Contrary to popular belief, Europe’s largest economy, Germany is not all about work. Why is it then, that Germany is the European powerhouse? Well, truth be told, it’s because people work hard and play harder. While German car manufacturers are churning out some splendidly futuristic cars, ‘Dem Deutschen Volke’ definitely Continue Reading
Don’t let the phrase “ERP implementation” scare you. ERP implementations can, but don’t have to be a nightmare as long as you’re sure to stick to a few basic guidelines. Every one of our ERP projects have been different and has had its own challenges. But on completion of a Continue Reading
There is no doubt about the relevance and importance of ERP in modern business today but the cost of implementing an ERP cannot be ignored. ERP’s can be an expensive affair and you as business owners need to completely understand the return on investment before making that big commitment. Continue Reading
Aufgrund der großen Nachfrage habe ich beschlossen, den Lean Manufacturing Blog auf Deutsch zu schreiben, um unserem deutschen Publikum zu helfen. Ich hoffe du hast Spaß dabei. Wenn du die englische Version lesen möchten, klicken Sie hier. Jeder in der Fertigungswelt kennt Kanban, das Planungssystem für Lean Manufacturing und Just-in-Time-Fertigung. Continue Reading
Go big or go home Most of the manufacturing world has gone global. Access to larger markets drives higher demand for products and as manufacturers grow in size, so does the complexity of running their business. However, the task ahead is not as dire as it may seem, as Continue Reading
Today many field service organizations still rely on legacy systems and business processes when managing oilfield operations. Remote locations limit the visibility into field activities and manual processes impede efficiency, customer service and profits. Paper tickets and disconnected systems often lead to incorrect data entry and increases the likelihood of Continue Reading
Modern day sourcing requires the procurement department to fully understand the cost drivers and be able to leverage appropriate sourcing tools to reflect savings in budget.
Now that we have introduced Strategic Sourcing and Industry 4.0 in our previous blogs, let’s dive right into the very foundation of Strategic Sourcing and how it helps create value through the purchasing process. Most companies are already involved with some form of Strategic Sourcing initiative. However, Strategic Sourcing can go beyond cutting costs Continue Reading
How can you leverage ERP to drive Lean Manufacturing?Everyone in the manufacturing world is familiar with Kanban, the scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing. This system was Toyota’s disruptive force to improve manufacturing efficiency. Based entirely on demand, organisations using this system significantly reduced waste as inventory is Continue Reading
We all know how hard it is to choose the right ERP software for your organisation. The months and months of planning and shortlisting the top ERP software’s in the market, going through countless reviews, reading a 100 brochures, it’s definitely a long and arduous road.But just when you think Continue Reading
