Reading Time: 4 minutes Large enterprises have long understood the benefits of ERP technology in essential processes such as procurement, planning and inventory control, but for smaller businesses, it can feel like an unnecessary or extravagant investment. However, there is a compelling case to be made for small businesses to consider implementing ERP software. By digitising, streamlining and automating … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes Many manufacturers have successfully implemented an ERP system to streamline their business processes and improve efficiency. However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value. What is a Warehouse Management System? A Warehouse Management System (WMS) plays a vital role in efficiently … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutes The concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) has been around since 2011, but it has taken time for manufacturers to understand what it means and what is needed to make it work. In the last five years, the technology to implement IR4.0 has become cost-effective and the market pressures that drive its implementation are … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutes There have been many significant developments in the digitization of manufacturing in the past few years. In many first world operations, the use of sensors and IoT devices has had a significant impact on improving visibility and streamlining operations across the supply chain. Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s common that manufacturing and distribution enterprises would use a third-party Business Intelligence (BI) solution to analyze and interpret data from their ERP system. However, in today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive advantage. One of the key strategies is leveraging embedded analytics within their ERP system to make faster data-driven … Read more
