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FDA FSMA: Providing value beyond compliance

IBM Services

For the first time, the rule establishes additional recordkeeping requirements for any US-based entity that manufactures, processes, packs or holds foods on the Food Traceability List. If the store can embed that data point back into its inventory management system, it will be able to better align supply and demand for individual items.

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Types of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

IBM Services

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a business management software built to do just that. This relatively new system offers a centralized platform with applications to manage all aspects of your business from supply chain management to inventory management to financial management.

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The Rise of Global Business Services: The Future of Shared Services

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“ Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things. ” – Peter Drucker In the 1980s, Shared Service Centers (SSCs) and third-party Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) significantly changed how American organizations managed essential functions by providing access to global talent.

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The Glossary of Outsourcing Jargon by Premier BPO

Premier BPO

Right shoring. It provides control over operations with a lowered cost of manufacturing. It also defines schedules, the procedure for settling disputes, rights, and limitations, etc., Interactions or transactions between two business entities like manufacturer and wholesaler. . Nearshoring. Example: U.S. Change Request.

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12 considerations when choosing MES software

IBM Business Partners

Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have grown in popularity across the manufacturing industry. The right time to implement an MES depends on the specific needs and circumstances of each organization, and while there is no one-size-fits-all answer, several key indicators can suggest that it might be the appropriate time.

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Preventive maintenance vs. predictive maintenance

IBM Business Partners

When assets malfunction or aren’t performing optimally, there can be safety issues and financial implications – the average manufacturer reportedly loses about 800 hours a year in downtime. The post Preventive maintenance vs. predictive maintenance appeared first on IBM Blog.

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How to choose the best enterprise asset management software

IBM Business Partners

One business’ assets might be thousands of miles of electrical wiring, while another’s might be manufacturing equipment or warehouses. Whatever the case, large organizations can benefit from enterprise asset management (EAM) software to manage all the physical stuff the company owns.