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Without a Purpose-Built MES: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers Risk Contract Loss & Revenue Decline

iBASEt

Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers face unique challenges: constant design updates, strict quality and compliance standards. These intricacies make A&D manufacturing vastly different from other industries. Designed for Complex Workflows A&D manufacturers dont focus on high-volume, repetitive production.

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North East Manufacturers Encouraged to Access Funding and Support Through Expanded Made Smarter Programme

i4.0 today

Manufacturing businesses across the North East are being encouraged to apply for grant funding and access free expert advice on digital adoption through the newly expanded Made Smarter programme. Made Smarter provided us with good, reliable advice and helped source funding, which in-turn helped us address some of our biggest challenges.

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The future of manufacturing is integrated – NetSuite

Manufacturer's Monthly

But why do so many businesses hesitate to modernise in powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions like NetSuite, when the benefits to productivity and efficiency are so clear? However, many manufacturers struggle to determine accurate costs until days or weeks after production.

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Transform your manufacturing business with supply chain management

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: pikselstock/stock.adobe.com Is your manufacturing business leveraging supply chain management (SCM) effectively? It seems that the balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials has reached its end for discrete manufacturers. In todays dynamic market, SCM is crucial for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

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ERP vs MRP: How both systems can help excel in the manufacturing industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

A recent report from the Australian Government found the manufacturing industry contributes around $100 billion to GDP annually and in New Zealand, the Ministry of Business says over 60 per cent of exports are accounted for manufacturing. As with many industries though, manufacturing has faced challenges from the pandemic.

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Managing manufacturing information with data cleansing

Control Engineering

There is so much data in the manufacturing process it is often overlooked. When we think of manufacturing, we often think about the tangible production of a product as the primary goal. Areas within manufacturing like procurement, operations, and engineering all generate an abundance of consumable data waiting to be utilized.

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The Secret to Effective Preventative Maintenance is ERP software

Fabricating & Metal Work

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage it’s a necessity. However, with preventative maintenance strategies, manufacturers are shifting from reactive to proactive approaches, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency.