Comments for To-Increase Blog: ERP, CRM & Supply Chain Management http://blog.to-increase.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:00:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on What 5 Trends Are Most Driving Lean Manufacturing Strategies? by Jim Hulbert http://blog.to-increase.com/5-trends-lean-manufacturing-strategies/comment-page-1/#comment-21637 Jim Hulbert Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:00:22 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2923#comment-21637 The Market is in a recovery with all of the reductions, however I can see how stricter laws on environmental regulations can hurt a few big manufacturers here in the states. The government definitely has a lot of power over this industry. Which can be very bad. The Market is in a recovery with all of the reductions, however I can see how stricter laws on environmental regulations can hurt a few big manufacturers here in the states. The government definitely has a lot of power over this industry. Which can be very bad.

]]> Comment on How Many Steps Should It Take To Achieve Retail Supply Chain Visibility? by Integrated Logistics http://blog.to-increase.com/achieve-retail-supply-chain-visibility/comment-page-1/#comment-16390 Integrated Logistics Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:37:10 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2832#comment-16390 Nice Post on how to improve retail supply chain visibility! Nice Post on how to improve retail supply chain visibility!

]]> Comment on 5 Retail Blogs Warehouse Management Professionals Should be Reading by Aly http://blog.to-increase.com/retail-blogs-for-warehouse-management/comment-page-1/#comment-16053 Aly Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:06:26 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2852#comment-16053 Hey Luciano - I work for a fairly small label and <a href="http://www.labelsetc.com" rel="nofollow">in-store supplies</a> supplier here in Houston, Texas. I'm always trying to keep up-to-date with the goings-on in our industry and how we can use different technologies to provide the best product and service to our customers - thanks for sharing the list of blogs, I'l definitely be checking them out! - Aly Hey Luciano – I work for a fairly small label and in-store supplies supplier here in Houston, Texas. I’m always trying to keep up-to-date with the goings-on in our industry and how we can use different technologies to provide the best product and service to our customers – thanks for sharing the list of blogs, I’l definitely be checking them out!

– Aly

]]> Comment on Enterprise Resource Planning in the Cloud: Addressing The Cons by Cindy Jutras http://blog.to-increase.com/cloud-erp-addressing-con/comment-page-1/#comment-15463 Cindy Jutras Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:24:59 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2769#comment-15463 Security is no doubt the top concern, at least according to my survey of over 900 respondents. Service level agreements can make things right if something goes wrong, but the real worry is securing the data so that there is less chance of a breach. Today it is unlikely there will be zero chance of that. So you have to actively manage that risk. One of my biggest concerns is that those who choose to stay out of the cloud might think that simply by doing so they are safe. But unless there is absolutely no way of accessing your servers and software from outside you building, there is still risk. That would mean no VPN, no way your trusted employees can access anything outside of the office. Even laptops that leave the building and are subsequently re-connected can cause security breaches. My point? Security is an issue whether you are operating applications in the cloud or on-premise and too many overlook the dangers. Operating in a SaaS environment may actually be safer. Security is no doubt the top concern, at least according to my survey of over 900 respondents. Service level agreements can make things right if something goes wrong, but the real worry is securing the data so that there is less chance of a breach. Today it is unlikely there will be zero chance of that. So you have to actively manage that risk.

One of my biggest concerns is that those who choose to stay out of the cloud might think that simply by doing so they are safe. But unless there is absolutely no way of accessing your servers and software from outside you building, there is still risk. That would mean no VPN, no way your trusted employees can access anything outside of the office. Even laptops that leave the building and are subsequently re-connected can cause security breaches.

My point? Security is an issue whether you are operating applications in the cloud or on-premise and too many overlook the dangers. Operating in a SaaS environment may actually be safer.

]]> Comment on Enterprise Resource Planning in the Cloud: Addressing The Cons by Logistics Guy http://blog.to-increase.com/cloud-erp-addressing-con/comment-page-1/#comment-15297 Logistics Guy Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:02:43 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2769#comment-15297 I think ERP on cloud will be the future of ERP due to cost/security issues. I think ERP on cloud will be the future of ERP due to cost/security issues.

