Month: December 2016

Imagine if you could sit in a little chair high above your manufacturing facility and look down to see everything that is happening exactly when it is happening. Not only would that be cool, but it would help you run a better business right? Well, the good news is this isn’t a movie; this is…

By the time you pick up the newspaper, the news is already old. That saying is true in business, sports, and even in manufacturing. By the time you print out the schedule and tack information to the board for your employees the data could already be outdated or inaccurate. Changes happen and they happen fast….

Have you ever had your schedule messed up because of equipment that is down for required maintenance? If you have, then you know how frustrating that can be. It is like having half your crew call in sick all on the same day. There’s no room in the schedule for that. That kind of unexpected…

As a software company, innovative thinking is near the core of our culture, so naturally we are always looking to improve for the better. One recent improvement in our manufacturing software stands out to me – the way our customers collect labor data. Switching to an RFID reader was a small change that was quick…

To compete globally, especially for North American or European manufacturers against markets with historically lower costs of labor such as Asia-Pacific, Latin and South America, and the emerging African labor market, labor costs must be kept to an absolute minimum. This doesn’t mean fewer people; it means fewer wasteful minutes. Even as recent as five…

Lately, our manufacturing software audience has had mobility on their minds. More and more of our discussions with customers and prospects include the topic of mobility. Today’s manufacturer wants to be fast, flexible, and ahead of the technology curve and the GS Mobile product from Global Shop Solutions is a great example of how we…

In recent years consumers have seen the rise of convenience. This convenience is seen everywhere from the airport and fast food restaurants to grocery stores. In today’s consumer world, speed and convenience equates to great customer service. Consumers are willing to swipe, bag, or tag to get what they want faster. Consumers are saying ‘be…

A manufacturer’s accounting software is the central hub for managing your business. Your financial reports provide the condensed view of the overall health of your company. Management scrutinizes the numbers, trying to interpret, not just where the business stands at the moment, but what can be expected in the months ahead. At Global Shop Solutions,…