In a couple of previous blog posts we have looked at the ideas of DDMRP and examined the five steps…
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Jakob Bjorklund holds a master of science in industrial engineering and management from the University of Linköping. In his 21 years with IFS, he has been involved with consulting, sales and marketing, and product strategy for process manufacturing and supply chain management.
Is DDMRP for you?
The five steps of DDMRP
In my last blog post we took a look at DDMRP as a concept and the ideas behind it. In…
Read MoreThe relevance of Demand Driven MRP
MRP was invented in the fifties, computerized in the sixties and later became the dominating planning principle in the manufacturing…
Read MorePlanning methods: Which method is recommended for your manufacturing business?
This blog post was co-authored by Jakob Björklund, Solution Architect IFS Nordics, and Mats Johansson, Program Manager CPIM IFS…
Read MoreWhy these ERP features are considered most important
While there are several features of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that are of great importance, these are the…
Read MoreWhat’s your strategy for digital transformation?
The power of digital transformation is so strong that it can change an entire industry. Companies that change the way…
Read More2016 Process manufacturing predictions
2016 will be another year for businesses in the process industry to watch and learn. In 2016, we will see…
Read MoreWhy is everyone so excited about IFS Applications 9?
I’m just back from the UK after two intensive days at the IFS UK user group conference in Birmingham. As…
Read MoreHow good is your forecast?
Last year I joined Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London. I attended a presentation by Tim Payne, a Gartner…
Read MoreYield the potential of modern ERP
How do we create a business process that offers the distinct attributes needed to support the company’s strategies and create competitive advantage? How do we find an ERP broad yet specific enough to provide real business agility? This is a move for ERP up the value chain. An investment in ERP is not just a way to get a modern, supported and cost effective replacement of an outdated ERP, but a key component on the path to strategic alignment.
Read MoreAs a process manufacturer, which ERP is right for you?
During my 20 years with IFS, I have spent a lot of time trying to convince companies – predominantly in…
Read MoreHow Heaven Hill Distilleries got its business agility
Heaven Hill Distilleries explains how they’ve achieved their goals and how they became more agile. Recently, I was in conversation with…
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