Calling All Manufacturers: Are you registered for National Manufacturing Week?
Manufacturers shouldn’t be missing out on Australia’s largest manufacturing showcase. Held in Melbourne, National Manufacturing Week is the largest gathering of industry leaders and players down under. It’s the place to be for the manufacturing community to learn, be inspired and connect with each other. Source the latest solutions and hear f ... Read More
May 7, 2019 AU, events, manufacturers, manufacturingHow Enhancing Customer Experience Can Enhance B2B Sales
The wholesale eCommerce industry is in its infancy, but the market is already worth trillions of dollars. As the scope of B2B eCommerce expands, this means B2B sales will grow with it. However, will B2B eCommerce sales follow the lead of B2C? Though it might share some similarities to B2C, the customer relationships within B2B […] ... Read More
April 29, 2019 B2B, customer experience, distribution, eCommerce, manufacturing, retail, sales performance, wholesale, wholesalersIdentifying Bottlenecks in Your Manufacturing Process
Bottlenecks in the manufacturing process are almost inevitable from time to time, and rather than being an issue themselves, they are a symptom or red flag to a deeper problem at hand. Therefore, to try and solve a bottleneck, it is important to identify it, work backwards to ascertain what is causing it and then […] ... Read More
March 29, 2019 inventory control, inventory management, manufacturing, manufacturing processes5 Industries Ripe to Find More Than a “Silver Lining” in The Cloud
Whether your business is experiencing fair weather or more inclement climes, it’s likely you’ve caught wind of all the talk surrounding “The Cloud’ in recent times. Hotly discussed and often misunderstood, the cloud can seem like a mere buzzword or technical jargon to many business owners. However, this new way of working online – whi ... Read More
November 17, 2018 cloud-based, manufacturing, SMEWhat Makes a Good Bill of Materials?
An effective Bill of Materials (BOM) can enhance businesses productivity and operations. A BOM is a lengthy list that comprises everything a company needs to manufacture and deliver a product. It outlines the entire lifecycle of a product. This can include a list of raw materials, parts, components and quantities of inventory stock needed to [&hell ... Read More
October 31, 2018 bill of materials, inventory stock, manufacturingMaximising Production Efficiency with Bill Of Materials
What manufacturer doesn’t want to maximise production efficiency? This leads to the question of how stock control processes which have often been used for decades could possibly be improved upon any further. A Bill of Materials (BOM) takes complicated parts and raw material information and presents it in a meaningful way for producers to revi ... Read More
October 18, 2018 bill of materials, manufacturers, manufacturingWhy Your Manufacturing Business Needs to Know About Decoupling Inventory
When it comes to manufacturing, to reap the benefits of economies of scale, the plant and machinery should be running at optimal levels. Stopping machinery can be costly to a business for this reason. However, some halts in operations may be due to the lack of availability of a necessary input. Often in a production […] ... Read More
September 27, 2018 inventory management, inventory types, manufacturers, manufacturingInventory Management Challenges in the Food & Beverage Industry
The food and beverage (F&B) industry is a fickle one that constantly changes and evolves based on consumer trends and seasonal produce growth and therefore can be very challenging to manage in terms of inventory and resource planning. The challenges it faces include tough competition within the industry, seasonal demands, a constant need for i ... Read More
September 24, 2018 food and beverage, food manufacturing, inventory management, manufacturing, online inventory management2 Techniques for Better Manufacturing Inventory Management
Manufacturing inventory management can be difficult because of the vast number of processes and materials that go into making a final product. For those managing inventory, it is important to understand the different types of inventory and how to best manage them in order to keep excess costs down and to deliver products on time. […] ... Read More
September 14, 2018 inventory control, inventory management, manufacturers, manufacturingFreeing up Manufacturing Inventory with Decoupling
Production lines and interdependent process stages can be a nightmare for manufacturing inventory management but understanding the use of management techniques such as decoupling inventory can ease the load in various stages of production. Decoupling inventory acts as a buffer against breakdowns in machine production rates that would prevent the ne ... Read More
September 13, 2018 inventory control, inventory management, manufacturing, stock control7 Steps to Greening Your Supply Chain
Sustainability is a common theme in business these days, yet many companies have little real understanding of the sustainability impacts of their supply chain. Being green is more than simply reducing waste, energy and water consumption or lessening your environmental impact when producing a specific item of inventory stock. The concept of a sustai ... Read More
August 16, 2018 manufacturing, suppliers, supply chain, sustainableHow Can You Optimise Your Supply Chain?
