
IEM ERP Vendor Update
Unlock Business Growth with the Right CRM It’s always been difficult to effectively manage parts, production, people and products. And today it’s even harder.The solution – in good times and

Unlock Business Growth with the Right CRM It’s always been difficult to effectively manage parts, production, people and products. And today it’s even harder.The solution – in good times and

As the industrial equipment manufacturing (IEM) industry rumbles through the remainder of a challenging 2021, headed for a potentially more successful 2022, it’s important to understand the ongoing evolution of the industry and its enterprise technologies. We asked one of Ultra’s most experienced manufacturing consultants, Dave Lechleitner (DL), what IEM companies need to know to thrive in today’s fast-changing marketplace. Here is an edited version of the conversation.

For manufacturers in virtually every vertical, the capabilities offered by the 4th Industrial Revolution, particularly the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence, automation and connected machines, are enabling greater operational efficiency, higher product quality and improved maintenance processes – and are driving changes to long-established business models.

Steps for Success Does your current ERP system offer the capabilities and functionalities your business needs today – and will need in the future? If not, it’s time to consider a

A new ERP system offers a rare opportunity to transform your company by increasing efficiency, enabling new capabilities and improving business performance. But, while a modern ERP solution can supercharge your organization, its implementation is one of the most complex and high-risk projects you will ever undertake.

Of course, in reality, there are other, more complicated questions – and a compelling business case must be made for an expensive, potentially risky and definitely disruptive overhaul of your core business processes and enterprise management system.