Production planning Capacity Planning: 10 Essential Steps for Manufacturers When demand spikes, some manufacturers end up scrambling—paying overtime costs and missing deadlines. Others handle the surge without breaking a sweat. The difference is capacity planning, which is really just matching what you can actually produce with what customers are asking for. It’s simpler than what most people think. By Steve Maurer, IME 18 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What Is BOM Version Control? BOM version control is the process of managing and tracking changes made to a bill of materials. It is essential for ensuring smooth operations in environments where the BOM is continuously updated. By Madis Kuuse 7 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning The Small CPG Brand’s Guide to Co-Manufacturing and Co-Packing For many growing CPG brands, outsourcing is the key to scaling up without investing in massive facilities or specialized equipment. While co-manufacturers and co-packers facilitate growth, they also introduce new challenges. By Madis Kuuse 6 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning Production Reporting Guide for Manufacturing SMBs For small manufacturers, having a clear understanding of what’s happening on the shop floor is paramount to meeting production goals. Efficient production reporting is an essential aspect of manufacturing, ensuring a clear view of operations. By Mattias Turovski 12 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning Production Orders and How to Use Them More Efficiently Efficiently managing production orders is key to staying ahead in manufacturing—here are actionable tips to help you optimize the process. By Steve Maurer, IME 12 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What is Throughput Time in Manufacturing? Throughput time is an important KPI in manufacturing management, helping companies to improve performance both on the shop floor and in the supply chain. Let’s take a deeper dive into the metric. By Madis Kuuse 10 min read
Production planning BOM Management Guide for Growing Manufacturers A bill of materials (BOM) is a document that defines the materials used in the production of a product. But BOM management is much more than just drawing up a list of items. Here is how to expertly manage your BOMs. By Madis Kuuse 9 min read
Production planning Configurable BOM (CBOM) – Simplifying the Production of Customizable Items Configurable BOMs enable companies to easily plan the manufacture of products with variations. Here is how they work and how they help. By Madis Kuuse 9 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning Forward Scheduling vs. Backward Scheduling in Production Planning Do you need your products ready as soon as possible or just in time for the promised delivery date? Forward and backward scheduling are key concepts in production planning that allow production to be set up according to this fundamental question. By Mattias Turovski 12 min read