MRPeasy Manufacturing Podcast

Managing inventory costs in manufacturing? The specific identification method tracks each item’s actual cost from purchase to sale—no estimates, no assumptions. It’s the most accurate way to calculate the cost of goods sold, but the complexity means it only makes sense for certain operations.

Fix it before it breaks. That simple idea sets the basis for maintenance management and makes the difference between a manufacturing facility that’s constantly putting out fires and one that runs like clockwork. Preventive maintenance isn’t rocket science, but it does require changing how we think about equipment care and maintenance activities.

Biotechnology startup OGI Biotec adopted manufacturing software early on to get its fledgling production off the ground, a move that quickly proved beneficial.

Inventory control, inventory optimization, inventory management – are they all just other words for stock replenishment? In a way, yes, but also, not at all! Let’s find out the difference.

While other shops are still paying to haul away perfectly good material, smart manufacturers are cutting costs by reusing what they already have in their manufacturing processes. Let’s dig into what makes closed-loop manufacturing work and why more shops are making the switch.

When a simple stock management system and a tangle of spreadsheets no longer supported his growing operations, Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur Robert Ogden knew it was time for a change. What followed was a double-implementation of MRP software that unlocked a new level of accuracy and collaboration.

Dan Klasel couldn’t cope with the discontinuation of a line of mobile power supply systems, so he and his business partner bought it. Now, his team is modernizing it through automation and ERP software.

Manufacturing traceability isn’t just a fancy catchword. It’s the mark of quality, compliance, and competitiveness for shops of all sizes. Find out what traceability really means for smaller manufacturers, learn how it protects your production process, and discover practical ways to implement it without blowing your budget.

After a disastrous experience with a different system, Arcus Cleaning Systems found the perfect software to manage their operations. “MRPeasy has been brilliant for us,” says Ryan Brogan, Director.

Most people think of manufacturing as a straight line from beginning to end, a process of sequential engineering. However, when building something complicated, especially a new product, consider concurrent engineering instead.

For small manufacturers, having a clear understanding of what’s happening on the shop floor is paramount to meeting production goals. Efficient production reporting is an essential aspect of manufacturing, ensuring a clear view of operations.

Patrick J. Verryn, owner of Move 2 Cloud software consultancy company, is confident in endorsing MRPeasy: “MRPeasy gives me peace of mind. It’s reliable, accurate, and purpose-built for manufacturing. My clients trust it—and so do I.”

Costing is the process of figuring out how much it costs to produce a product or service by tracking all the expenses involved, such as materials, labor, and overhead. In this post, we discuss the significance of accurate costing, look at different costing methods, and see how MRP systems can help increase costing efficiency.

Partial shipments are deliveries of single orders in multiple batches or stages, where different portions of the order are sent at different times instead of being fulfilled all at once. Let’s explore how to manage them both from the customer’s and the supplier’s perspective.

In today’s interconnected economy, supply chain traceability is becoming a critical requirement in more and more sectors to maintain trust and efficiency. In this guide, we look at the importance of supply traceability and how the right tools and strategies can help achieve it.

High-precision measuring device manufacturer Optimec Systems opted for a day-one MRP system implementation. For four years, MRPeasy has continued to handle all production and inventory management complexities.

Tim Grant, Founder of Business Solution Providers manufacturing consultancy, has spearheaded hundreds of software implementation projects. Here are some of the insights he’s gathered over the years.

Effective inventory counting is an essential practice for any business, but traditional methods can be disruptive. Inventory cycle counting offers a more flexible approach that keeps your operations running smoothly without needing a full-scale shutdown. Let’s look at what cycle counting is and why it’s important.

Reducing lead times is crucial for manufacturers, especially with rising customer expectations and tough competition. This article discusses how to reduce your lead times through better supply chain planning, streamlined production, and improved vendor management.

Manufacturing overhead is an essential part of manufacturing cost accounting and should be a key factor in determining your products’ prices. In this post, we review manufacturing overhead basics and see how manufacturing software can help streamline cost accounting.