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Selecting New ERP – 5 Key Consultant Weaknesses to Avoid
By Mark Engleman, Engleman Associates ERP software is complicated and difficult for buyers to assess what functions really exist and what constitutes ERP vendor viability. It is even more difficult to arrange favorable initial and ongoing costs and commercial terms for ERP. Companies purchase new ERP software maybe once a decade or less often—so they […]
Read More...How to Utilize 5S as a tool in Lean Manufacturing
The 5S approach to workplace organization is a tool that operates as a key building block for Lean Manufacturing. 5S stands for Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Catalyst Connection’s Plan-Do-Check-Act approach to Lean uses 5S as a key foundation for operational excellence. Todd Tommaney, Catalyst’s operational excellence consultant, recently spoke on this […]
Read More...4 Ways Robots Deliver ROI to Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Robots present a common conundrum for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). On the one hand, they can help smaller operations improve efficiencies and become more competitive within their industry. But are they worth the initial investment, time, resources, and risk to implement? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, SMMs (manufacturing organizations with under 500 employees) make […]
Read More...5 Security Woes of IoT
By LEIA SHILOBOD – CEO of InTech Solutions As the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes more widespread in manufacturing environments to increase productivity and automation, manufacturers must be aware of the security risks or face the potentially catastrophic consequences. Who would think a sensor on a manufacturing line or security camera would pose a threat […]
Read More...Becoming an Employer of Choice: 5 Best Practices to Attract and Retain Superior Employees
No matter the size or focus of an organization, hiring and retaining the best people for the job is crucial to long-term success. Developing a reputation as a desirable place to work will help to attract superior candidates, and creating an organizational culture that meets employee needs will keep people satisfied and engaged in the […]
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