Year: 2017

You can’t manage what you don’t know, and you certainly can’t improve it. Finance and accounting employees of manufacturers know ERP software helps them understand and know costs with remarkable precision. ERP software has been helping manufacturers take the uncertainty out of their financials by using key functions such as KPIs, accounting and financial manufacturing…

For the last few decades, outsourcing manufacturing projects to foreign countries such as China, India, and South Korea has been all of the rage in the US in an attempt to lower production costs and labor time. But over the last few years, we’ve seen a shift in bringing manufacturing back to American factories. More…

Successful implementation of ERP software can help to simplify your company processes leading to a more efficient operational strategy. You need to make sure your workforce are equally invested in your ERP project, although it shouldn’t be hard to persuade them considering of the potential benefits to your organization and their jobs. Once you’ve explained…

ERP software can deliver significant benefits for the manufacturing industry: lower setup costs, reduced cycle times, increased on-time delivery, improved productivity, better customer service, accurate inventory tracking and reduction in administrative overhead. As with any software, not all ERP solutions will perform equally on all levels. It is important to give careful consideration to both…

Afraid of buying software that you don’t need or won’t actually use? Because ERP software is made up of a selection of integrated but individual applications, this is not an issue. A company can select the combination of applications that they feel will meet the needs of their organization. Additional applications can be added in…

If you see companies in your industry outpacing their peers, the secret is likely to be the implementation of an ERP software system that has simplified their processes and enabled them to meet their lean manufacturing goals and standards. They’re getting orders out faster and improving their bottom line. It doesn’t matter what manufacturing model…

The question “why use enterprise resource planning (ERP)?” comes up often. The number one reason manufacturers purchase and implement ERP software: return on investment. It more than pays for itself, and in many cases, the annual ROI is 400-500% of the purchase cost. These are real returns manufacturers see year after year. ERP: More Profitable…

Metalforming manufacturing companies anticipate a slight decline in business conditions during the next three months, according to the October 2017 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Prepared monthly, the report is an economic indicator for manufacturing, sampling 108 metalforming companies in the United States and Canada. The October report shows that 30% of participants…

Fullerton Tool Company is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools for a vast variety of industries for 75 years. The company is American made, ISO 9001:2008 certified, with a dedication and focus on quality and the customer. Global Shop Solutions is proud to share their story. Headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, Fullerton…

As one of the most trusted names in the oilfield and natural gas manufacturing industry, our customer K&B Industries produces quality products that support the exploration and production of oil and natural gas beneath the surface. The company produces more than 100 different licensed thread connections, and their customers include some of the biggest names…

Global Shop Solutions is proud to be included in the United Kingdom’s Future of Manufacturing editorial. Stop the guessing and starting the knowing. The world has never seen a more competitive and accessible marketplace.  Everything around us, at some point in time, was touched by a human hand. Look around and think about it –…

When adaptability is key, you need an ERP software manufacturing process that can give you all the flexibility and efficiency you need. Our engineer-to-order customers get real-time visibility of their inventory, production data, and true costs. How do they get all that AND simplify their manufacturing? By following the below ERP software process. Click through…