Replacing an ERP system is a major business decision. An ERP replacement requires an investment of time, resources, training, and money, so most companies do not make the decision without careful consideration. If you have not read our blog on the costs associated with replacing your ERP System, it’s a good one to completely understand the total investment. But how do you know when your current ERP software is holding your business back? As companies grow, their technology needs change. An ERP system that worked well several years ago may no longer provide the functionality, scalability, reporting, or automation your business requires today.Read More
5 Simple Ideas for Manufacturing Plant Managers to Improve Profits
For those seeking expert manufacturing tips for profitability, you’re in the right place. After 30 years of helping manufacturers and distributors improve their operations through ERP and Additional Shipping Technologies, I’ve got five straightforward ideas that won’t cost much but will provide immediate returns.
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Tribal Knowledge. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In my thirty years of experience working with manufacturing and distribution companies on ERP, WMS, and Shipping Software implementations, I have learned that one thing is common: the tribal knowledge of a few team members who have worked for the company for a long time or are part of an elite team.
Tribal knowledge refers to any unwritten expertise within a company that is not widely known. This could be actual data, such as passwords, or more intellectual knowledge, such as operational processes. Because it is unwritten, tribal knowledge is typically shared by word of mouth (if at all). Most companies are blessed with hard-working individuals who understand the inner workings of the operations. However, this can be risky. Let’s Delve into this.
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ERP: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
What do you know about ERP Systems? Have you considered there might be factors from many different areas that could influence ERP system selection and implementation? On the plus side, are there even more benefits than you may be aware of? In this #USMfgHour chat we discussed how to be successful with an ERP System.
Boosting Manufacturing Reach with Hashtags
If you’re a manufacturer, you may wonder if social media is an important part of your marketing plan. It absolutely is, but are hashtags important, too? Ruby Rusine, President of Social Success Marketing, led an awesome chat covering this topic.
Finding the Elusive B2B Customer
If you are a manufacturer or work with manufacturers, you know it is challenging to find those perfect customers. With a sea of social media, digital business, trade-shows and other platforms how can you reach your new clients? Better yet, how can they find You? In this #USAMfgHour Chat, Nigel T Packer of Pelatis Digital Customer Experience Training and Consultancy provided some awesome insight and creative ways to succeed.Read More
Protect and Prosper: Essential Laws for your Business Bottom Line
The #USAMfgHour community came together to share ideas and learn from each other in this #USAMfgHour chat. Adam Baker of Schooley Mitchell talked about laws we should be aware of to protect our businesses. So many little details you might not be aware of that make a big impact.
Beyond the Buzz on AI & Wearables: What’s Here and What’s Working
On January 11th Michael Womack, Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager of NJMEP (New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program) led a very hot topic, AI and Technology! The world is moving at such a fast pace! How are these technologies helping manufacturers? How quickly are people adopting and investing in cutting-edge solutions? Let’s look at this!
#USAMfgHour Recession Proofing Your Business
Recession Proofing Your Business
Led by Pavel Stepanov of VirtuDesk
August 18, 2022
It’s critical for business owners and managers to prepare their organizations to survive, and possibly even thrive, through a recession. What steps can be taken to prepare a business to maintain operational integrity during a recession?
In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, host Pavel Stepanov from VirtuDesk led a discussion about this very timely topic.Read More
#USAMfgHour Uncovering Money Leaks for Manufacturers
Uncovering Money Leaks for Manufacturers
Led by Adam Baker of Schooley Mitchell
What are money leaks, and how are they affecting the profitability of your operation?
Money leaks are small ways that business expenditures are wasted. These leaks cause unnecessary profit loss and require an organization to generate more revenue to compensate. In a recent USA Manufacturing Hour chat on Twitter, host Adam Baker from Schooley Mitchell in Pennsylvania led a discussion about ways to eliminate money leaks and increase profitability.Read More
