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Strategies For Improving Manufacturing With Business Intelligence

Posted by John Shepperson | Jan 15, 2015 11:00:00 AM

Getting visibility from the shop floor to the top floor of any manufacturing center begins through the effective use of business intelligence. Manufacturers are streamlining their operations while gaining greater insights into where and how they can improve operations using business intelligence applications and platforms.

In addition, integrating business intelligence applications with customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems provides insights and knowledge about manufacturing operations and company operations that weren’t available before.  

Here are some strategies for improving manufacturing with business intelligence:

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Topics: ERP, supply chain, customer relationship management, business intelligence, key performance indicators, enterprise resource planning, inventory, crm, integration, john shepperson, oates co, manufacturing, KPI, forecasting, metrics, suppliers



Enhancing Container Tracking Improves Your Clarity, Control, and Competitiveness

Posted by John Shepperson | May 4, 2014 7:30:00 PM

Incremental improvements in your container tracking can lead to enhancement in your organization's supply chain clarity and control, which ultimately means being a more competitive company with a higher profit yield. Building your company into a more nimble and profitable juggernaut is possible with the right tools and their thorough implementation.

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Topics: supplies, supply chain, inventory, john shepperson, oates co, container tracking, control, clarity, competitiveness



Streamline Your Supply Chain with Container Tracking

Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 26, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Your business depends on its supplies. If you don’t know when your items left, where they are now, and when they’re going to be delivered, your own shipments can be delayed. These days, supplies move globally. Changes in trade regulations, inspection schedules, and import taxes all impact your business directly.

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Topics: business, tracking, container, shipping, supplies, supply chain, containers, container shipping, john shepperson



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