Tag: Enterprise Resource Planning

ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, has announced the completion of its acquisition of ProfitKey International LLC, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for discrete manufacturers. 

As the manufacturing industry enters the third decade of the 21st century, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions are increasingly becoming the backbone of modern manufacturing. 

With a rapidly evolving market, Aussie manufacturers are faced with the urgent need to adopt the latest technologies to optimise their operations and stay competitive. One critical element in this digital transformation journey is the use of advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

As innovations transform today’s global industrial landscape, it is becoming more apparent to Australian manufacturers that they can no longer afford to be caught off guard by emerging trends or technological breakthroughs. The ability to adapt to manufacturing’s “next big thing” is no longer a competitive advantage but a survival necessity.

In the dynamic manufacturing sector, where competition is intensifying and innovation is recognised as a key differentiator, manufacturers are always looking to enhance operational efficiency, minimise costs and elevate product quality.

Today’s end consumers demand quality, and they are quick to try a competitive product when disappointment hits. For manufacturers, the quest to achieve less variability, more consistency and enhanced customer satisfaction has never been more critical.

Global ERP software provider SYSPRO has unveiled SYSPRO 8 2023, the latest release of its enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform with over two dozen new capabilities and features, aimed at empowering manufacturers and distributors across various industries.

With the global Metal Fabrication sector expected to grow globally at seven to ten per cent annually until at least 2032, many manufacturers are beginning to address what some are calling "The elephant in the room - Planning! 

In the fast-paced manufacturing world, it can be challenging for companies to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive. One way to gain an edge is through data discovery, which enables manufacturers to identify trends and patterns in their operations, helping them fine-tune their processes and improve efficiency.

Scheduling jobs in manufacturing is one of the most complex tasks in operating a shop floor as it involves a range of various details that must be accounted for, such as work orders, raw material availability, due dates, employee skill sets, and work centre capacity.