How Automating Your Quality Management System Can Improve Performance
Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I have been strong advocates about breaking down the silos among quality, supply chain and IT a lot on the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast through our...
Prepare for the Future of Manufacturing Today with an Adaptive ERP
Change is coming whether we like it or not, and it’s usually something I welcome in manufacturing. It’s the reason our industry can transform raw materials into 30,000 different components and...
Why Food Manufacturers Should Embrace Cloud-based ERP Now More Than Ever
If food manufacturers want to stay ahead of the competition today and into the future, they have to leverage advanced tools and systems that can optimize processes and deliver real-time insights....
Are Battery Electric Vehicles More Eco-Friendly Than Gas-Powered Vehicles?
Over the past decade, governments and leading automakers have moved toward electric vehicles as a key green technology to reduce oil use and combat climate change. In 2021, major automakers—including Ford,...
What Does AI Forecasting Look Like within Digital Supply Chain Planning?
Supply chain planning is a key component of digital supply chain management. It involves the process of identifying, sourcing, and allocating resources to create a product or service with a goal...
Digital Commerce – the Intersection of Technology and Fashion Manufacturing
In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, digital commerce has emerged as a game-changer. With the ever-increasing influence of technology on consumer behavior, it has become imperative for fashion manufacturers to...
5 Key Strategies for Putting Quality First and Designing It from the Start
We all know that quality isn’t free. But if you want to pay for it at the lowest possible cost, you build quality in from the beginning.
When you identify a quality...
Defining Supplier Development
Supplier development refers to the collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the capabilities and competitiveness of crucial and strategic suppliers. The objective is to improve various aspects such as cost, quality, cycle...
Brunswick Boat Group Improves Quality and Process Standardization with QAD
No manufacturer ever wants to deliver a product that’s anything less than exceptional. Consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations is critical for building a loyal customer base and eking out a...
The Shop Floor Workforce is a Critical Component to Supply Chain Effectiveness
In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right...