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SingaporeWorking at the same company for 25 years is a rare occurrence these days. Global Shop Solutions is proud to announce the latest addition to the Quarter Century Club – Ilya Dynkin, VP of Sales. When Dynkin joined Global Shop Solutions early in his career, he had no experience with ERP or manufacturing software. What…
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In the last four years, I’ve visited over 50 manufacturers and had the privilege of deep diving into their systems to provide insights on how they can improve their processes. At the core, all of them need to accomplish the same thing and do so by following these steps: The above steps require a chain…
One of the most important aspects of ERP software for manufacturers is the stability of the software provider. Global Shop Solutions is proud to recognize Chris Pinaire, MBA, Director of New Implementations, for his 20 years of dedicated service to the manufacturing industry. Pinaire began his career with Global Shop Solutions as a customer service…
In the second of this two-part blog, we will explore how continuous improvement works in conjunction with ERP software as it offers an ideal approach for small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. (If you missed part 1, read it here.) ACHIEVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT WITH ERP ERP software plays an indispensable role throughout the shop floor. However,…
In the manufacturing industry, continuous improvement is both a philosophy and strategy for long-term success. Based on the Japanese business philosophy of “Kaizen,” it seeks to optimize production activities that generate value and eliminate waste. Continuous improvement uses an integrated approach where processes, products and services are monitored on a regular basis and continually improved in…
Productivity plays an important role in the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers by measuring the rate of output per unit of output. When productivity is high it can improve customer service, decrease operational costs, boost employee morale, and help the business achieve its financial goals. Maintaining high productivity levels is similar to achieving consistent product…
If everything went off without a hitch in manufacturing, life would be much simpler for those who make the products that are essential to our lives. Of course, nothing goes off without a hitch, but facing the challenges head-on can develop new ideas, improve problem solving skills, and lead to better products, more efficient processes,…
This is the third in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. On-Premise ERP software was developed as a platform for managing a manufacturing enterprise on-site and under complete control of the business owner. These ERP systems are installed and run on your own servers or hardware…
This is the second in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. For decades, manufacturing ERP software could only be implemented on-premise. Starting in 1998 Cloud ERP gave manufacturers a choice. Early adoption rates for the new platform were low, but the numbers have improved significantly…
This is the first in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. Cloud ERP is rapidly becoming the platform of choice for a majority of manufacturers. Yet, On-Premise ERP remains the better fit for a large number of manufacturing businesses based on specific criteria. With so…
Smart decision-making in the business world has always been driven by data and analysis, especially in manufacturing shops where so many factors must be taken into consideration. Until computer systems became standard throughout the industry, production and performance data were tracked manually and disseminated throughout the company by hand. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software revolutionized…
There’s an old saying in business that you can’t manage what you don’t measure. That is certainly true in the manufacturing industry in regards to performance, productivity and efficiency. These three represent some of the most important metrics in your business as they provide a reliable measure of the company’s overall success. They also help…