Optimising the supply chain for efficiency can result in a reduction of costs by as much as 10 to 40%. But how do you go about creating an efficient supply chain? In this article we look at some actions to implement to build an efficient supply chain for your business. Automate your purchasing activities Small […] ... Read More
August 14, 2018 business efficiency, inventory cost, manufacturing, supply chainHow Can Manufacturers Navigate eCommerce?
eCommerce essentially describes commerce that is conducted virtually, where its very core is mobility, accessibility and convenience. Studies have shown that B2B eCommerce sales are ever-increasing. How can manufacturers embrace this new purchasing trend to optimise sales and increase profits? Get to know your buyer The B2B buyer has changed in rec ... Read More
July 17, 2018 B2B, eCommerce, manufacturers, manufacturingAutomating the UK Manufacturing Industry
The UK is one of the most advanced nations of the developed world in many areas of industry, however there are mixed reports available on their advancement through automation in the manufacturing industry. In this review, we consider the state of automation for British manufacturers. How automatic is their automation? Automation does not come very ... Read More
June 13, 2018 business automation, GB, manufacturers, manufacturingSustainability Improvements for Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is changing and new trends are shifting the way manufacturing companies operate their facilities. In addition, manufacturing companies are looking to become more sustainable in their operations. There are a variety of ways that the inventory manufacturing industry can welcome sustainability, for example looking at their p ... Read More
June 8, 2018 manufacturing, manufacturing costs, sustainableToo Much Inventory In Your Manufacturing Warehouse?
Excess inventory in manufacturers warehouse can be a difficult problem. In recent reports, up to 15% of all goods are either returned, or never sold to begin with. As a result, a large amount of these goods end back with the manufacturer. This has flow on effects of increased warehousing costs, as at least 15% […] ... Read More
June 5, 2018 excess stock, inventory control, manufacturers, manufacturingWhat You Should Know About Seasonal Budgeting
Any business experiences highs and lows, although some businesses experience those fluctuations more than others. Some businesses are highly dynamic because they are poorly managed, but for most businesses the main culprit is seasonality. In the small business context, seasonality refers to fluctuations in some of the main business metrics (sales, ... Read More
June 2, 2018 manufacturing, seasonal demand, supply chainManufacturers, Clear Out Your Excess Inventory!
As it comes time to declutter and reorganise your production line, assessing your manufacturing inventory management habits should be a top priority to reduce future excess inventory and ensure your business is running at its full potential. However, if you have redundant stock you still need to clear out, here are some tips on dealing […] ... Read More
June 1, 2018 excess inventory, inventory control, manufacturers, manufacturingWhat Does Manufacturing Sustainably Mean?
In an increasingly eco-conscious environment, manufacturers are increasingly accepting the need to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices. To many manufacturers, a greater focus on sustainability is an unavoidable cost; something that needs to be worked into the bottom line. But for savvy firms, sustainability is an opportunity to reduce waste a ... Read More
May 19, 2018 lean, lean manufacturing, manufacturingA Time of Risk and Opportunity: Brexit’s Impact on UK Manufacturers
It’s little secret that the manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom has been in a state of decline. Unfortunately for manufacturers in the UK, Brexit brings with it a heightened sense of risk. Britain’s European Union membership currently gives UK manufacturers open access to the lucrative European Union market as well as access to further [ ... Read More
May 18, 2018 GB, manufacturing, UKThe Five R’s of Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainability is possibly one of the most critical challenges of the 21st century. The concept of sustainability has in the past, only been associated with the environment and impacts on natural resources. The real value of sustainability is in the management of a combination of economic, environmental, social, cultural, human and knowledge capita ... Read More
May 12, 2018 GB, manufacturers, manufacturing, sustainable, UK, united kingdomExamining the Brexit Effect on UK Manufacturers
As the United Kingdom gets set to vacate the European Union (EU), one of the primary concerns for UK manufacturers is how the government’s post-Brexit arrangements will affect trade, output and supply chain security. It is anticipated that Brexit will lead to a decline in both trade and output, affecting the stability of some 50,000 [… ... Read More
May 12, 2018 GB, manufacturing, manufacturing processes, UK, united kingdom