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The Future of Cloud ERP for Manufacturing Companies

By Tim O'Brien on 5/7/25 10:00 AM

The future is bright for the continued growth of cloud ERP

More and more manufacturing companies are moving away from on-premise applications. Cloud-based ERP applications are the future for the industry due to the myriad of benefits: alleviated need for hardware, database, and operating system software; fewer internal or outsourced teams for maintenance; and never having to worry about being on the latest version of your ERP.

Topics: ERP research
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How to Implement an ERP System Step-by-Step

By Bryan Foshee on 3/31/25 10:00 AM

The right ERP can transform a company by providing data which wasn’t previously available. In many cases, life before ERP consisted of looking for problems and then figuring out how to solve them. A good example of this is the production meeting, where supervisors and managers sit in a room and go over every job. Most of the meeting is spent looking for problems. Imagine going into the meeting knowing the problems—and starting with possible solutions. That’s what ERP can do. But getting there is a process.

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How Manufacturers Can Improve Their On-Time Delivery

By Bryan Foshee on 3/28/25 1:13 PM

This is part two of our series on on-time delivery. Here is part one on how to measure the on-time delivery KPI.

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How To Measure The On-Time Delivery KPI

By Bryan Foshee on 3/27/25 6:15 AM

 

Measure what you want to improve

There are many opinions as to what key performance indicators (KPIs) should be monitored at a small to medium-sized manufacturing company, but the on-time delivery (OTD) KPI is on everyone’s list. It doesn’t matter if the company is build-to-stock, a job shop, or something in-between; there are many steps in coordinating the production of a product and OTD is a nice summation of manufacturing performance.

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Types Of ERP on the Market Today

By Bryan Foshee on 3/12/25 10:00 AM

When it comes to choosing an ERP system, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The options seem endless, and everyone has an opinion about which one’s the best. Here’s the thing: There isn’t one perfect ERP system. Instead, the key is to understand the types of ERP on the market today and figure out which one makes the most sense for your specific situation. Let’s break it down.

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Infor ERP Software: Everything You Need to Know

By Jack Shannon on 2/3/25 6:30 AM


 

Infor is the third largest ERP solutions provider in the world. The two main Infor ERP solutions we (at Visual South) help manufacturers implement are Infor CloudSuite Industrial (Infor SyteLine) and Infor VISUAL. In this guide, we'll take you through everything you need to know about Infor and its ERP software options. Click the links below to jump to specific chapters.

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ERP Maintenance: How To Best Use Your ERP After Implementation

By Bryan Foshee on 1/31/25 10:00 AM

Who cares how you implemented your ERP? It’s about how you use it.

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Why SSRS Reporting Is Ideal for Manufacturing Companies

By Jason Brown on 1/29/25 10:00 AM

In manufacturing, access to timely, precise, and well-formatted data is essential for operational efficiency and informed decision-making. SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a powerful tool that helps all types of companies create and manage structured, detailed reports that have been tailored to their needs. Below, we’ll explore why SSRS is an excellent choice for manufacturers and how it can enhance your reporting capabilities.

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ERP Terminology Dictionary: 166 Terms Defined

By Jack Shannon on 1/23/25 7:45 AM

Topics: ERP research
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Manufacturing Process Documentation Template

By Bryan Foshee on 1/16/25 7:30 AM

The case for having manufacturing documentation

At Visual South, we always recommend that our customers have solid business, or application, process documentation templates. Companies often have written procedures for quality control, human resources, safety, and the like, but not always for enterprise resource planning. Not having processes documented for your ERP software creates risk that can have disruptive effects and negatively impact the bottom line.

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