Manufacturing Tips: Boosting Efficiency and Productivity

Industrial Machinery SMEs Are Facing a Transformation

Industrial equipment and machinery manufacturers are the cornerstone of the manufacturing industry. Building the technology used to increase efficiency in other businesses, industrial machinery builders have always been at the forefront of industrial innovation. Today, these changes are especially profound.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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Production Costs – A Simple Guide

There are many metrics available for measuring the financial side of the manufacturing process. Whereas production managers mostly make do with the total manufacturing cost KPI, management and accounting often need a wider perspective.

By Madis Kuuse 8 min read

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Low Stock Alerts and other Manufacturing and Inventory Notifications

Even with an ERP/MRP system in place, it might be difficult to keep tabs on inventory requirements, production plans, and other important areas of the business. This is where low stock alerts and other manufacturing and inventory notifications come to your aid.

By Madis Kuuse 6 min read

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What Is SKU Rationalization?

Determining which products to continue selling and which ones to discontinue is a challenge most businesses need to face at some point. Because there are many aspects to consider before cutting your product catalog, the process of SKU rationalization is here to help you find a balance between too many and too few SKUs.

By Madis Kuuse 8 min read

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Lean Warehouse Management Guide for SMEs

Lean warehouse management is a methodology that takes the lean principles widely used in manufacturing environments and applies them to warehousing. Putting an emphasis on removing waste, lean warehouse management helps companies optimize and continuously improve their inventory processes.

By Karl Heinrich Lauri 8 min read

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What Is Agile Manufacturing?

Agile manufacturing is an approach to manufacturing that aims to increase product quality and service while reducing cost by implementing feedback-based design, planning, and production practices. Digital technology is at the heart of this modern manufacturing methodology.

By Karl Heinrich Lauri 6 min read

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What Is Cycle Inventory and How to Manage It?

Cycle inventory is the stock that is used to respond to regular sales and demand forecasts, as opposed to the safety stock used when there are fluctuations in demand or supply. Properly managing cycle stock is therefore a crucial part of any well-functioning business.

By Madis Kuuse 6 min read

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The Bullwhip Effect and How to Manage It

The bullwhip effect is a supply chain phenomenon related to sudden changes in demand signals, when a slight movement in demand can cause large swings throughout the supply chain. To avoid a destructive “whip crack” at the end, companies need to be prepared to mitigate the effect.

By Madis Kuuse 9 min read

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What Is Lot Tracking and How to Use It?

Lot tracking, also known as batch tracking, is an important process for ensuring quality, most commonly for traceability and recall purposes. It is a crucial part of doing business in highly regulated industries, but it has its advantages regardless of the product.

By Madis Kuuse 8 min read