]]> Comment on Making The Choice Between A Warehouse Management System & RF Data Collection by WMS Solution http://blog.to-increase.com/choosing-between-wms-rf-data-collection/comment-page-1/#comment-15078 WMS Solution Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:44:00 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2541#comment-15078 Nice article on Warehouse Management System and RF Data Collection. Nice article on Warehouse Management System and RF Data Collection.

]]> Comment on 10 Must-Read Friday Facts For Global Discrete Manufacturing Companies by Concrete Pumps http://blog.to-increase.com/10-discrete-manufacturing-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-14752 Concrete Pumps Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:49:02 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2055#comment-14752 Hey thanks for the information. I would have to agree as well. While things are not going great everywhere, there are some very positive things going on abroad. Hopefully these trends move to the US. Dave Hey thanks for the information. I would have to agree as well. While things are not going great everywhere, there are some very positive things going on abroad. Hopefully these trends move to the US. Dave

]]> Comment on Trust Your WMS To Help You Achieve The Warehouse KPI’s That Matter by Rob Wane http://blog.to-increase.com/warehouse-management-system-achieve-kpis/comment-page-1/#comment-13780 Rob Wane Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:27:08 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2613#comment-13780 Train your employees properly, and you'll enjoy a far more productive warehouse system. Then the warehouse manager can focus more on working on improving the system. Train your employees properly, and you’ll enjoy a far more productive warehouse system. Then the warehouse manager can focus more on working on improving the system.

]]> Comment on Can ERP Integration & IEM Technology Keep Manufacturing In The US? by Chuck Stahl http://blog.to-increase.com/erp-integration-american-manufacturing/comment-page-1/#comment-13507 Chuck Stahl Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:42:56 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2636#comment-13507 You make some very valid points regarding IEM manufacturing in the US. Collins does, I believe, and as you imply, somewhat miss the mark on his argument that complex machines should not be manufactured overseas. With sound, proven processes in place, and highly functional, tightly integrated systems supporting those processes, I believe that manufacturers can choose to successfully offshore some complex products design and manufacturing processes. Those manufacturers who do consider engineering and producing their products overseas should, however, weigh the complexities and risks inherent in this process as an additional mitigating factor in their decision making process. Along with higher transportation costs and lean trends toward production closer to the end customer, consideration of these factors could be enough to tip the pendulum in the direction of staying at home. But not in all cases –the fact is Offshoring is and will continue to be a reality, at least for the foreseeable future. So it’s left to manufacturers and their trusted technology partners to determine the best systems and processes to make offshoring as seamless as possible when it becomes a necessity. If you’re a manufacturer looking at what systems can best help you to manage these complex processes, talk to Luciano or myself. We’d be glad to show you the power of the technology available today. http://elogicgroup.com/ http://blog.elogicgroup.com/ You make some very valid points regarding IEM manufacturing in the US. Collins does, I believe, and as you imply, somewhat miss the mark on his argument that complex machines should not be manufactured overseas. With sound, proven processes in place, and highly functional, tightly integrated systems supporting those processes, I believe that manufacturers can choose to successfully offshore some complex products design and manufacturing processes. Those manufacturers who do consider engineering and producing their products overseas should, however, weigh the complexities and risks inherent in this process as an additional mitigating factor in their decision making process. Along with higher transportation costs and lean trends toward production closer to the end customer, consideration of these factors could be enough to tip the pendulum in the direction of staying at home. But not in all cases –the fact is Offshoring is and will continue to be a reality, at least for the foreseeable future. So it’s left to manufacturers and their trusted technology partners to determine the best systems and processes to make offshoring as seamless as possible when it becomes a necessity.
If you’re a manufacturer looking at what systems can best help you to manage these complex processes, talk to Luciano or myself. We’d be glad to show you the power of the technology available today.
http://elogicgroup.com/
http://blog.elogicgroup.com/

]]> Comment on 10 Must-Read Friday Facts For Global Discrete Manufacturing Companies by Precision Engineering http://blog.to-increase.com/10-discrete-manufacturing-facts/comment-page-1/#comment-11953 Precision Engineering Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:13:48 +0000 http://blog.to-increase.com/?p=2055#comment-11953 I agree your 10 facts......... I agree your 10 facts………

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