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̽̽, is the leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world’s manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The ̽̽ Smart Manufacturing Platform includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, Industrial IoT and analytics to connect people, systems, machines, and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility.
The Impact of Technology in Supply Chain Management
New and emerging technology doesn't have to operate alone. It can be combined with powerful supply chain management software to deliver actionable insights. ...
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̽̽ Systems’ Nandini Srinivasan Honored with The Manufacturing Institute’s 2021 STEP Ahead Award
̽̽ is proud to announce that Nandini Srinivasan, Vice President, Quality Assurance, has been named a 2021 STEP Ahead award winner by The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers....
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The Importance of Quality Control in Manufacturing
Few things worry manufacturing managers more than quality. When quality control is on track, it improves efficiency and cost, and let’s face it; it means far fewer headaches. But when things go awry, quality issues can drive up material and labor costs, threaten margins, and result in missed orders....
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The People Behind the Platform: Kaushala Kandasamy, Sr. Manager of Cloud Operations
You might love the ̽̽ Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know the people who make it possible? Talented ̽̽ians have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this company great, but few get the chance to step into the spotlight they deserve – until now. This month, say hello to Senior Manager of Cloud Operations Kaushala Kandasamy. Tell us about your role at…
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Dealing with Today’s Supply Chain Issues
Today's supply chain issues offer enormous challenges. From labor shortages to port congestion, software can help navigate demand. ...
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3 Spooky Manufacturing Trends Haunting Your Halloween
It’s too bad “trick or treat” is just a childhood phrase and not an actual choice for manufacturers. But instead of plastic pumpkin pails and pillowcases full of future cavities candy, you’re left with major production problems keeping you from meeting customer demand and company goals. It’s like being stuck in a haunted house, just with fewer fake skeletons and more work-related stress....
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Periodic vs. Perpetual Inventory: What’s the Difference?
Get this - U.S. businesses carried $2,069.5 billion of inventory through July of 2021. That’s a 16.3% compared to 2020 when inventories were depleted during the early days of COVID. Further, business-to-sales ratio for inventory is 1.25, the lowest point since 2012 and reflective of the boom caused by pent-up demand....
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Demand Forecasting vs. Demand Planning: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between demand forecasting and planning? Understanding the distinction can help you choose software to manage complex demand issues. ...
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7 Food and Beverage Manufacturing Stats You’ve Never Seen (But Your Boss Will Care About)
It’s been a wild ride for the food and beverage industry lately – supply roadblocks, workforce shortages, not to mention all the inefficiencies that existed before the pandemic. But what if you could be the person who alleviates these pain points for your company? It’s not just wishful thinking; it’s smart manufacturing that connects, automates, tracks, and analyzes your operations. This…
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Smart vs. Unsmart Manufacturing Execution System Decisions: Which Are You Making?
Remember the day you got your first smartphone? With a single purchase, you went from flipping open a plastic device with an 8-bit screen to having untethered access to the collective knowledge of humanity right in your pocket. That experience changed your life. Discrete manufacturing is undergoing a similar revolution right now, forcing the question: will you stick with flip-phone manufacturing…
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