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Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison: Guide to Buying in 2025

RFgen

Running a manufacturing business isn’t easy. You’re juggling production schedules, managing inventory, keeping an eye on finances, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the shop floor. That’s where a manufacturing ERP comes in. It’s a lot to handle. Let’s get started.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

Modern WMS platforms provide real-time tracking, order management , and better inventory visibility, all while minimizing manual errors. RFgens mobile barcoding solutions make it easier for you to gain real-time visibility and streamline processes. It’s about doing well by doing good.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. Or increased visibility of orders and shipments to improve order delivery reliability. The key is that an excellent digital supply chain strategy starts with a clear goal rather than a list of technologies.

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What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and How to Calculate it?

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Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred.

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5 Supply Chain Collaboration Essentials to Mitigate Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains can be inherently complex, involving a multitude of suppliers, providers and enterprises that often operate independently while the supply chains themselves remain fragmented, with no shared visibility. Organizations need to consider several factors for collaboration to be effective.

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A Radical New Way to Think About Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. A company buys these solutions to optimize their business. Rich Sherman – a Senior Fellow in TCS’s Supply Chain Center of Excellence – points out that many companies are building control towers to better manage their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making. You can also use lean manufacturing principles or just-in-time production to reduce waste and improve productivity.