There is a drive in the world as a whole, but especially in the ERP sector, where a lot of time and effort is being invested into becoming and staying connected. However, being connected all the time isn’t always the best solution. Being connected doesn’t necessarily mean that you, or your ERP system, is optimized. With always-on connectivity, not only are you exposed to better [...]
The week of 17-23 November was Fraud Awareness Week (www.fraudweek.com), and this makes it an appropriate time to highlight key issues around manufacturing governance and compliance. There was a time not long ago that the manufacturing staff who had the most concerns about governance and compliance were those working in finance. Not anymore. Whether you are on the factory floor or the executive floor, governance, and compliance is either an issue [...]
Manufacturers and major enterprises always look to the returns they can make from implementing new tools, especially far-reaching solutions like ERPs. With the critical role that ROI plays in both ERP selection and implementation, we’re taking a look at three core areas where an ERP can improve operational efficiencies and manage costs. (more…)
Traditionally, manufacturing companies maintained a clear line between their IT systems and operational technology (OT) – that is, the tools and machinery that produced or processed what they were selling. Thanks to rapid advances in connectivity and the advent of the Internet of Things, that’s all changing. (more…)
Digital transformation is a hot topic these days. As the name implies, a digital transformation journey is one that will – if it is successful – completely transform how an organization operates by overhauling old processes. This transformation could result in a completely different company and for this reason, it is imperative that the CEO becomes the driving force behind it. Team leads and the [...]
The original industrial revolution transformed not just the way humans manufactured things, but how and where we lived. Today, what was once cutting-edge now seems hopelessly dated, and we are well into the fourth industrial age or Industry 4.0 – the age of automation and data transfer. Connected systems are empowering companies engaged in intelligent manufacturing. (more…)
It is clear, South Africa’s manufacturers are not running at full capacity. In fact, according to Statistics South Africa, the industry is running 18.7% below capacity, showing a 3.2% decline in June 2019. (more…)
You don’t need to get far on Google to find stories about how technology is creating seismic shifts for industries around the world. Whether it is entrenched in consumerism or business operations, one factor remains unchanged – at the core of its impact are people. The Australian and New Zealand food and beverage (F&B) industries are clear examples. Not just in terms of how [...]
Few industries have been left unscathed by the break-neck pace of change that has defined the 21st century. Businesses have had to find ways in which they are able to future-proof themselves by constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of customers and partners. (more…)
The most exciting part of my job is spending my days in the midst of UK manufacturing. Every time I meet a new customer I get excited about how these businesses are driving our economy and putting innovation at the heart of the fourth industrial revolution. In the current political climate, it’s easy to lose sight of the potency of our industrial powerhouse. (more…)
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