Finding the Best ERP for Snack and Bakery Companies
It’s no surprise that Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery magazine is calling ERP “essential for snack and bakery companies” in a recent article, “Snack and bakery companies search for new and...
Understanding Lean Manufacturing Principles
Remaining competitive is a top priority for any manufacturing operation. To stay ahead, companies must be knowledgeable about production trends contributing to their competitors’ success. One such trend in the manufacturing...
Research, Trends & Insights: Digital Imperative for Life Sciences
An Interview with Axendia’s Daniel R. Matlis
I recently sat down with the President of Axendia, Inc. Daniel R. Matlis to collectively share the latest research, trends, and insights around digital technology...
5 Key Benefits of an Adaptive ERP in the Cloud
Manufacturing today is more complex than ever before because of the need to adapt quickly to changes in supply, demand, business conditions, and customer changes and product customizations. Add in local...
2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review
The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” We’re tired of hearing about it in...
What is Industry 4.0 and How Has It Changed Manufacturing?
Industry 4.0 isn’t just a buzzword. The fourth industrial revolution is officially here. We’re truly in a time of significant change when it comes to how we manufacture products. The digitization...
Understanding FDA’s New Approach to Computer Software Validation
The term CSV (computer software validation) invokes nightmares and lost sleep for management at medical device, pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers because it is such an arduous task and a huge cost...
The Time for Inventory Management Automation is Now
Transportation, scheduling and on-time delivery are important for any manufacturer and inventory manager to keep manufacturing and supply chain businesses running smoothly. Unforeseen disruption can cause unexpected delays, but there are...
3 Industry Disruptors Affecting Manufacturers Today
Manufacturers and their supply chains have sustained crushing blows over the last 18 months, from the Suez Canal blockage to today’s port bottlenecks in Southern California and shipping delays in China....
Navigating Disruption in MedTech
“Our biggest challenge was not maintaining production and operations during the pandemic – but it’s today, managing the impact of the aftershocks.” – Joanne Mavroides, Director Supply Chain & Logistics at...