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    Integrating ERP, CRM & Supply Chain Management For Your Business

    PLM and ERP: To Infinity and Beyond!

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    product lifecycle managementAs we look to the future of manufacturing, I am reminded of this phrase that you’ve probably heard before, especially if you have kids: “To Infinity and Beyond!”

    Now, it’s not really infinity, but looking at the future of manufacturing, product lifecycle management (PLM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration is expected to increase. We all have an eye to the future, but I found something that might offer further proof of why we need to continuously evolve ourselves to stay competitive, today and tomorrow.

    The Future with PLM and ERP

    Continue Reading: PLM and ERP: To Infinity and Beyond!

    Posted May 15th, 2012 in Product Lifecycle Management No Comments »

    Globalize Your Supply Chain Management and Execution System

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    global supply chain managementAcross multiple regions, across multiple countries, in mature or emerging markets or on the other side of the world, you can manage inventory from far-flung places. It is clear that this will also directly impact your warehouse activities. To do it without mass chaos, longer production times and added costs, you don’t just dive in; you leverage the best options as part of an overall strategy.

    Today, I want to give you a few areas that will help you effectively manage your global supply chain execution by using supply chain management systems.

    Continue Reading: Globalize Your Supply Chain Management and Execution System

    Posted May 10th, 2012 in supply chain management No Comments »

    5 Books to Read for Elevating Warehouse Management

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    Warehouse Management BooksThere are many ways to acquire information to better manage warehouse management. From the Internet to trade publications, there’s a lot from which to choose. No matter your preference, I still like to sit back and focus my attention on a good book.

    This is why I thought I would to put together a post about books for warehouse management professionals. Each covers different topics and ways to boost efficiency and lower costs.

    Let me know if you’ve read these books and your thoughts on them. Do you have others to add to this list?

    Continue Reading: 5 Books to Read for Elevating Warehouse Management

    Posted May 8th, 2012 in Warehouse Management No Comments »

    How Innovation can Reduce Errors in Supply Chain Management

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    supply chain managementSupply chain management is important, not only for getting products to market but for keeping your brand promise to consumers and retailers. When you miss your mark, often times due to improper insights into your operations, you can give your competitors an advantage over you.

    Recently, I read an article on Advertising Age, which described the troubles a major brand had with a product launch. The problem was attributed to their supply chain constraints, which opened up the door for competitors to come in and take a considerable impact on that product market.

    Continue Reading: How Innovation can Reduce Errors in Supply Chain Management

    Posted April 24th, 2012 in Microsoft Dynamics, supply chain management No Comments »

    Advanced Discrete Manufacturing and Automation

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    More demand, more production, more chaos and other things that need managing add up to create the reality of today’s manufacturing professional. As you find yourself trying to keep everything together, you might want to consider increasing automation.advanced discrete manufacturing

    I’m not just talking about automating a few simple processes; I’m talking about embracing a strategy of automation. I see that’s where advanced discrete manufacturing is heading. Here just a few trends that seem to show the conversion to automation is accelerating:

    3 Trends With Advanced Discrete Manufacturing and Automation

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    Posted April 20th, 2012 in Discrete Manufacturing No Comments »

    Warehouse Management: 3 Elements to the Warehouse Evolution

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    warehouse management warehouse evolutionChange and evolution are always in the mind of good warehouse professionals– this is especially true in the warehouse management and supply chain management spaces. I know it may sound like a broken record, but if you don’t keep the big picture in mind, your competition will pass you by.

    Our own Guido van Osch touched on this in a recent OnWindows.com publication and I would like to share his thoughts with you. I believe he hits the nail on the head here, and that we should all think about in the coming warehouse evolution.

    Van Osch writes:

    Continue Reading: Warehouse Management: 3 Elements to the Warehouse Evolution

    Posted April 4th, 2012 in supply chain management, Warehouse Management 1 Comment »

    Natural User Interface and the Power of a Gesture

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    Improving Advanced Discrete Manufacturing With NUIAlthough it sounds like something of science fiction, natural user interfaces have what advanced discrete manufacturing needs to move into the future. From gesture-based controls to retinal scans, the benefits of NUI are evident.

    Although different, this approach isn’t something from a science fiction movie – it’s in the works right now. On EE Times, Rakesh Kumar wrote a fascinating post on NUI and how it benefits advanced discrete manufacturing.

    Kumar writes:

    Continue Reading: Natural User Interface and the Power of a Gesture

    Posted March 27th, 2012 in Discrete Manufacturing No Comments »

    5 Ways to Evaluate Warehouse Management Solutions

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    evaluating warehouse management solutions

    Every warehouse professional knows they can benefit from a system that streamlines and automates processes. In our quest to find the right warehouse management solution, you must first evaluate your options.

    Today, I want to give you a few ways to evaluate warehouse management solutions and get you on the road to having better insight and productivity in your organization.

    5 Ways To Warehouse Management Solutions

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    Posted March 22nd, 2012 in Warehouse Management No Comments »

    Advanced Discrete Manufacturing Creates Innovation Without Compromise

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    innovation in advanced discrete manufacturingIf you’re looking to create product innovation in your organization, making cuts isn’t the answer. Yes, our economy isn’t rock-solid, but those who look to make cuts and strip away talent may actually hamper their companies’ abilities to innovate.

    Before you decide to make any more cuts, let me take you through a few options and show you why innovation doesn’t mean compromising.

    Controlling Chaos

    Today’s economy is a fragile state, there’s no doubt about that. With this, manufacturers are now in a state of chaos. What do I mean?

    Continue Reading: Advanced Discrete Manufacturing Creates Innovation Without Compromise

    Posted March 15th, 2012 in Discrete Manufacturing, To-Increase No Comments »

    Gain Cost Savings and Time With ERP and PLM Integration

    Posted by Luciano Cunha


    erp and plm integrationImagine manually entering data into your manufacturing system and planning to shell out more funds and allocate more time for manual data entry. Sounds crazy? For some manufacturers, it’s still a very real scenario.

    What’s needed to break out of this unsavory situation and take back control of your product lifecycle? Integration of ERP and PLM, that’s what. With a simple handshake of systems, you can gain more efficiency in your operations and that leads to other benefits.

    What benefits? Let’s take a look at some major ones:

    Managing a More Efficient Product Lifecycle

    Continue Reading: Gain Cost Savings and Time With ERP and PLM Integration

    Posted March 8th, 2012 in ERP, Product Lifecycle Management, To-Increase 1 Comment »

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