Manufacturing production planning

Scheduling the right resources in the right amount and at the right time is one of the great challenges of manufacturing and supply chain management. This section provides expert advice, news and case studies on manufacturing production planning, including topics such as material requirements planning, demand-driven MRP and advanced planning and scheduling software, and manufacturing production planning software, to enable the most-effective production schedule and planning.

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Manufacturing production planning News

March 05, 2020 05 Mar'20
Manufacturing outlook hopeful despite recession fears

A new survey of midmarket manufacturing CFOs shows that most anticipate increases in revenue and profitability in 2020, in the face of an expected economic slowdown.
March 02, 2020 02 Mar'20
Connected worker platforms bring people into digital transformation

A dairy production company is using a connected worker platform to fill in the gaps of ERP and manufacturing systems and tie in front-line workers to its digital transformation.
December 13, 2019 13 Dec'19
RPA in manufacturing increases efficiency, reduces costs

In this Q&A, Shibaji Das of UiPath discusses why manufacturers should implement RPA to improve efficiency, help with ERP system upgrades, increase ROI and reduce costs.
August 12, 2019 12 Aug'19
Cloud is driving force behind 2019 ERP industry trends

Interest in deploying ERP systems to the cloud continued to increase in 2019, but deployments may be slowed by misunderstanding and uncertainty about vendor roadmaps and costs.

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demand planning

Demand planning is the process of forecasting the demand for a product or service so it can be produced and delivered more efficiently and to the satisfaction of customers. Continue Reading
lean water spider

Lean water spider is a term used in manufacturing that refers to a position in a production environment or warehouse that ensures materials are supplied where and when they are needed. Continue Reading
Kaizen (continuous improvement)

Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements. Continue Reading

Evaluate Manufacturing production planning Vendors & Products

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AR vs. VR vs. MR: Differences, similarities and manufacturing uses

Augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality are becoming valuable tools in manufacturing, but it's easy to get them confused. Learn about their similarities and differences. Continue Reading
10 AI use cases in manufacturing

Manufacturing companies are turning to AI to streamline the way they do business and increase efficiency. Here are 10 common use cases. Continue Reading
How are companies solving the last-mile delivery problem?

E-commerce has radically changed how goods are transported, and put a spotlight on the last-mile delivery problem. Learn how retailers are changing their tactics to address the issue. Continue Reading

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MRP vs. ERP: Understanding the difference

Did you know today's ERP systems evolved from yesterday's MRP systems? Learn the differences between MRP and ERP, including their functions, applications and benefits. Continue Reading
How to reduce the bullwhip effect: Supply chain partners, data key

Understanding the causes of the bullwhip effect is critical to preventing it. Here's a look at why it happens and ways to close the gap between supply and demand. Continue Reading
Haribo can't bear SAP S/4HANA implementation

Haribo's recent deployment of S/4HANA may have led to problems getting its products into stores, but experts believe they could have been avoided with better project management. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Manufacturing production planning Issues

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How can AI improve production planning in manufacturing?

Now is a good time for manufacturers to start thinking about how they can incorporate artificial intelligence technologies into their production planning systems. Continue Reading
Why craft beer makers are tapping into ERP for craft brewery software

As with other process manufacturers, ERP software can help craft breweries maintain quality, while better managing growth and unexpected success. Here's a look. Continue Reading
How is inventory management for e-commerce challenging?

The inventory challenges of adding e-commerce to your supply chain are considerable. Here's a look at what they entail and how you might overcome them. Continue Reading