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Emerging Technologies Take The Lead In Distribution

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 6, 2023 10:27:24 AM

The distribution industry has been around for quite a long time and can sometimes be slow to change. For those that may be resistant to change it is best to look at emerging technologies as tools you can use, like a forklift. You wouldn’t think of trying to move pallets around a warehouse without using forklifts, yet some in our industry remain skeptical about new technology. Emerging technologies in the distribution industry are transforming the way goods are transported and delivered. These innovations are making distribution processes more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.

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Topics: Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Network

Experience What An Integrated PLM And ERP System Can Do

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Apr 11, 2023 10:08:25 AM

Getting products to market faster, improving design efficiency, and lowering the cost of new product introductions
are strategic goals that nearly all discrete manufacturers strive for. Infor PLM Discrete can help you accomplish these goals by providing you with a product lifecycle management (PLM) solution that can seamlessly integrate with your enterprise resource planning (ERP) and computer-aided design (CAD) systems.

You’ll empower your employees, suppliers, and partners to be able to share one version of the truth, no matter where product information is gathered and stored.


Click here to read the brochure.

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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, Enterprise Software, WMS

Simplified Product Lifecycle Management Capabilities For Manufacturers

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Apr 7, 2023 1:47:20 PM

Process manufacturers like you get the tools to protect brand integrity, dramatically reduce regulatory risk, and bring high-quality, least-cost formulation-based products to market more quickly. Plus, you’ll be better able to meet regulations such as FDA, REACH, and Chemicals Compliance and drive new product innovation.
Infor Optiva is a cutting-edge technology that enhances the Product Lifecycle Management product suite for process manufacturers. This tool is for process manufacturers looking for a competitive edge that will make them more efficient and provide the much-needed advantage for getting their products to market faster and more cost-efficiently. It allows companies to become more agile and responsive to customers, and their product performance will increase.

Click here to read the brochure.

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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, Enterprise Software, WMS

Happy Holi

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Mar 7, 2023 9:30:00 PM

Holi is also known as the Festival of Colors, the Festival of Spring, and the Festival of Love. 

Holi celebrates the arrival of Spring in India, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love. For many, it is a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. The festival is also an invocation for a good spring harvest season. It lasts a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon Day). 

Happy Holi from all of us at ICCG ...

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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, CloudSuite, Enterprise Software, WMS

Happy Presidents' Day!

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Feb 20, 2023 1:22:04 PM

Presidents Day is a day to commemorate the birthdays of two of America’s most renowned presidents: George Washington, the first President of the United States, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th.

The holiday was created to commemorate George Washington, who was born on February 22, 1732. It was declared a federal holiday in 1879 and became a national holiday in the United States after the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was enacted in 1968.

Presidents Day is a day set aside to celebrate and reflect on the legacies of these two great Presidents, who helped shape the United States into what it is today.

Happy Presidents' Day from all of us at ICCG ...

 
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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, CloudSuite, Enterprise Software, WMS

Happy Valentine's Day !

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Feb 13, 2023 11:17:28 PM
Did you know ... Thousands of letters fly to Verona, Italy, on Valentine's Day each year. All of them are addressed to Juliet from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Juliet club volunteers receive and respond to each one. Moreover, they award the ‘Dear Juliet’ or ‘Cara Giulietta’ prize to the writer of the year’s most romantic letter.
 
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at ICCG...
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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, CloudSuite, Enterprise Software, WMS

Happy Black History Month

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Feb 3, 2023 12:40:19 PM

Celebrating Black History Month began in 1976 and has grown to become an event celebrated by cultural institutions such as theaters, libraries, and museums, as well as by corporations like Google and Target. But did you know it has a different theme year after year?

The theme for 2023 is “Black Resistance,” acknowledging the people and organizations that have fought oppression.

When we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize, honor, and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of those who went before us.

 
Happy Black History month from all of us at ICCG...
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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, CloudSuite, Enterprise Software, WMS

Why You Should Care About The Different Cloud Solutions

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Feb 2, 2023 10:43:46 AM

As a long-time professional in cloud solutions, I can sometimes be struck by how uniform the information, discussion and debate is about the differences in cloud in the IT industry, whether from journalists, analysts or industry colleagues. Usually speaking in sweeping terms about the cloud and making everything from inaccurate statements to generalizing conclusions based on the cloud description. In this blog post, I want to help you understand the differences in clouds in relation to ERP solutions. It's all about the level of responsibility, agility and security.

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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, CloudSuite, Enterprise Software, WMS

Migrating Your Warehouse From Cost Center To Competitive Differentiator

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jan 10, 2023 2:23:49 AM

Many organizations tend to view warehouse operations as cost centers due to the labor, equipment, and physical inventory. However, with business models rapidly changing through e-commerce, omnichannel, curbside pickup, 3D printing, and more, warehouse operations empower a company to gain a competitive advantage by ensuring customer loyalty and brand excellence stay intact as products enter the last mile.

Common warehousing challenges

Warehouse directors understand the challenges most, if not all, distribution centers manage. These challenges cover a wide range of issues which include picking optimization, inventory management, operational strategy, employee management, returns, and much, much more.

Picking challenges

For example, a large amount of productivity is often lost due to insufficient item master data. Poor inventory placement across the warehouse can result in increased costs and reduced productivity without the correct item and location slotting for concepts such as seasonality, promotional activities, and sales projections.

Furthermore, many companies lack visibility into inventory quantity and location accuracy due to a heavy reliance on spreadsheets, pick sheets, the absence of cycle counts, capacity constraints, or a lack of digital monitoring together. No visibility into inventory quantities or throughput can result in declining fulfillment rates, stockouts & backorders, decreased service levels, and waning customer loyalty and sales opportunities.

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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, Enterprise Software, WMS

Conquering The Challenges Of Managing Global Freight

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jan 4, 2023 5:29:02 AM

Managing global freight and ocean container movement now requires more dedicated insight as companies have expanded internationally. And no event outside of COVID-19 has exposed just how extensive, yet fragile, logistics networks and capacity flows have become over the last several decades.

To adapt, some manufacturers have adopted progressive supply chain approaches that move from "lean models to more flexible ones like "sense and respond." But not all businesses have successfully met the challenges.

Globalization forces supply chains to consider all events, from regional holidays and ocean weather patterns to geo-political turmoil and currency fluctuations. Moreover, 2020 introduced yet another element: navigating a global pandemic.

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Topics: ERP, Distribution, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Network, Cloud BI, Enterprise Asset Management, Enterprise Software, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Management, Infor CloudSuite M3, Infor CloudSuite ERP

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