
What is sustainable manufacturing and the benefits?
Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products using economically sound processes while staying environmentally and socially responsible. It also involves...

Monitoring raw materials consumption with ERP software
Raw materials are a vital part of your manufacturing operations. Monitoring the consumption, including goods are coming in, what’s currently being used in production and the final...

Managing your capacity planning with the right tools
A demand and capacity plan is a plan dedicated to meeting the changing market demands for a product. It should consider the number of resources (capacity) available and those that you...

The costs of digital customer acquisition vs retention
Business growth almost always depends on having good customer relationships. When it comes to creating marketing strategies, most companies focus on attracting new customers rather...

8 different ways plastic processors can reduce waste
For plastic processors, the amount of waste generated as part of the production process is an ongoing concern. With businesses more conscious than ever of being eco-friendly and green...

Business Efficiency: Expectations vs Reality
When running a business, efficiency should always be one of the main priorities, as profits and business viability can depend on it. But expectations need to be managed carefully, as...

Moving to a Paperless Manufacturing environment with ERP technology
There are many benefits to going paper-free and creating a paperless manufacturing environment, but many decision-makers can still find it a difficult decision to make the change. Here...

Benefits of ERP for the plastics manufacturing industry
With the constant growth in the plastics manufacturing industry, there comes a perpetual need to increase output effectively. As higher demands rise, so does the strain on your...