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Washington D.C. Week in Manufacturing – September 16, 2015
Manufacturing Drops 17,000 Workers in August In the first decline in just over two years, manufacturers lost 17,000 net workers in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a hiring average of only 3,5000 workers per month in
... Continued¿Cómo Lograr Tener Datos con Solamente Una Versión de la Verdad en Una Empresa Manufacturera?
El otro día durante la comida en una feria industrial, yo estaba hablando con dos dueños de negocios manufactureros que se estaban quejando sobre lo difícil que era conseguir una sola versión de la verdad en sus negocios. Así que
... ContinuedAre QuickBooks and Spreadsheets Putting Your Medical Business at Risk?
Whether you are a medical device start-up or a growth-orientated medical device company, most likely you began your business with an idea: An innovative product designed to help people who are sick or injured. And while bringing a medical device to market should
... ContinuedA Look at 2015 Aerospace and Defense Industry Trends and Global Opportunities
Recently, the business association and accelerator, Automation Alley, hosted an aerospace and defense industry briefing to discuss 2015 commercial and defense global market opportunities and trends for manufacturers in the United States. Michigan state and local economic development agencies met with
... ContinuedMexico’s Economic Environment and its Impact on Manufacturing
Mexico is currently being hit by a one-two economic punch: a weak peso and historically low oil prices. Since January of 2015, the value of the Mexican peso against the United States dollar has dropped 25 percent. A weaker currency
... ContinuedFinding the ERP Solution that Satisfies Your Accounting Department
The creation of the modern ERP system began in the 1960s. Most manufacturing systems were developed to assist accounting departments, with general ledger and accounts payable/ receivable functionality at the core. Over time, the systems evolved to include MRP and inventory control because understanding
... ContinuedIs This “Light Cocoon” Car the Future of Lightweighting?
Recently, IQMS had the opportunity to join a gathering of automotive industry leaders and engineers for a special vehicle unveiling. At the EDAG office in Troy, Michigan, EDAG global CEO, Jörg Ohlsen, presented his company’s newest lightweight concept vehicle: The
... ContinuedVideo: A Success Story on Improving the Shop Floor
When it comes to the shop floor, medical and consumer products manufacturer, Tessy Plastics LLC, is continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and accuracy through automation. By utilizing the features in its manufacturing-specific ERP software from IQMS, Tessy has
... ContinuedWhy Every Company Ultimately Outgrows its Customized or Homegrown Software Systems
It is easy to understand how homegrown ERP software systems began. Companies evaluated off-the-shelf software and either didn’t like the price or didn’t find the business fit they were looking for. So instead of paying more than they felt comfortable with or changing business
... ContinuedWhy Should You Leave Quickbooks and Invest in Your First ERP?
Leaving behind the familiarity of QuickBooks and spreadsheets might seem like taking off the training wheels of your business. However rudimentary, QuickBooks got the job done and for the most part, grew your company to where it is today. But
... ContinuedVideo: How Riverside Refractories Excels in the American Steel Industry
An independently owned manufacturer since 1929, Riverside Refractories supplies heat resistant refractory products to the American steel industry. Every time you drive a car or turn on an appliance, you are using a product that was made with the help
... ContinuedLegacy ERP Systems: The Backstory
A legacy ERP system is older enterprise software that is largely no longer being enhanced. Legacy ERP systems were often based on older technology like PIC, Progress or even DOS. Their original user interfaces were character-based, though many received facelifts over the years, often
... Continued¿Los Requerimientos Exigentes de Sus Clientes o Las Normas y Certificaciones Requeridas le Complican o Bloquean Procurar Nuevos Negocios?
Asegurar nuevos clientes o trabajos no es una tarea sencilla. ¿Cuántas veces ha negociado con un prospecto o cliente hasta llegar casi al final, únicamente para descubrir que le falta una pieza importante necesaria para lograr este nuevo negocio? Por
... ContinuedAre Customer or Regulatory Requirements Preventing You From Growing?
Securing new customers is not a straightforward task. How many times have you negotiated a prospective contract to the finish line, only to discover that you are missing a critical piece of software necessary to obtain the new business? For example: A medical
... ContinuedVideo: Mar-Bal Grows and Succeeds with Help from IQMS
Mar-Bal, Inc. has been thermosetting products in Chagrin Falls, Ohio for 45 years. An engineering-focused company that specializes in high strength, high heat manufacturing, Mar-Bal is acclaimed for its ability to solve customer challenges. From the mixing of complicated compounds
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