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Manufacturing is Transforming. Will you be a part of the movement or will you be left behind?

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Are fast-changing market conditions complicating your business? In today's challenging global economy, manufacturers must embrace change, strive for a flexible working environment, and be agile enough to respond to new opportunities and customer needs. Adapting the advanced technologies of next-generation ERP solutions is one of the most critical actions a forward-thinking manufacturer, like you, can take; one that will lead to a responsive mindset and turn speed into a powerful competitive weapon.

Many companies invest in barcoding solutions for the sole purpose of inventory management. Inventory takes up a large portion of a company’s product costs (about 90%), and poor inventory management can have a direct hit on a company’s bottom-line. Overstocks and understocks can be detrimental to a business, leading to unsatisfactory customer experiences and – eventually – lost customers. With a sufficient enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that supports barcoding technology, you can transform not only your warehouse but your entire business with benefits such as:

Are your inventory costs getting out of control? Are you looking for a system that can help you properly manage your inventory without wasting crucial company money? Manufacturing and distribution companies rely on manufacturing software in order to increase their overall efficiency and improve their operations. Every company is unique; therefore, each company has its own set of needs when it comes to manufacturing software. While some companies may be looking to decrease the time a particular task takes to complete, other companies may be interested in improving their financial predictions. Whatever the need may be, manufacturing software can solve the common problem of inventory costs.

Manufacturing and distribution companies are constantly challenged to improve the quality and delivery of their products, in addition to improving service to their customers. As businesses continue to grow and change, executives need to keep a close eye on the operational efficiency of the company. By closely examining operational capabilities as they relate to the changing environment, companies can find ways to improve their efficiency and profit.

Selecting manufacturing software can be difficult if you do not know what you are looking for in a manufacturing software solution. Prior to selecting any type of manufacturing software, you need to sit down and determine your needs. What are you looking to gain from investing in manufacturing software? Are you trying to get away from managing your business using spreadsheets and out-of-the-box bookkeeping software? Or do you need a solution that can help you better manage your warehouse processes and keep better track of your inventory?

Make-to-order and make-to-stock manufacturing ERP software look and sound similar at first glance; however, their processes are distinctly different. Make-to-order software links production orders to one or more sales orders while make-to-stock software bases production on sales prognosis. Make-to-order and make-to-stock manufacturing software will have implications on your ERP system. Make sure you know the implications for both before deciding which software your company will choose.