by Don Lindsey To improve its offerings and make its ERP system more robust, QAD has acquired some companies through the years. Let’s look at significant QAD purchases over time, how they have improved the system, and where QAD functionality and business success might be going. QAD was purchased on June 28, 2021, by Thoma […]
How Well Do You Speak Lean? Here’s a vocabulary quiz to test how well you speak lean. Good Luck and have fun!
Editor’s Note: If you plan to attend the Fall 2022 MWUG or WECUG conferences, Don will be giving a presentation, Get Educated About Supply Chain, at both conferences. He will provide an overview of the concepts that are applicable in a modern ERP system and discuss the history of the development of MRP in ERP, […]
Over the last few years, it has become apparent how important Supply Chain is to the world’s economy and our everyday lives. It has never been more important to increase your value as a Supply Chain professional. Here are some resources that will help you expand your career options, from certification programs and additional learning […]
How good is your manufacturing knowledge? Take a little break with this brief quiz from Industry Week and find out. Just 10 questions, so shouldn’t take long.
by Don Lindsey After an organization has been doing business for several years, it tends to multiply things in its ERP framework. As raw materials and intermediate subassemblies expand, there is also a duplication of item numbers that creep into the system. Mergers and acquisitions can also contribute to this SKU (stock-keeping units) glut. It […]
by Don Lindsey In the processing of modern supply chains, your organization must pay particular attention to the cost of ensuring the quality of its products. Revenue will suffer if poor product quality damages your organization’s reputation. The Cost of Quality Cost of Quality (CoQ) is a robust way to quantify the total cost of […]
Many organizations find that their customers want more than just off-the-shelf products. Customers are asking for the ability to order products that are customized for their needs. This customer demand coupled with supply chain disruptions and a need to drive down costs has prompted many manufacturers to consider a make-to-order (MTO) production strategy. The MTO […]
Thousands of products are recalled every year, and they impact every industry. They are a fact of life that manufacturing companies continually face. The chance that a recall will hit your company is high. How do you reduce your risk? Continual process improvement is a significant way a company can reduce its recall risk. […]
Due to a number of circumstances, the weaknesses and fragility of our supply chain have been exposed in 2020, and American automakers have certainly borne the impact. Notably, the semiconductor chip shortage has the auto industry spinning. Vanessa Miller, a partner with Foley & Lardner in Detroit, explains the shortage to MH&L’s chief editor […]
