manufacturing

Machitec’s journey with Genius ERP towards easing inventory management

To enhance production efficiency, companies like Machitec are integrating their CAD software with ERP systems, overcoming challenges related to procurement, inventory management, and production schedules through solutions like CAD2BOM integration, which automates the creation of bills of materials and streamlines purchasing and inventory tracking.

Cloud Platform and Technology

What’s driving the move of vertical markets to the Cloud

Acumatica has reported a significant trend of businesses transitioning from basic accounting software to its cloud-based ERP solutions, demonstrating marked improvements in operational efficiency, financial visibility, and overall growth through various case studies across different sectors.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

King Nutronics and GR Technology Announce Go-live of Rockwell Automation’s Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud

King Nutronics and GR Technology have successfully launched Rockwell Automation's Plex Smart Manufacturing Cloud integrated with RMB Solutions' Service Management Application via the GR8T Platform Pathway Bot, enhancing calibration processes, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency for King Nutronics in the manufacturing industry.

Analytics and AI

82% manufacturers increasing budgets in 2025 to grow AI-ready ERP: Rootstock

A survey by Rootstock reveals that 82% of manufacturers plan to increase their AI budgets for 2025, highlighting a strategic shift towards integrating AI for operational efficiency and competitiveness, emphasizing the need for robust ERP systems to facilitate successful AI adoption.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Epicor Prism enhances enterprise intelligence with AI for supply chains

Epicor has launched Epicor Prism, a new supply chain-focused software that utilizes vertical AI agents to enhance user experience, automate tasks, and provide actionable insights within its ERP platform, aiming to improve productivity and decision-making for organizations.

ERP Strategy and Planning

Prism Johnson Limited, Cement Business Division Goes Live with Ramco ERP

Prism Johnson Limited has successfully implemented the Ramco ERP Suite for its Cement Division, marking a key milestone in its digital transformation by enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and agility through integrated enterprise solutions.

Analytics and AI

How Forterro’s acquisition of alltotrec unlocks the value of AI for manufacturing

Forterro is enhancing its ERP offerings by integrating advanced APS capabilities from alltotrec, including AI and IoT solutions, thereby providing Forterro and Abas ERP customers with improved planning, execution systems, and competitive advantages in the manufacturing sector.

Analytics and AI

Rootstock partners with Scion to enhance manufacturing and supply chain solutions

Rootstock Software has partnered with Scion to enhance manufacturing and supply chain efficiency by integrating cloud-based ERP solutions with advanced analytics, addressing the industry's need for resilience and agility in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Supply Chain Management

Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Selects Blue Yonder to Optimize Production Operations

Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co. Ltd. will enhance its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction by utilizing Blue Yonder Production Planning, with the support of PwC, to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and improve asset utilization.

Automation

Gen AI in manufacturing: Evolving automation and processes

As more companies move towards using AI to automate their processes, solutions like QAD Process Intelligence use Gen AI for process mining, allowing organizations to visualize, optimize and monitor key business processes.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Questions manufacturing organizations should ask to boost business growth

Manufacturing organizations should regularly evaluate their enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to optimize costs, inventory management, financial accuracy, and access to available professional services for improved operational efficiency and growth.

ERP Strategy and Planning

SYSPRO strengthens UK presence with NexSys acquisition

SYSPRO has acquired NexSys to enhance its presence in the UK and Europe, broaden its digital manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition will drive new software solutions for mid-market manufacturers and distributors.

Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Epicor Acquires Acadia Software to Empower Frontline Workers

Epicor has acquired Acadia Software to enhance its enterprise solutions for frontline workers in manufacturing and supply chain, aiming to provide real-time insights and digital guidance that boost productivity and efficiency.

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Analytics and AI

QAD Redzone Debuts New AI Capabilities to Drive Manufacturing Productivity Gains

QAD Redzone has launched Champion AI, an advanced suite of predictive and prescriptive AI capabilities aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration on the manufacturing floor, ultimately transforming how frontline teams address operational challenges.

ERP Strategy and Planning

NTT DATA Business Solutions to accelerate cloud adoption for SMBs

NTT DATA Business Solutions has launched tailored offerings for high-growth SMBs using SAP's GROW with SAP public cloud solutions to enhance cloud adoption, streamline operations, and support sustained business growth.

Analytics and AI

Gen AI in manufacturing: Uncovering inefficiencies in processes

To optimize processes and enhance visibility into inefficiencies, organizations can leverage QAD’s Process Intelligence solution, which utilizes Gen AI in manufacturing processes to visualize workflows, identify root causes, and provide real-time alerts, leading to significant cost savings.

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Analytics and AI

AI in ERP: An essential focus for Epicor

Epicor's recent third quarter highlights its commitment to AI-driven digital transformation through new product launches, leadership appointments, and strategic acquisitions, aimed at enhancing ERP solutions for its manufacturing-focused clientele.

Analytics and AI

IFS Ultimo – Building AI use cases for EAMs: ERP Today x IFS Unleashed

At the IFS Unleashed event, IFS Ultimo leaders discussed leveraging AI to enhance Enterprise Asset Management by improving failure report details for both preventive and reactive maintenance, aiming to reduce costly downtime and enhance productivity through advanced data utilization.

Business Process Management and Automation

Epicor enhances frontline worker solutions with Acadia acquisition

Epicor has acquired Acadia Software to enhance its industry-specific ERP solutions with the latter's Connected Worker solutions, enabling real-time insights and guidance for frontline workers to boost productivity and efficiency in the supply chain and manufacturing sectors.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Continuous improvement can help change the trajectory of manufacturing organizations

Continuous improvement is the process of consistently analyzing and enhancing products, services or operations with the goal of improving quality, efficiency and value delivery. Based on the Japanese business philosophy of “Kaizen,” continuous improvement seeks to optimize production activities that...

Analytics and AI

Epicor’s key leadership appointments to drive AI focus

Epicor is enhancing its AI-driven ERP strategy for global manufacturing and sales sectors by expanding Vaibhav Vohra's role as President, appointing Scott Morgan as Chief Revenue Officer, and promoting Arturo Buzzalino to Chief Innovation Officer, while acknowledging the contributions of retiring President Lisa Pope.

Analytics and AI

Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 3: Transforming People

Addressing the critical challenges of hiring, training, and retaining talent, particularly in frontline manufacturing roles, necessitates leveraging robust ERP systems like QAD ERP O3 that blend AI-driven and human-centered solutions to enhance workforce adaptability and productivity amidst evolving business demands.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

The seven deadly sins of manufacturing: Inventory overload

Improve manufacturing efficiency and profitability by tackling excess inventory. Learn how to prevent inventory overload for better business operations.

Analytics and AI

QAD’s new scheduling and AI tools to lift manufacturers’ productivity

QAD has introduced new scheduling and AI enhancements to its Adaptive ERP application, including advanced scheduling solutions and a generative AI assistant named Champion, to help manufacturing and supply chain businesses improve productivity and navigate modern business complexities.

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Cloud Platform and Technology

Adaptive manufacturing practices – Part 1: Transforming Processes

The U.S. manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges due to geopolitical changes and a productivity plateau, necessitating an annual investment of $15 to $25 billion for recovery. However, AI-driven ERP solutions like the QAD O³ ERP can optimize processes for increased efficiency, agility, and resilience to help streamline manufacturing processes and raise productivity.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Seven ways to boost your business with collaborative manufacturing

Discover the power of collaborative manufacturing and its impact on efficiency, productivity, and innovation in the manufacturing industry.

Human Capital Management

6 Steps to Increasing Profit Through Workforce Engagement

A recent Gallup study reveals that employee engagement in manufacturing has reached an 11-year low, with only 30% feeling involved and enthusiastic, largely due to a lack of purpose, recognition, and effective communication, leading to high turnover rates and emphasizing the need for a worker-centric approach to improve retention and productivity.

Supply Chain Management

Oracle raises the bar for smart supply chains with enhanced system

Oracle introduced an updated version of its Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) at CloudWorld, enhancing productivity and visibility through AI, real-time insights, and improved systems for maintenance and order management, while also addressing healthcare SCM needs with RFID technology for better inventory management.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

The seven deadly sins of manufacturing: transportation waste

Manufacturing can be tricky to get right. The “seven deadly sins of manufacturing” categorizes inefficiencies that can impact a company’s productivity and profitability.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Customer Case Study: HAPM MAGNA SEATING SYSTEM

HAPM Magna Seating System rapidly implemented QAD Adaptive ERP within five months to establish a new production facility for BMW, significantly improving operational efficiency and production rates while ensuring adaptability in the automotive industry.

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Manufacturing Systems and Automation

Customer Case Study: GHSP’s Move to QAD Adaptive ERP

GHSP, a leader in automotive and appliance components, upgraded to QAD Adaptive ERP to overcome challenges with their custom QAD ERP system, resulting in improved data accuracy, enhanced global processes, and significant time savings in operations.