What’s the Difference and What Needs to be Considered? by Don Lindsey In 2016, while at a major life sciences company in San Diego, we began a pivotal transition, migrating from our legacy Discrete Work Orders environment in QAD’s 2009 EE version to the newly introduced Production Orders module in 2016 EE. This shift, now […]
by Alex Kim Recently, our friend Khoa To shared a paper with us titled Leading in the Recessive Values Era: Why Clarity, Coherence, and Trust Now Matter More Than Speed. In it, Khoa offers a timely and incisive perspective on leadership in this evolving technological world where speed is the measure. Khoa argues that the […]
Are you a manufacturing professional looking to improve your skills and stay ahead of the curve? Then look no further than the 32 Soft YouTube channel! This channel is a goldmine of informative content, offering insights, software demonstrations, and discussions on a wide range of topics, including the supply chain, production planning, inventory management, finance, […]
by Alex Kim The 2024 election of Donald Trump marks a new chapter for U.S. manufacturers, as his policies are set to reshape the economic and industrial landscape. With a mix of challenges and opportunities, manufacturers must adapt to thrive in this evolving environment. Here’s a look at what lies ahead. Challenges Tariffs and […]
by Olena Stepovyk Accurate cost rollups are essential for any manufacturer to maintain financial health and competitive pricing. Yet, achieving precision in cost rollups is often fraught with challenges that can undermine the effectiveness of your cost management strategy. Understanding these challenges is crucial if you want to optimize your cost rollup processes and ensure […]
by Don Lindsey Those of us who manage production and supply chain processes spend a lot of ERP system time thinking about numbers, items, run time, capacity, and schedules. However, understanding and managing costs is essential when communicating with other managers and supervisors, specifically financial and senior management. We must translate operating processes into a […]
If you didn’t see Don Lindsey’s presentation during the West Coast User Group’s Spring webinar series, you can watch the replay below. In the webinar, Don shows you how to unlock MRP’s full capabilities to streamline your supply chain, improve efficiency, and drive greater profitability. Whether you’re a seasoned MRP user or are just now […]
Your procurement processes must be efficient for your company to be competitive and healthy. However, many organizations struggle with bottlenecks in their requisition systems that hold them back from growth and optimal success. How Procurement Bottlenecks Hurt Having bottlenecks in your procurement process will increase costs. You could miss opportunities for cost savings and discounts […]
Watch Eric Kimberling’s discussion on one of the biggest questions asked in any software implementation—should you implement the standard, vanilla software or customize it to fit your organization’s needs? Which is the best path for you and your company? What are you trying to accomplish as an organization? Are you creating a competitive advantage or […]
