MRPeasy Manufacturing Podcast

KS2, a Canadian contract manufacturer of RV and EV solutions, found a way to tame their unwieldy inventory management and bills of materials, switching gears in their business as a result.

Continuous production has been a buzzword in the manufacturing sector for years. In this simple guide, we unpack its meaning, weigh its pros and cons, and explore whether it’s a viable option for small and medium enterprises.

Manufacturing is experiencing a shift towards both more customization and shorter lead times. One option for catering to this contrary dynamic is the engineer-to-order manufacturing workflow. ETO has the potential to achieve fast-paced bespoke manufacturing, but only if companies leverage the right tools for the job.

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The master production schedule (MPS) is a production planning tool that helps to figure out how much of a product needs to be manufactured at different periods. This simple schedule can be used as a basis for further planning and scheduling throughout the manufacturing business.

Raw materials are the substances or components used in the production of goods. Properly managing their raw material inventory allows manufacturers to ensure a smooth production flow, control costs, and respond promptly to customer demand.

When ABI Mouldings changed owners in 2020, one of the new management’s first priorities was to modernize the inventory management and production planning side of the business. The implemented MRP software has since proved to accommodate all of the company’s requirements and offers effortless scalability on top.

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At its core, manufacturing relies above all on the workforce to make production happen, even if the operation is largely automated. Managing human resources in manufacturing has unique challenges and differences compared to other sectors. In this post, we delve into HR in manufacturing and look at its trends, challenges, and best practices.

Managing inventory is a difficult task made much easier with ERP inventory management systems. Here are their benefits, implementation tips, and the top solutions for each industry.

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“We implemented MRPeasy to deal with small inefficiencies but little did we know that it would drastically reduce the time we spend on administrative tasks,” says Alece Piper, Vice President of Bernard Laboratories, a contract manufacturer of industrial chemicals from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Lot numbers are unique identifiers assigned to specific batches of products, allowing for traceability and quality control throughout the supply chain. Understanding lot numbers is essential for businesses to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, efficient inventory management, and effective recall processes.

Batch tracking is a functionality that no batch production setup should go without. In this guide, we look at the fundamentals of batch tracking and see how MRP software can help achieve traceability.

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Manufacturing routing is a process as well as a document that standardizes, describes, and sequences manufacturing operations so that the product is manufactured as efficiently as possible. Effective routings can contribute to reduced costs, improved quality, accurate production planning, and the streamlined use of production resources. 

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“MRPeasy is the most useful piece of software I’ve seen in at least 10 years,” says RetiVue’s project manager Lindsey Daniels about her experience with their manufacturing software. “Compared to the other software providers, MRPeasy was clearly focused on operational excellence rather than advertising and closing sales.”

Wales-based social enterprise gets its manufacturing organized to a new level thanks to MRPeasy. “We’re able to get orders out much smoother and don’t have holes on the shelves anymore,” says Myddfai’s website manager Paul Long.

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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the process of managing a product throughout its lifespan, from concept to manufacturing to disposal. Using PLM or MRP software to manage their products could bring manufacturers benefits ranging from better collaboration to optimized production processes and higher product quality. 

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Supply chain management encompasses everything from negotiating vendor contracts for raw materials to handling returns of a product. While it is a central concept for any company producing or selling physical goods or even services, this post focuses on the importance and best practices of SCM from the perspective of small and medium manufacturers.

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Manufacturing analytics is the process of collecting and analyzing data to get insights for improving efficiency in a manufacturing organization. While MA used to be the playing field of only large enterprises, nowadays even the smallest manufacturer can benefit from it.

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Xero is one of the most widely used accounting systems among small businesses. Although the software also boasts some inventory management functionality, serious manufacturers and distributors need to find another way to make it work for their companies.

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Frozen Garden produces its own healthy food products as well as white-label goods for other small brands. To effectively scale up, founder Allyson Straka decided to implement an MRP system. “When we started, we produced 200 smoothies a day,” she says. “Now we produce 1000 with the same number of people.”

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The realm of production optimization is as diverse as there are different manufacturing workflows. Optimizations can range from changing inventory and warehouse layouts to adopting machine learning and advanced AI. In this post, we look at the basics of production optimization with a focus on how small manufacturers can optimize their processes.