While it is commonplace for Clients First to write about Microsoft Dynamics NAV’s functionality, and useful tips, a community of Dynamics NAV MVP’s exists that we wanted to share. They deliver content on Dynamics NAV performance optimization, and troubleshooting. Read more
Increasing demand for end-to-end supply chain visibility is perhaps one of the most discussed issues when it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP). One reason for this is that many organizations with multinational presence are still struggling to achieve full insight into their complex operations.
Though modern ERP solutions provide superior visibility compared to obsolete business management systems, honest replies to questions about the degree of visibility across all the tiers in the supply chain have revealed a series of limitations because of the dependence on Excel or a Legacy Accounting System. The impossibility of tracking merchandise under shipment along with the necessity to switch between multiple systems and/or portals to get up-to-date information about products from different manufacturers, retailers and logistics service providers are just two of the factors that hamper a company’s ability to effectively control the goods it produces overseas and imports into the US. Read more
Nothing excites me more than the resurgence of US manufacturing. It’s comeback has a multiplier effect on the US economy, for every dollar in final sales of manufactured products, $1.33 goes into output. This effect accounts for the largest multiplier of any sector in the economy. I came across this article by Seeking Alpha and condensed it below. The article describes the continued growth in US manufacturing.
Deferral functionality allows the user to automate the process of deferring revenues and expenses over a pre-defined schedule. This is available for sales and purchasing documents, as well as general journals. Read more
More than anything, I want to champion strong, smart and courageous women. I polled far and wide to find such women in the manufacturing industry. While most industries are split along the same fifty-fifty line of the population, manufacturing’s population of women is only about 25%.
From the shop floor employee to a c-level executive, let me introduce two women we are nominating for STEP awards in manufacturing: Cielito Toledo Matienzo, and Elizabeth Pospick. Read more
TMAC and Arlington Chamber of Commerce Hosting Supply Chain Strategy Learn @ Lunch.
Supply Chain Optimization for Leaders featuring the Benefits and Approach to Optimizing Supply Chain on Wed., September 16, 2015 11:30 AM – 1:30 pm.
The Supply Chain Optimization Initiative is based on establishing a comprehensive view of the Supply Chain and improving the visibility and responsiveness of all Tiers supporting the Supply Chain, whether it is supporting a small to mid-sized contract manufacturer or a large multi-national OEM … the concepts and tools are applicable. Register now!
