Category: Best Practices

Best Practices in Material and Inventory Management and the Manufacturing Impacts of an Integrated System

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Raw materials and inventory management is one of the most vital areas of any process manufacturer yet often needs the greatest improvement. Poor inventory management methods and insufficient material management systems can lead to a variety of problems including poor customer experience, lack of visibility across departments, low turnover, out-of-control costs, decreased profitability, and ultimately, …

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Pivoting from ‘Just-in-Time’ to ‘Just-in-Case’ Inventory Management

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Recent Supply Chain Disruptions are Making the Case for This Shift in Inventory Management Since the start of 2020, shortages have been an almost constant issue for manufacturing businesses around the world. While we saw consumers adopting a ‘just in case’ mentality when it came to buying household commodities, not all manufacturers were able to …

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5 Benefits of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for the Supply Chain

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Material requirements planning (MRP) is a digital inventory management system designed to improve inventory planning, scheduling, production, and management. It identifies what is needed, how much, and when. Using MRP software systems, manufacturers can schedule production requirements to meet demand, check inventory, allocate resources, identify bottlenecks, and find solutions. MRP depends on accurate inputs, including …

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