We recently spent time with a couple of Deacom customers and picked their brain about what they learned from their ERP evaluation. Sure, they have different business needs but many of their system requirements were very similar. Here are some of their suggestions of what other manufacturers should look for when replacing their ERP solution. …
AMCO Proteins, a specialty proteins manufacturer, was using technology to run their business much like other manufacturing companies in the United States: by customizing various types of software to deliver specific capabilities within their ERP system. While the company was able to ‘get by’ for a few years, gaps in their process were becoming more …
It’s easy to list the different software features that live within a typical off-the-shelf Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. However, when it comes to the business complexities of industries like food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical, there are certain functional capabilities that are absolute requirements of being successful. Here are the 10 most common features …
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…And how to do it in a matter of hours By now, you are probably very familiar with the new design of nutrition fact labels introduced by the FDA. While the goal is to make it easier for consumers to make informed and healthier food choices, many manufacturers are concerned about the challenges they will …
It’s not often that an ERP evaluation project is on the bucket list of manufacturing professionals. But when the right solution is selected, it can be the best decision a business can make. In this article, we will reveal some of the most common ERP nightmares we have heard, and share tips on how you …
Recently, we have seen a shift in manufacturers adopting ERP solutions as a centralized platform, rather than separate pieces of software. By creating a single ERP foundation for multiple business entities, manufacturers are able to streamline workflows and boost visibility between the various divisions. Take Diversified CPC International, for example, an established gas manufacturer and …
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November 2017 marks an important deadline for pharma manufacturers who need to begin serialization all the way down to the item level. Yes, it may seem like a daunting task but delaying the inevitable can result in poor business decisions come crunch time. Don’t let the pressure get to you.  Start to evaluate your options …
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