MRP was invented in the fifties, computerized in the sixties and later became the dominating planning principle in the manufacturing…
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Sustainable Manufacturing: an Opportunity, Not a Punishment
As manufacturers face a customer that increasingly demands sound, eco-friendly products , they are increasingly looking at how they can…
Read MoreSmart Factories – The theory of constraints reborn?
Over the years there have been many paradigms that claim to optimize production and save the world—bottleneck, forward and backward,…
Read MoreProject accounting in manufacturing simplified: The Estimate ‘To Complete’ and ‘At Completion’ dilemma resolved
More and more we see the need to manage project resources as an important requirement in ERP software RFIs from…
Read MorePredictive maintenance – moving from relevant to essential in the automotive industry
The penalties for poor maintenance can be high—in energy production, loss of revenue and component costs, as well as fines…
Read MoreManufacturing digital transformation in our rear-view mirror
Artificial intelligence (AI). Internet of Things (IoT). Augmented reality (AR). These are the technologies companies in the industries IFS serves…
Read MoreEra of the Smart Factory: How can manufacturers get to the future quicker?
Businesses are constantly told they will go broke if they do not digitally transform and quickly, but for manufacturers it’s…
Read MoreWill manufacturers ride the servitization wave to greater profitability?
The servitization megatrend is upon us. Product-driven companies are adding services revenue streams and business models, usually to augment but…
Read MoreQ&A: How manufacturing can overcome today’s industry challenges
In this Q&A, I ask our manufacturing industry expert, Antony Bourne, to answer five questions about how manufacturing companies can…
Read MoreCombien pensez-vous que cela va coûter?
«Combien cela va-t-il coûter?» C’est une question récurrente qu’un fabricant se posera lors du développement de nouveaux produits et une…
Read MoreHow much do you think it will cost?
“How much do you think it will cost?” This is often a common question a manufacturer will ask themselves when…
Read More10 manufacturing buzzwords you should pay attention to
We’re in an age of rolling waves of technologically-driven disruption. Which are the 10 emerging technologies with the biggest chance of impacting your business? Here’s our guesses.
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