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In manufacturing, collaboration is nothing new—it’s always been the norm. Group problem-solving, trouble-shooting, and idea generation serve as many top manufacturers’ most successful sources for generating new opportunities. Today, as manufacturers struggle with shortages of highly skilled personnel, while simultaneously attempting to grow without expanding head-count, the value of shared dialogue and effective collaboration is greater than ever. Workers may need to share tasks, mentor recruits, or take on entirely new roles. In these cases, communication within the workforce increases in importance.

Are fast-changing market conditions complicating your business? In today's challenging global economy, manufacturers must embrace change, strive for a flexible working environment, and be agile enough to respond to new opportunities and customer needs. Adapting the advanced technologies of next-generation ERP solutions is one of the most critical actions a forward-thinking manufacturer, like you, can take; one that will lead to a responsive mindset and turn speed into a powerful competitive weapon.

If we asked you what your top inventory challenges are today, could you identify them? Do you know what inventory-related issues are putting the most strain on your company? If not, you’re putting your company at risk. Poor inventory management can have a direct impact on your company’s profitability, customer service, and productivity; therefore, having insight into your inventory levels is crucial. Without it, you have no way of identifying your top inventory issues and risk fixing things that aren’t even broken.

Many companies invest in barcoding solutions for the sole purpose of inventory management. Inventory takes up a large portion of a company’s product costs (about 90%), and poor inventory management can have a direct hit on a company’s bottom-line. Overstocks and understocks can be detrimental to a business, leading to unsatisfactory customer experiences and – eventually – lost customers. With a sufficient enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that supports barcoding technology, you can transform not only your warehouse but your entire business with benefits such as:

News broke this week how analysts are seeing Infor as a real alternative to SAP and Oracle.  Thought you might be interested in the following article published by ZDNet, which is a blog geared toward IT decision makers. They interviewed industry analysts and Infor CEO Charles Phillips discussing Infor’s approach to the cloud, user interfaces, industry focus, partnership with Amazon web services and a potential future IPO.  

To increase revenue and grow with confidence in today’s hypercompetitive business environment, management and staff alike need to give customers a great experience with every interaction and make faster, more informed decisions to boost productivity.

Few disruptive technologies have had such a game-changing impact on manufacturing. Learn more about the reality of 3D printing, practical applications for manufacturers and what you need to know to make sure your IT infrastructure is ready for this next wave of technology.  If you haven’t seen it yet, download the on demand webinar to learn how 3D printing will help you:

All of us at Positive Vision would like to congratulate our long term client, TTC Marketing Solutions, Inc., on achieving a truly remarkable milestone in their organization.  This year, they are “Celebrating 30 Years of Call Center Success”.  We look forward to continuing to support you and your information systems through the next 30 years.

Rapid technology changes mean manufacturers must be more flexible, agile, and adept at addressing global issues. Robotics, 3D printing, industrial Internets, data vaults, real-time collaboration, contextual decision making, remote connectivity, cloud deployments, smart tablets, GPS tracking, and ultra-intuitive user interfaces are just a few of the ways some forward-thinking manufacturers are staying ahead of fierce competition. This new industrial revolution brings complex pressures that require creative problem solving.