Category: Manufacturing

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Top 5 Reasons to Move from On-Prem to the Cloud

Years ago, cloud computing wasn’t yet available to smaller companies, or the cost was exorbitant to explore. However, today the Cloud is open, ready and affordable for companies of all sizes and across all industries. Companies can take advantage of the Cloud’s numerous benefits in productivity, security, budget, efficiency and more. 

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When “Green Screen” ERP Hinders Expansion, Modern ERP Opens New Doors

Incorporating hygienic design is critical for food safety – and for reducing the risk of lawsuits, recalls, replacement, fines and damage to reputation. For companies that supply the food-and-beverage and pharmaceutical industries, the ability to grow manufacturing operations while retooling to incorporate hygienic design, is critical, especially for manufacturers that provide tubing, valve systems, mixers, cleaning systems and other production components.

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Starting an ERP Project? Start Here

For most ERP project teams, starting an ERP project is a daunting task. It’s common for selection teams to get pulled into a variety of directions, often losing focus because they are responding to pressing demands and fighting for internal resources to drive effective ERP selection.

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Steel being picked up by robotics.

COVID-19 Poses Unique Challenges to the Steel Industry

Many states have shut down all non-essential businesses – but steel manufacturing is definitely essential. It’s already a challenging industry that requires the right mix of inventory for varied applications, and manufacturers are discovering that they may have too much of one type of steel and not enough of another. COVID-19 social distancing guidelines are also making it harder to produce the amount of steel needed.

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