Mexico’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
... ContinuedWhy Big Data and Baseball Aren’t So Different
Digital technology creates, records and stores a lot of data. That data could be from your personal vehicle, your company website or your factory floor. If it is instrumented, it is churning out data. Status and history comprise the bulk
... Continued6 Common EDI Documents Typically Found in a Manufacturing Trading Partner Cycle
An Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) translator is a powerful and productive tool. EDI delivers the ability to transact business electronically with your customers, helping you expedite the exchange of critical data, streamline transactions, eliminate manual data entry errors, improve customer
... ContinuedTrailer Manufacturers: Stop Settling for Generic ERP
Trailer manufacturers are unique in both their processes and business needs. Unfortunately, when it comes to ERP software, trailer makers are typically lumped together with other manufacturing industries (automotive) that are not a good fit for their day-to-day operations. To
... ContinuedVideo: How Horizon Die Company Controls Costs and Meets Production Challenges
Horizon Die Company is a first generation manufacturer pushing the envelope on technology by taking on the tough technical challenges other metal stamping suppliers decline. As a premier provider of high speed (sometimes up to 10,000 parts per minute!), tight-tolerance
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