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Replacing Your Business Process Software? Read Up On Best Practices With Resources From ICCG.

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jul 21, 2017 3:45:09 PM

ICCG provides some resources - by industry - to provide you with the information and education to get started. Download and read at your own pace and if you have questions, we look forward to answering.

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Topics: ERP, Manufacturing, Fashion & Retail, Food & Beverage, Distribution, Rentals & Equipment, Retail

What Is World Class Manufacturing And How Do You Measure It?

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jul 17, 2017 10:49:19 PM

Larry Fast, founder and president of Pathways to Manufacturing Excellence. 

Question: 

"What is World Class Manufacturing and How Do You Measure It?

Answer:

Now THAT’s a great question! I am unaware of a specific measurement that is universally available for use. If any of our readers are aware of such a measurement(s), then please comment. I can only share how I’ve thought about it and what I’ve used over the years with my operations and my clients.

My definition of World Class: “When a U.S. company and its factories are competitive in global markets they wish to serve.” As I’ve said before, U.S. manufacturing leadership can gripe about the playing field not being level while they watch foreign manufacturers continue to eat into their market share in this country. The ultimate outcome will range from a shrinking market share in the U.S. and/or one day going out of business; OR, the alternative—we must become good enough to compete. That’s World Class.

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Topics: Manufacturing

When The Future Is Now, ERP Updates Prove Key To Success

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 29, 2017 7:17:18 PM

By Mary Trick, Chief Customer Officer, Infor

The typical age of an ERP solution release in a midmarket organization is more than seven years. A lot can change in that time – businesses expand, new technology is introduced, and new regulations are instituted.

  • Organizations on the latest version of their ERP software typically report a 13% reduction in operational costs.
  • Organizations that are implemented on the latest release are 70% more likely than those that are not to have the ability to share and integrate data with the extended enterprise; partners, customer, and regulatory bodies.
  • In an ever-more-mobile world, organizations with the latest ERP software are 67% more likely to have access on mobile devices.
  • 53% of organizations with the latest version use best practices of the ERP solution compared to 47% that are not.

If these findings aren’t enough to convince you of the merits of an upgraded ERP system, consider this: Out-of-date systems are harder to support and maintain. This translates into less efficiency and more cost and risk to you.

 

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Topics: Digital Transformation, Guest Blog, ERP

Digital Transformation In Omnichannel

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 26, 2017 11:01:57 AM

The following blog is being shared with permission.

By Miro Yaghi M.Eng, MBA, PMP, CPA, formerly Transformation leader and Chief Information Officer (CIO) with ICCG customer, Gildan Corporation, Montreal, Canada.

Digitization in an omnichannel environment is not about technology only its about the integration of process, people and technology. Its about understanding each of our customers preferences and providing them with a personalized, homogeneous, great experience in store, on line, offline, through mobile apps and with direct customer services. Every employee within a retail business line needs to provide the same quality of service by using all available technology with the objective to create and maintain a personalized, sustainable and repeatable relationship.

 

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Topics: Digital Transformation, Guest Blog

Spotlight: IDC Analyst Connection Provides Guidepost On Digital Disruption

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 16, 2017 8:43:53 AM

These are exciting times for manufacturing. Technology, operational innovation, and new concepts in digitization are changing the way we make and sell products and services. It’s a revolution, they say. And you can see it around you. If your plant isn’t already in the midst of a modernization project, you likely have one on the horizon. Or, you’re starting to plan and research your options, working at finding budget, generating buy-in from executives. 

 

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Topics: Products, Announcements

Manufacturing Outlook: Preparing For The Factory Of The Future

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 9, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Some manufacturers may still be recovering from past economic challenges, but the future is looking brighter, with new opportunities on the horizon. For industrial manufacturers and companies that make industrial machinery and equipment, the potential for growth is vast. Technological innovation, in both operations and IT, will be the key to making this growth a reality.

 

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Topics: Products, Announcements

Is Your ERP System Powerful Enough For Today's Business Needs?

Posted by Harriet Schneider on Jun 2, 2017 8:00:00 AM
A recent research survey shows that many chemical manufacturing executives feel their ERP systems aren't powerful enough for today's business needs.
 
Are you getting what you want from your ERP system? The survey results also showed that the ERP tools and features chemical executives want are:
 
 

 

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Topics: Products

Food & Beverage: Are You Staying Competitive In This Challenging Market?

Posted by Harriet Schneider on May 26, 2017 8:00:00 AM
Having the right products with the right content and characteristics, and the right information clearly displayed is necessary but it's not enough to guarantee success for your business.
 
The products must also be positioned in the right places at the right time for customers to be able to buy - and that's the job of the supply chain.
 
To keep up with rapidly changing demand, an effective Food & Beverage supply chain must be fully in sync with the consumer through technology-enabled sensing to satisfy multiple channels with seamless visibility and fulfillment.
 
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Topics: Products

Wholesale Distribution Outlook: Your World Is Changing

Posted by Harriet Schneider on May 18, 2017 4:37:47 PM

Over the last few years, much has happened in the historically conservative wholesale distribution industry. Distributors are realizing that what drove their success in the past is not necessarily going to drive their success going forward.

The industry has gone global, has become more competitive than ever, and has grown increasingly sophisticated. The rise of social collaboration, the explosion of mobile devices, and other technological trends are reshaping the industry as we know it. A new generation of vendors and customers now expect to work the way they live, with access to information from any place at any time.

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Topics: Products, Announcements

Independent Computer Consulting Group (ICCG) And GapBridge Announce Strategic Relationship To Extend Market Reach.

Posted by Harriet Schneider on May 13, 2017 12:25:47 PM

Independent Computer Consulting Group (“ICCG”) is pleased to announce its strategic relationship with GapBridge Software Services (“GapBridge”). The partnership will extend market reach for each company’s offerings.

ICCG is an Enterprise Software focused consulting firm with global presence and track record of more than 2,000 business transformation project executions across ERP, Supply Chain Planning and Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Solutions and Product Life Cycle Management Solutions deployments.  

GapBridge is a Digital Transformation consulting and services company, providing consulting services and solutions around digital transformation for enterprise customers. GapBridge offers solutions extensively on SAP Digital Stack – S/4 HANA, Cloud Solutions (Hybris. SuccessFactors, Ariba, HANA Cloud Platform), Mobile (SAP UI5, SMP) and Analytics.

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