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Can IoT be the Competitive Differentiator? Well, that Depends
Deploying an IoT plan is not as simple as flipping a switch. Often, several systems are required in order to achieve the specific results desired. However, there is one factor that is common to all successful initiatives.
Welcome to the New Era of IoT in the Supply Chain
Because shops use and produce tremendous amounts of data, they must work with their ERP supplier to carefully define their key performance indicators and tailor their system to utilize the relevant data that is most important in improving their operating environment.
Real-Time ERP: Moving Toward the Single Version of the Truth
Browser-based ERP systems are now emerging with integrated MES and CRM applications written in native code that utilize the same logic and run on a single database to achieve a real-time manufacturing environment that better utilizes shop floor data, improves operational efficiency and maximizes profitability for small to mid-sized shops.
Hypertherm, Fujifilm Complete Innovative High School Program
STEM interns are graduating from their semester long high-tech manufacturing and engineering program.
AutoForm Acquires Logopress
AutoForm FEA software and Logopress die design software are both used in the tool and die industry.
New ERP Company is Established
Adion Systems launched ProShop USA for sales and support of their ERP software to small-to-medium sized U.S. manufacturers.
Creating an Industry 4.0 Supply Chain for Sheet Metal Fabricators
Manufacturers with an existing ERP or sales order processing system can transfer data into and out of cloud-based software from Lantek or expand their system using Lantek software for quotation and CRM capabilities, highly accurate costings, Expert CADCAM intelligence, stock management, documentation and invoicing, and control of multi-site operations.
Streamlining the Internal Supply Chain for Job Shops
Small and mid-sized make-to-order manufacturers can use KeyedIn Manufacturing 5.06 for ERP to further streamline key business processes, maximize their limited resources and be well-positioned for growth.
A New Manufacturer-Dealer Business Model Optimizes the Supply Chain
The Dealer Network Portal from Epicor allows manufacturers who sell or service products through dealers to more easily quote orders, manage sales, track inventories, manage warranties and recalls, provide dealer self-service to their account history from their ERP system, and enable customers to automate and streamline their dealer activity.
Innovative Online Tool Shortens the Supply Chain for Used Machine Tools
Just like pricing a used car on Kelley Blue Book, machine shops can quickly and easily determine the market value of their used equipment for free with the Price Guide Tool from CNC Machines.
Create and Share Step-By-Step Visual Work Instructions to Increase Productivity
By implementing VKS software, shops can reduce defect levels, increase their productivity and profitability, simplify their internal processes, gain full visibility and allow employees on the shop floor to follow the best procedures and capture/document tribal knowledge.
A Look Ahead
As the metal fabrication business remains strong, watch for more shops to adopt digitization, the principles of Industry 4.0 and integrated process flow as they move toward smaller batch sizes, shorter lead times, high-mix parts to compete – and to address the lack of skilled labor.
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