The Internet of Things and Manufacturing – Setting the Record Straight
There’s been a lot of recent hype about the Internet of Things and what it can offer manufacturing. Various research institutions and consultants have predicted incredible cost savings by harnessing this exciting new technology platform, which is considered essential to the creation of Industry 4.0, but is the hype justified?
The 4 Ps of Implementation
ERP impacts every aspect of your business, from materials in, to goods out and everything in between. All the more reason then, to treat an implementation (be it an upgrade or completely new system) with the respect it deserves. Our 4 Ps of…
Helping Plastics Manufacturers Remain Versatile With ERP
According to the British Plastics Industry, the plastics sector is estimated to be worth £19 billion to the UK economy annually, employing around 180,000 people in total; its importance to both the economy and the wider manufacturing industry cannot be underestimated. From aerospace to packaging, through to furniture manufacturing, plastic and rubber are vital materials.
K3 Syspro Product Overview
For manufacturing and distribution companies looking to simplify business processes and gain insight from their valuable business data, SYSPRO is an excellent choice of ERP system. It is the solution that drives business productivity and performance around the world, every single day. With over 35 years of development, the latest iteration of SYSPRO has the flexibility and the functionality to support manufacturers and distributors achieve their business goals.
Equator HR Product Overview
Designed to be feature rich and easy to use, Equator is a truly integrated product written entirely by K3. At its core is the Equator database, residing on the Microsoft SQL platform, which alleviates the need for duplication of data entry and provides across module reporting.
DataSwitch Product Overview
DataSwitch is a purpose built system integration and data manipulation tool that enables businesses to become more efficient through automating processes.
It is the missing link to standardise the flow of information between unconnected software systems.
Post Brexit - What Can UK Manufacturers do to Increase Certainty in an Uncertain World?
Predictions of economic doom and gloom pre-referendum are of little relevance now and UK manufacturing faces another period of uncertainty whilst the exit from the EU is negotiated. This period of uncertainty comes following the recent Scottish Referendum, and then the EU Referendum.
How Can ERP Support Overseas Operations?
The findings of the Panorama 2015 ERP report highlighted that 85% of respondents implemented ERP at two or more sites, with the largest percentage of respondents (28%) stating they implemented ERP at four to five sites.
The Importance of Selecting The Right ERP Solution
The benefits of ERP are widespread. When a business successfully selects and implements the correct solution they can boost productivity, improve customer tracking, operate a better inventory, automate sales, manufacturing, CRM and accounting, and benefit from one single, integrated piece of software.
How ERP De-risks The Use of New Materials
The manufacturing world is evolving; and nothing more so than mass production as businesses demand more customised, personalised and faster goods. With this evolution comes continual and incremental changes in the types of materials being used in production.
