For some people, the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace immediately brings to mind negative thoughts. They picture a scenario where "the machines have taken over," similar to the plot of the Terminator films. The truth is much more favorable for humans: we are collaborating with AI to perform several jobs, but there is no reason to believe that we must worry about Cyberdyne Systems running everything and humans having to go underground in real life.
Moving to e-commerce from traditional sales channels isn’t a new idea for manufacturers. This strategy has likely been considered and planned over the table at multiple meetings and budget reviews.
If your company hasn’t made this move, it’s normal to wonder whether it’s too late to adopt e-commerce for manufacturers.
Topics: e-commerce for manufacturers
Your business is in a good place. New customers are coming on board, the number of orders is up, and the manufacturing division is growing. These are exciting times, but expansion presents many challenges, too. As the operation scales up, you will likely need to consider upgrading your manufacturing accounting system.
Topics: manufacturing accounting
In a sea of competition, efficiency is key to success. Leaders need to consider how they can provide the most value to both customers and suppliers. In this blog, we’ll explore various strategies and techniques to achieve distribution optimization in order to place your company on the path toward increased profitability.
Topics: distribution optimization
Manufacturers with the right business intelligence can stop guessing when making decisions. Company managers can use real-time visibility into their business processes to anticipate their next move. It can be compared to looking through a windshield on a sunny, clear day instead of trying to drive in foggy conditions.
The ability to produce accurate, relevant reports promptly is an easy task. Nothing could be further from the truth. The amount of data companies must organize and manage has surged over the past few years. Unfortunately, many companies find it challenging to filter and support such a large volume of data.
In the post-COVID era, many distributors find several factors squeezing their profitability. Hiring and retaining employees continues to be a challenge. Demand for products varies, and as well as lead time to replenish necessary stock varies, leading to shortages. Rising inflation pressures distributors to stay profitable due to consumers' increased demands and higher supply costs. The business environment for all distributors is good news; those focusing on operational efficiency outperform their competition.
Topics: operational efficiency
The manufacturing industry is having its share of difficulties attracting skilled employees. As a result, manufacturers struggle to optimize productivity in their warehouses. Job seekers may avoid applying for available positions, thinking that warehouse work is dark, dirty, and offers no opportunities for advancement. Manufacturing warehouse automation improves the working environment for employees while improving productivity for the company. It’s a win-win situation.
Topics: ERP chat bot
The right warehouse training encourages workers to commit to the company, inspires loyalty and creativity, and increases productivity. Warehouse team members’ training should take a two-pronged approach. First, it should give workers the skills they need to operate the machines and warehouse equipment they need to perform their job functions. Second, an effective training program must demonstrate to employees how their work is essential and required for the company to succeed.
Topics: warehouse training tips
The manufacturing industry is a competitive one. Suppose your company is at the point of either implementing a new ERP or upgrading to the latest version of an existing one. In that case, you must find a solution supporting smart manufacturing. An ERP chat bot is one of the critical features of smart manufacturing, and AI (artificial intelligence) is improving these digital bots to make them more effective for sales and customer service roles.
Topics: ERP chat bot
Congratulations on choosing your customer relationship management (CRM) system! The next step for your company is to ensure that your team members complete CRM training. The training involves much more than ensuring that your team members have names and passwords so they can log in. Learning to use the CRM system effectively is a crucial step toward improving customer experiences and satisfaction rates. Teams must familiarize themselves with all of your CRM’s features to get the most out of this powerful software option.
Topics: CRM training
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