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...
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 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...