Chicago Tube & Iron was at a technology dead-end: Its 30-year-old, green-screen Unix-based operations management system was heavily customized and difficult to maintain and update. While it served the company well for many years through changing business models, it was time for an upgrade
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems centralize disparate processes and increase efficiency, but when an ERP project stalls, all those benefits are also put on hold. Recovering a failing ERP software implementation is challenging but has to be done in order to recover your initial implementation costs and gain the advantages of the new ERP software.
It’s no secret that success in business is a constantly moving target, with demand increasing for personalized products, faster delivery, and sustainable manufacturing methods. Today’s manufacturing companies look to stay ahead of the curve—and the competition—by embracing agile manufacturing practices.
The U.S. manufacturing sector is once again on edge, particularly due to the possible imposition of tariffs. While tariffs are often viewed as a tool to protect domestic industries and curb unfair trade practices, they can also lead to rising costs, disruptions in the supply chain, and higher prices for consumers.
Change is inevitable and companies must be able to effectively manage change. Whether your company is undergoing new technology projects, restructuring your teams, or changing the overall business strategy, your success hinges on how well you implement an effective change management process.
While the term “digital transformation” has been around for decades, its adoption has been gradual; businesses have increasingly replaced manual tasks with automation and linked functions and devices into networks to foster collaboration and remain competitive.
