CFO Dive

APRIL 4, 2023

Turmoil in the banking system may lead to a tightening in credit, weaker manufacturing and reduced hiring.

Manufacturing 259

Manufacturing Banking 259

CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.

Manufacturing 263

Manufacturing 263

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Manufacturers face the pressure of improving operational efficiency, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and increasing business profitability, as with all businesses. But technological shifts and increasingly complex supply chain considerations put further pressure on manufacturing companies.

Manufacturing 221

Manufacturing Technology 221

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JUNE 24, 2022

Legacy software systems no longer make sense for life sciences businesses, especially those in Pharmaceutical manufacturing. Legacy software doesn’t serve life sciences businesses well, be they biopharmaceutical makers or those manufacturing medical devices today. Data is siloed, hard to update, and time-consuming to store or use.

Pharmaceutical 228

Pharmaceutical SAP Manufacturing Compliance 228

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APRIL 12, 2024

Cloud-based ERP for the food and beverage industry is critical for F&B manufacturing operations and Industry 4.0 largely because leveraging ERP in manufacturing decision-making yields significant increases in efficiency and manufacturing optimization.

Manufacturing 198

Manufacturing Leverage Technology Planning 198

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

It’s an uphill task for Contract Development and Manufacturer Organizations (CDMOs) to ensure product quality at the rapid pace demanded by customers, especially when they must deal with safety, control, and regulatory regimes in fields such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, and other areas of the life sciences.

Manufacturing 218

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical 218

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APRIL 26, 2024

When a manufacturer first puts in place an ERP for food and beverage operations, the focus usually is on getting the system up and running and other tasks such as overcoming ERP adoption challenges among employees.

Manufacturing 201

Manufacturing Technology 201

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

Manufacturers are buffeted by a range of challenges today. But smart manufacturing and core enabling technologies such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition can help. From supply chain issues and the rising cost of raw inputs to labor shortages and technological change, there are many issues to keep management up at night.

SAP 201

SAP Manufacturing Technology 201

CFO Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Some concerns about federal policy have eased since the November election, giving C-suite executives firmer footing as they complete business strategies for 2025.

Manufacturing 283

Manufacturing 283

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Medical device manufacturers face similar challenges, whether engaged with Medical Device Production , BioPharma & Nutraceuticals , Contract Development & Manufacturing , or Biotechnology.

Manufacturing 174

Manufacturing SAP Compliance 174

CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Producers, responding to “election uncertainty” and monetary policy, held back on capital investment last month, the Institute for Supply Management said.

Manufacturing 290

Manufacturing Investments 290

CFO Dive

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Snarled supply chains led many companies to shift production closer to consumers. Such strategies can have unintended consequences.

Manufacturing 294

Manufacturing 294

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

No manufacturer has a zero-growth strategy. But homegrown or outdated technology can make a manufacturing business look like it is slumping toward a no-growth goal.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing SAP Technology Planning 130

CFO Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Amid minor headwinds to economic growth, “client concerns have shifted from recession to re-acceleration,” according to analysts at Bank of America Securities.

Economics 273

Economics Manufacturing Securities Banking 273

CFO Dive

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Fed’s fight against inflation, while showing some recent signs of success, may dim prospects for economic growth.

Manufacturing 279

Manufacturing Sales Retail Economics 279

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

But as a food and beverage manufacturer scales up, quality control becomes more important and often required. When food and beverage firms are small, it is often possible to get away with idiosyncratic or inconsistent processes that have been home-grown.

Manufacturing 185

Manufacturing 185

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A key component of lean manufacturing methodology is using a manufacturing execution system for monitoring, tracking and controlling the manufacturing process. Manufacturing execution systems (MES) monitor, track, document and control the manufacturing process from raw materials all the way to the finished product.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Planning 130

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Manufacturing resource planning is all about resource planning and management. MRP is essential software for most businesses that run efficiently, and this is why it is widely used by manufacturers, restaurants, consumer products firms and even professional service organizations. Learn more about manufacturing erp.

Manufacturing 175

Manufacturing Planning Marketing 175

CFO Dive

JANUARY 24, 2024

View’s finance chief is departing as the company scrambles to accrue enough capital to continue operating through 2024.

