing Production rises by 0.5% MoM in Feb vs. +0.1% expected; Eurozone’s two biggest economies sink into historic recessions; UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation Imposes First Substantial Fine. By Karl H Lauri 2 min read
