
Project management tips for engineered to order manufacturers
Engineered to order (ETO) projects are based on specific customer requirements; due to the complex nature of the end-product, the whole process needs to be precise and good...

How to improve internal communication with ERP Software
Good internal communications can make a real difference to your business. When employees understand the direction and purpose of an organisation, they can work towards the same goals -...

How manufacturers can improve cash flow
In order to create a sustainable manufacturing organisation, there is one trait that all ventures must possess: a strong cash flow. Running a business is a fine art of balancing...

Create a lean manufacturing business with process automation
One of the steps you can take towards creating a successful efficient business is to apply lean principles to it. By taking the time to understand where inefficiencies are in your...

TQM principles that can benefit manufacturers
There are many theories for work strategy which claim to unlock the door to a better way of doing business, but how many of them really ring true when put into practice? One philosophy...

8 ways to implement lean in the workplace
Chances are you've heard of the concept 'lean management' being bandied around, although you may not know entirely what it means. Essentially, it's an approach to business that enables...

Data management tips for manufacturers
Data is the lifeblood of your manufacturing organisation. Without access to reliable data, supply lines can be interrupted, defective parts can work their way into the system without...

5 Steps to Introducing Organisational Change
Business processes and management systems can become inefficient and unproductive over time. Organisational change is necessary for continuous progression, but it does not need to be...