supply chain management, supply chain, erp, enterprise resource planning

The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management plays an important role in the overall success of a business, especially for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers rely on partners and vendors to supply them with the right...
quality, enterprise quality management, quality management system, life sciences

Enterprise Quality Management Systems: A Life Sciences Webinar Series

Many life sciences manufacturers regard requirements such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations as compliance activities that are not directly related to quality or business objectives. For example, these companies often...

Promotion Planning for Supply Chain Planning (part 1)

Trade promotions have always been murky water.  Manufacturers give millions of dollars annually to retailers in the form of slotting fees, sample and trial items, reverse logistics fees, new...
manufacturing workforce, skills gap, manufacturing day, manufacturing strategies

Manufacturing Day is a Great Time to Address the Skills Gap

As we approach Manufacturing Day in the US (October 1), it’s a good time to address the continuing skills gap in the manufacturing industry. The skills gap is not a new...