In case you missed some of the valuable equipment manufacturing technology content from Sikich, we’ve made it easy for you to catch up. From surveys, to infographics, client success tips and a lot in between, this roundup gives a look at our most viewed pieces.
Learn about the current trends and challenges in equipment manufacturing. See what technology is available to help you address the current supply chain landscape and be ready for what’s next. Read through this top 11 countdown for the answers.
TOP 11 MOST VIEWED INSIGHTS FOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRY PULSE:
Manufacturing & Distribution Vol 3 2022 Results
Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse survey can be a helpful benchmarking tool. Read the survey results for the statistical highlights.
Netflix for Manufacturers? Embrace a Subscription Model
Equipment-as-a-Service is a win-win for manufacturers and customers, reducing costs while establishing a steady revenue stream. Subscription services are all the rage in the consumer products space – from Netflix to Amazon Prime to HelloFresh. But in the manufacturing industry, subscription services are a new model that can help companies create new revenue streams, reach new markets and attract new customers. The EAAS model is beneficial to manufacturers for many reasons – like creating stronger relationships with subscribers.
“My Legacy System Is More Efficient” Addressing this Common Argument
ADDRESS THE ARGUMENT >>
Successful ERP implementations integrate multiple business processes in a way in which the whole is much more efficient and effective than the sum of the parts. It’s a mistake to look at a discreet process or departmental function and conclude that the new ERP makes the process or function more difficult without understanding the relationship of that process or function to the whole. What are the inputs and outputs of that discreet process and how are other upstream and downstream functions dependent on those inputs and outputs?
Top Supply Chain Infographics
SUPPLY CHAIN HIGHLIGHTS >>
TOP 3 MANUFACTURING technology VIDEOS
Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions
Why Now is the Time to Act with CRM
Pandemic ExposeD Weak Points in Supply Chains
EBOOK:
Take Engineering and Production Excellence to the Next Level with a Technology Platform Made for ETO
Engineer-to-order companies create incredible value for their customers by putting specialized expertise, innovative engineering, and advanced project manufacturing operations to work. However, many ETO firms are not yet taking advantage of the best of modern business management technology. Others may invest in software that does not fit their business or provides capabilities they don’t need. Industry and technology experts at Sikich have developed an ETO-ready solution and a low-risk, rapid, and predictable approach to deploying it. In this eBook, we discuss how to achieve the right software fit with Sikich HEADSTART for ETO and what results you can generate by using it.
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Client Story:
Global Equipment Manufacturer, Hamilton, Scales with D365
When global equipment manufacturer, Hamilton Company, started their search for a new ERP, they knew they wanted a solution that would grow with them. Alex Ingram, IT Director at Hamilton says, “Among the things that attracted us to the D365 Microsoft solution, was that unlike other ERP solutions in the marketplace that are very mature, and have become stagnant in their development, is that Microsoft is continuing to invest in Dynamic 365.”
Take a look at Hamilton’s story to learn how they selected Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (also known as D365 Finance and Operations), HR, and Field Service. Discover Hamilton Company’s approach to successfully implementing the ERP solution and the business improvements Hamilton Company is seeing.
HEADSTART SM for Equipment Manufacturers
To streamline Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployments, Sikich has developed the HEADSTART approach. Our HEADSTART methodology has proven practices for equipment manufacturers, already preconfigured right out of the box.
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