Manufacturing 265

Manufacturing CFO Finance 265

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Industrial and manufacturing solutions have significantly evolved over the years as computers have become more powerful and manufacturing efficiency has gone from a competitive advantage to table stakes. This article will focus on MRP, where manufacturers use it, and how it relates to ERP. link to article]

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Manufacturing Planning 130

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JANUARY 7, 2023

Enterprise Resource Planning software, or ERP, is a critical tool for manufacturing and distribution firms that want to obtain complete visibility into core business processes.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing SAP Planning 130

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Your once-bustling CBD (Cannabis) manufacturing facility now feels cramped, your inventory spreadsheet a tangled mess, and your production cycles resemble a game of Tetris gone haywire. If you're a CBD manufacturer, this isn't an outlandish scenario. CBD is a household staple, lining grocery shelves and doctor's offices alike.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 48.4 The survey suggests the manufacturing sector contracted in December (see the first chart). manufacturing sector again contracted, with the Manufacturing PMI at its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic recovery began.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Transportation Investments 130

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lean inventory makes erp for the manufacturing industry more efficient. As applied to inventory management, the lean methodology entails a continuous look at manufacturing production, the lag time between production and shipment, material resource movements, inventory levels, and the speed with which inventory leaves a warehouse.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

CFO Dive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Since reshoring is the “new normal,” mastering the Three A’s is essential.

Manufacturing 264

Manufacturing 264

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Manufacturing output – about 74 percent of total output – posted a 0.6 From a year ago, manufacturing output is up 1.4 Manufacturing utilization fell to 78.9 Utilization may be plateauing near the long-term (1972 through 2021) average of 79.6 percent but remains well below the highs of the 1970s when it was above 88 percent.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Investments Accounting 130

Navigator SAP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Without an ERP, there is a greater chance of communication breakdowns within your manufacturing business, which could lead to poor performance by all.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Communication Planning 130

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JUNE 8, 2023

Dedicated manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is becoming increasingly essential for any manufacturing business’s success. There is also a growing need for ERP software to enable process automation effectively.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Planning 130

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JUNE 6, 2023

Manufacturing ERP software (enterprise resource planning software) brings a plethora of advantages to organizations of all scales and sizes, from data protection to task automation and cost reduction. ERP systems offer advantages for data analytics and reporting, making them ideal for the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Planning 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 50.2 Still, the level is down sharply from the March 2021 peak, suggesting the manufacturing sector was essentially unchanged for the month (see the first chart). percent in October, slightly above the neutral 50 level.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Investments Marketing 130

CFO Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Recent signs of vitality have prompted some economists to mark up growth forecasts, despite weakness in manufacturing and a hiring slowdown early in the summer.

Forecasting 332

Forecasting Economics Sales Retail 332

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Companies typically need to adhere to specific quality standards in order to grow their business and remain competitive, especially in an ever-growing and competitive industry such as manufacturing.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

Navigator SAP

JUNE 18, 2023

Choosing ERP software for mixed-mode manufacturing will necessarily differ from the most suitable ERP for custom manufacturing because these enterprise-wide software tools must be designed for the specific production techniques you deploy.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

CFO News

JANUARY 2, 2024

India's manufacturing sector sustained growth at 54.9 in December, an 18-month low. Despite this dip, softer increases in orders, controlled inflation and stable employment showcase resilience. Optimistic outlook prevails for the future.

Manufacturing 134

Manufacturing 134

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Manufacturing output – about 74 percent of total output – posted a 0.1 From a year ago, manufacturing output is up 2.4 Manufacturing utilization was unchanged at 79.5 Overall, industrial output fell in October while manufacturing output rose on a gain in motor vehicle production; many other areas were weak.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Investments Accounting 130

Navigator SAP

JUNE 22, 2023

While recognizing the valuable benefits of ERP solutions is important, selecting the right manufacturing ERP can be complex, particularly where businesses require software with specific functionality to address inefficiencies within a defined production technique.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

The number of moving parts and variables within CPG manufacturing command accurate, real-time oversight, with issues such as poor supply chain management and a lack of inventory controls among the key CPG industry challenges.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Numbers 130