MRPeasy Manufacturing Podcast

Looking for a user-friendly and affordable manufacturing ERP system, the precision engineers of A Wrate Engineering managed to implement MRPeasy without any external help.

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Branding your manufacturing company could be the difference between success and staying afloat. Here is why and how you should develop a brand and use it to market your manufacturing business.

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Traceability essentially means having insight into the chain of events that is your business. But how to achieve it and what are the mechanisms that support it?

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The D2C business model is coming back fast. Learn why and how to start implementing Direct-to-Consumer in your manufacturing business.

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Manufacturing processes can be categorized and subcategorized in many different ways. Here is a comprehensive guide into the various definitions, from processes grouped according to the scale of production up until those classified by their level of automation.

Without manufacturing, the world would come to a halt.  Consumer goods, durable goods, commodity products, and an endless array of other items are produced every day in factories across the world. 

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The Theory of Constraints is a method of process improvement that can be applied to manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, finance, or any other area of business. This guide will give you the basic toolkits to get started with TOC.

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While moving facilities and trying to orient in the pandemic, UK hi-tech server manufacturer Exacta Technologies found resources to implement a new ERP system, all on their own.

Exacta Technologies is a computer hardware company that specializes in designing, configuring, and manufacturing bespoke, high-performance computer servers and workstations. Founded in 2001, the UK-based company started out by producing tailored platforms for software providers, allowing those companies to offer hardware along with their software that would ensure the best possible user experience.

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Statistical Process Control is a method of process and quality monitoring that uses a statistical approach in order to detect inconsistencies in production. It can be an invaluable tool when trying to ensure product conformance, enhance productivity, and reduce waste.

To remain competitive, manufacturing companies have turned to MRP and ERP systems for many years to help drive efficiency and control over their processes.  But even with a best-in-class ERP system, manufacturing companies need a philosophy and a systemized way of measuring production to ensure its quality. 

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Setting up a business in Shopify is an easy thing to do. Properly managing that business, however, takes work. Here are some techniques and apps for effective Shopify inventory management.

Even though the growth rate of e-commerce had been slowing down for a couple of years already, the pandemic caused a new period of explosive expansion in the online retail industry. In 2021, e-commerce sales are expected to reach 4.9 trillion USD, which is more than double than what it was four years ago.

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Calculating the Cost of Goods Manufactured is a good way to get an overview of production costs and how they relate to the bottom line of your business. It allows management to identify cash drains, to adjust prices, and to track the development of the business.

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Regardless of the size of the manufacturing operation, a Bill of Materials (BOM) is vital for production. Companies across the globe utilize them as the guide and shopping list for their final product and as such, they are tied into manufacturing, maintenance, scheduling, purchasing, and other areas of the organization.

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The inventory turnover ratio is a good indicator of the performance of your company. Find a balance between sales and stock by using these formulas and tips.

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Cycle time is often confused with throughput time and takt time, but it is nevertheless a separate manufacturing performance indicator used to measure the duration of specific production processes and to get vital insight into your production efficiency.

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Implementing proper materials management methods allows businesses to make sure raw materials reach the shop floor at the right time, in the right quantity and quality. Follow these best practices to get more control over this essential supply chain function.

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Cost of Quality is the sum of the costs related to providing a quality product and the costs related to not providing a quality product. While being an effective measure to identify cash drains, it can also be used to balance the price and quality relationship of your products.

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Procurement management is more than making phone calls and arranging the purchase of materials. It is a vital part of any manufacturing company and having a strategic approach to it could bring about immense benefits.

Too often companies neglect their procurement policies in favor of improving other areas such as production planning or sales.

However, a lack of a cohesive procurement management approach may result in inefficient and flat-out harmful purchasing practices.

In fact, procurement plays a critical part in the operational success of a company.

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Advanced manufacturing is on its way to transform the industry. And there are solutions in place already that could help even small manufacturers keep up in the rapidly changing business environments.

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Maintenance management is essential for every company looking to increase efficiency and safety in the workplace. Taking a proactive approach in upkeep policies is made easy and affordable with maintenance management functionalities in a modern manufacturing software.

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Following supplier performance management best practices and using proper metrics could help you identify and deal with supply chain issues early on, avoiding stock-outs, production bottlenecks, or other complications that could arise due to unreliable suppliers.

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Kitting could be a valuable addition to the managing practices of both your raw material and finished goods inventory. There are two types of kitting and numerous instances when either of them could prove useful.

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