Business Automation and Software Blog

Mobility has become a critical requirement for business across all departments. However, different functions and management levels require mobile capabilities that are unique to them. With SYSPRO Espresso, you can provide mobile access to business processes and data in a format that is responsive to individual users’ needs.

PositiveVision is pleased to add a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to our list of software offerings. SYSPRO is a leading provider of award-winning ERP solutions that streamline core operations for manufacturing and distribution companies. As we looked for another ERP to add to our supported products, we wanted to offer a product for manufacturers and distributors that has a variety of deployment options including on-premises, hosted and Software as a Service (SaaS).  SYSPRO offers all of that and so much more. 

Manufacturing management presents many challenges. Just when you think you’ve solved one problem, the next one arises. Not only does it seem that you are always solving the next problem in manufacturing—the problems are occurring faster than ever. Rapid changes in technology are transforming consumer behavior, customer demands, technical capabilities and even legislation. In order to respond to these changes, manufacturing mangers need to continuously update and streamline their operations.

Are you ready to implement mobility into your operations? Are you uncertain of where to start? Or perhaps, you are still wondering if mobile solutions are really worth it. Enabling mobility in business across all functions has become an essential strategy to remain competitive in most industries. Mobile capabilities have been shown to offer greater efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. If your business is experiencing rapid growth, increased competitive pressures, or changing market dynamics, mobile capabilities can be an effective means to help you meet these demands.

In order to be competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment, you must eliminate the inefficiencies that come when your different departments don’t talk to each other. Communication needs to be automatic and data needs to be transferred in real-time. It’s time to get rid of functional silos.

Does your warehouse management system (WMS) meet your needs or are you manipulating your processes to fit your software? In order to run your warehouse effectively and – in turn – carry out your business vision, you need to have a warehouse management system that fits your business like a glove. When it comes to the technology you use to manage your warehouse, it needs to be as unique as your warehouse’s processes. And when your business vision changes, you want your WMS to change with you.

Keeping up on the latest technology in distribution and manufacturing automation is important to remain competitive and continuously improve. You need to evaluate key trends and determine which ones will impact your business and which ones will help you reach your goals. We have taken a look at the hottest technology trends for manufacturers and distributors and how these may influence your future.

Passwords are like keys to locks. If you don’t have the key, you don’t open the lock. What if everyone had keys that could open any lock? Your security, email, identity, and business data would be at risk.

Change in business is inevitable. Big and small changes happen all the time from change in personnel and products to new taxes and regulations. Perhaps your company is growing with new customers, more products, new countries and increased production. The question is not whether change will happen, but how well you respond to it. In many industries today, if you do not keep up with change, your business may be left behind.

Manufacturers and distributors are always looking for ways to lower costs and improve productivity in the warehouse. You have probably implemented some level of warehouse automation, but have you eliminated paper processes completely? If not, 2016 should be the year you go paperless. As mobile technology and warehouse management systems capabilities have advanced, eliminating paper is easier and more cost-effective than ever. Not only does paperless warehouse automation save a substantial amount of time, but it also improves order accuracy.