June 2022 - SYSPRO Blog

Using OEE and MOM with older manufacturing equipment

June 30, 2022 by Roger Franklin

Using OEE and MOM Manufacturing Operations Management with older manufacturing equipment - SYSPRO ERP Software

Reading Time: 3 minutes In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing, we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. The problem is that many factories are limited in this area because they have older legacy equipment. This older equipment includes manually operated machinery or outdated PLCs, and stand-alone machine tools. None … Read more

Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future

June 30, 2022June 28, 2022 by Terence Moolman

Reading Time: 5 minutes “So far, our application of universal transfer devices has been rather smooth. It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. We’ve moved slowly in this area.” — Paul F. Guy, Ford Motor Company’s … Read more

4 steps to create a modern and efficient warehouse with ERP

August 24, 2022June 23, 2022 by Steve Bassaw

How Cloud ERP can assist manufacturers with their procurement function

Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s a perfect storm. Margins for manufacturing firms are under pressure from increasing competition, rising material prices, high labour costs and supply chain disruptions. Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes … Read more

What are the true causes of ongoing supply chain disruptions?

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022 by Roger Landman

Reading Time: 6 minutes Contrary to general opinion, the causes of the supply chain disruptions currently being experienced worldwide were prevalent long before the Covid-19 pandemic. The US-China trade war got the ball rolling and exposed the problem by highlighting the worldwide shortage of containers. There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large … Read more

How OEE and MOM can be used to streamline manufacturing

June 17, 2022June 15, 2022 by Roger Franklin

Reading Time: 6 minutes Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) together with an ERP system allows manufacturers to collect the data, visualize and analyze it, and make decisions. Manufacturers know that the world has changed, They don’t have long production runs anymore, they know they have to ensure the quality and consistency of products, and they are under pressure to reduce … Read more

How business intelligence can boost customer centricity

June 17, 2022June 14, 2022 by Kevin Dherman

Reading Time: 5 minutes Globally, the use of data is growing — and in the past two years, the pandemic has been the main driver behind worldwide data growth, including increased internet access and a new way of working. The pandemic also opened the door for new competitors, an increased need for predictive data, and a need for new … Read more

Why manufacturers should integrate business intelligence tools into their ERP software

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by Sanjay Ejantkar

Reading Time: 3 minutes Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? How much does it cost us to manufacture this product? Which vendors are late delivering components to us? But gaining competitive advantage requires more than just answering the obvious questions. With business intelligence (BI), organizations can identify questions … Read more

Managing inventory with ERP amid disruptions

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Matthew Gordon-Box

Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s business world, the success of a firm depends not only on its sales but also on the ability to manage its supply network and ensure it has the inventory it needs to deliver customer orders. Disruptions that have occurred during the pandemic have shown how many manufacturers have not managed their supply chains … Read more

African manufacturers must remain focused on skills development

June 2, 2022 by Mark Wilson

Reading Time: 3 minutes African manufacturers should think big about digital development. At the current, pace of economic and technological advancement, too many of Africa’s growing population of people and businesses will be denied the opportunity to live up to their potential. Digital technologies such as ERP offer a chance to disrupt this trajectory – unlocking new pathways for … Read more

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