Embracing Changes in Manufacturing Technology. Don’t Get Left Behind!
It has been said, the more things change, the more they stay the same. But let’s get real. Over the years, there have been some huge changes in technology that have dramatically affected the way we do business, and for
... ContinuedTrain Now or Later? When is the Best Time for ERP Software Training?
I have heard many theories over the years about what is the best timing for training of employees on a new manufacturing ERP software system. Most companies like to receive a good amount of training up front. However, occasionally, a
... ContinuedShipping Management and Logistics Simplified with IQMS
Too often, shipping management and logistics determine whether a finished good arrives by the promise date or not (and whether you have happy customers – or not). Shipping errors, price misquotes, improper packaging and other various shipping logistics frequently cause
... ContinuedBarcodes: Improving Manufacturing One Scan at a Time
What did we do before barcodes? Many of you may not remember a time when the use of barcodes wasn’t prevalent. To purchase $50 in groceries, which used to be a lot of food, you would have to wait for the checker
... ContinuedManufacturing Downtime Prevention with Effective IT Management
Downtime can represent a significant loss in operating efficiency if not managed properly. While many resources are expended on analyzing and optimizing efficiencies on the shop floor, some basic areas of critical importance outside of the manufacturing heart of a business
... ContinuedManufacturing Errors: Don’t Ignore Simple Answers to Complex Problems
Manufacturing errors are often masked with symptoms that lead us away from the root cause. I recently had an experience I would like to share with you that sheds some light on this concept and it involved one of our RealTime Production
... ContinuedAdding a New Manufacturing Plant to Your ERP System? No Problem.
When you think of an ERP implementation, one of the first things that usually comes to mind is the process of converting your whole business from one system to a new one. A subset of the total business system conversion is
... ContinuedIt’s the Diverse Personalities That Make IQMS Succeed
What makes a company successful? All employees must have a cumulative goal for their company (i.e. be in the Fortune 500, establish international and worldwide fame and glory, have a successful pitch and/or product, etc.). Joe Schmo on the street corner understands
... ContinuedA Sneak Peek Into IQMS’ Upcoming Applications – Part II
IQMS‘ Automation Department has some additional exciting projects to tell you about. In the first part of this blog series, I mentioned some inside information on the latest technology coming out of the Automation Department, such as RealTime™ Process Monitoring and Android tablet applications. Now
... ContinuedShould You Use A Manufacturing ERP Consultant?
As manufacturing companies begin a new calendar year, many take this opportunity to evaluate new manufacturing ERP software in hopes of starting a new year with a new implementation project. Often times, companies ask us about the use of consultants: Should
... Continued5 Key ERP Security Features to Satisfy Strict User Traceability
With all of the regulations put upon the different manufacturing industries, one important consideration when selecting manufacturing ERP software is user traceability. Regulators not only want to know that there is traceability on the manufacturing of the product, but they also are enforcing
... Continued15 Years of Manufacturing Shop Floor Control
As we approach the end of the year (I know, it’s too soon), I thought I would take a moment to reflect on the EnterpriseIQ RealTime products. For those who have been with IQMS awhile, you may recall the genesis of our
... ContinuedA Sneak Peek into IQMS’ Upcoming Applications – Part I
IQMS‘ Automation Department has been busy this year. We’ve been working on some cutting edge applications: RealTime™ Process Monitoring with PLC communication, Android phone applications and EnterpriseIQ shop floor applications for the Android 3.0 tablets! These applications are harnessing the latest technology
... ContinuedAre Tablets Just Hype in Manufacturing?
Recently, I was watching a movie from the 1970s and I couldn’t help but notice that in all the office settings there were no computers. The height of technology was a single typewriter, on a secretary’s desk, and a rotary dial
... ContinuedWhy Price Shouldn’t Be the Final Factor When Purchasing ERP Software
In today’s cost-conscious environment, many companies are looking to save money. Nowhere is that more true than in the manufacturing sector, where a combination of decreased demand, increased wages and offshoring operations have diminished traditional, U.S.-based operations. Enterprise Resource Planning
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