The COVID pandemic acted as a forcing function for the food and beverage industry to speed up their digital transformation. It was a perfect storm that revealed all of the cracks in the industry’s foundation – the rigidity of supply chains and the precariousness of the labor situation, to name just two. The rules of …
High Standards for WMS Amidst Tumultuous Times
Embracing solutions such as WMS provide manufacturers with a competitive advantage as they look to recruit the next wave of talent, as well as retain them, as they continue to grow, and upskill. The manufacturing industry entered 2023 amidst continued uncertainty. Ongoing challenges, including inflation, skills gaps, recalls, and hybrid-work adjustments continue to persist. The …
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Automation Shaping Future Manufacturing, Needs Support
Manufacturers must leverage automation to combat labor shortage challenges and improve talent retention. Manufacturers continue to face a number of critical challenges, including labor shortages and supply chain difficulties that hinder operating ability. According to a report by Deloitte, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could remain unfilled between now and 2030. To make matters worse, that …
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Four Ways ERP Is Changing to Keep Up with Manufacturers’ Evolving Needs
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has become a pivotal solution for withstanding today’s challenges. Here’s how the technology is evolving to ensure businesses can keep up with the current climate. Businesses have endured two truths over the past two years: first, they’ve rediscovered the need to be an agile and resilient enterprise. Second, they’ve learned that …
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