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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?
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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Better Use of ERP / Systems, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.

admin2025-01-02T18:13:15-08:00December 21, 2024|Categories: Better Use of ERP / Systems, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: automation, business consulting, business process, capacity planning, data analytics, data integrity, ERP, inventory management, MRP, planning, predictive analytics, supply chain|

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
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Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.

admin2024-12-23T19:07:05-08:00December 20, 2024|Categories: Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, capacity planning, CRP, ERP, MRP, planning, process improvement, production planning, S&OP, SIOP|

Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?
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Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?

Inventory Management & Control, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning

Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?

Disruptions abound no matter the supply chain. Aerospace has been particularly hard hit. Boeing's issues have plagued them the entire year.

admin2024-11-08T19:11:23-08:00November 4, 2024|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning|Tags: A&D, Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, demand planning, industrial equipment, inventory management, manufacturing, production planning, Production scheduling, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, VUCA|

Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity
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Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity

Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity

As geopolitical and economic risks rise, executives become more concerned. Proactive clients are taking action to boldly invest where it makes sense while aggressively focusing on inventory and cost reduction of non-value added items/ work and also ensuring high customer service levels.

admin2024-08-11T23:53:26-07:00August 9, 2024|Categories: Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, business results, labor scheduling, operational efficiency, production planning, Production scheduling, productivity|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-05-28T16:39:41-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: better use of ERP, business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|

Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results
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Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Master Scheduling & Production Planning Case Study: Gaining Visibility for Results

Although production and materials planning can be overlooked in its importance in most companies if going smoothly, it is cornerstone to success.

admin2024-01-16T20:39:32-08:00January 6, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business process, business results, capacity planning, industrial equipment, manufacturing, master scheduling, production planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Best Production Planning Software – SelectHub
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Best Production Planning Software – SelectHub

ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Technologies

Best Production Planning Software – SelectHub

Production planning software is a manufacturing solution that helps you plan for and supervise essential workflows in the production process. Lisa Anderson gives her tips on what you should look for.

admin2024-05-29T09:30:32-07:00December 23, 2023|Categories: ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: better use of ERP, ERP, manufacturing, master scheduling, production planning, Production scheduling, supply chain, technology|

Scheduling Best Practices to Improve Service & Performance
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Scheduling Best Practices to Improve Service & Performance

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Scheduling Best Practices to Improve Service & Performance

The best companies focus on production scheduling. Even though Production Schedulers aren't typically highly paid positions, the function will make or break your ability to serve customers, improve operational performance and accelerate cash flow. Thus, it should be a key priority if you want to achieve profitable growth.

admin2023-09-19T21:07:15-07:00May 1, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: better use of ERP, healthcare, kanban, master scheduling, operational performance, production planning, Production scheduling|

SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability
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SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning

SIOP / S&OP: Balance Customer Orders, Inventory, & Profitability

If you want to serve your key customers successfully (with high on-time-in-full (OTIF), short lead times, and proactive service) so that you can take advantage of the opportunities coming down the pike while addressing the hard realities of the current business environment (potential recessions, high interest rates, and less access to capital), you MUST balance sales, operations and inventory.

admin2024-06-05T18:10:45-07:00May 1, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business results, inventory management, inventory turns, manufacturing, on-time-in-full, OTIF, production planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

SIOP/ S&OP Playbook: Creating Predictability & EBITDA Growth
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SIOP/ S&OP Playbook: Creating Predictability & EBITDA Growth

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning

SIOP/ S&OP Playbook: Creating Predictability & EBITDA Growth

The "Solution" to Successfully Dealing with Shortages, Delays & Inflation Supply Chains: There is No "Return to Normal" There is no "return to normal". Non-stop disruptions are the norm. Proactive clients are still struggling to hire the "right" talent in the "right" place at the "right" time. Material lead [...]

admin2024-06-05T19:47:48-07:00March 7, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, SIOP / S&OP, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: bullwhip effect, capacity planning, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain disruptions, supply chain shortages|