Manufacturing Archives

Enhancing Textile Manufacturing Efficiency: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Monitored and Improved by MES – ERP Integration

In the dynamic and competitive textile manufacturing industry, measuring, and optimizing performance is crucial for success. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) plays a vital…

Working From Home or Going to the Office – a Manufacturing Leader’s Perspective

Just about everywhere, whether in the mainstream business press, on LinkedIn, in professional publications, or in personal discussions with family and current and former…

Echoes of Business Application Implementations in Manufacturing

When discussing manufacturing software implementations, what I am talking about is ERP and MES, Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Execution System respectively. But there are other…

Your Questions Answered: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Textile Manufacturers

Textile manufacturers face stiff global competition, rising cost of materials, changing consumer preferences, and labor shortages. Operating efficiently is critical to competing today. Manufacturing…

Why Manufacturers Should Consider Implementing Coupa

The manufacturing sector is a continuously evolving industry with ever-increasing demands for efficiency, optimization, and cost-effectiveness. As businesses seek ways to streamline their processes…

Common Challenges and Considerations When Implementing MES in the Textile Industry

The textile industry is a complex and rapidly evolving sector that demands efficient production processes, real-time visibility, and seamless coordination between various departments. To…

10 Ways to Shop Floor Efficiency for Rolled Goods Manufacturers

Rolled goods manufacturers have a unique opportunity to take advantage of digital technology to become more efficient and gain an edge in competitive, data-fueled…

Top 10 Benefits of a Sikich Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management Configuration for Project Manufacturers

Sikich provides a range of business and technology solutions, including implementation and consulting services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. There…

Workplace Violence Prevention in Action – Q&A With an Expert

Matt Doherty, Managing Director of Workforce Risk Management at Sikich, shares his expertise in creating workplace violence prevention programs. This content is adapted from…

Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey – Improved Productivity

Sikich’s latest Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey of more than 130 manufacturing and distribution executives implies guarded optimism by some respondents regarding the business outlook….

Planar On-Prem ERP Migration to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Case Study

After the migration from on-premises ERP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain in the cloud, Planar manages its operations in the U.S.,…

Hagler Systems Case Study: Power BI for Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain

Hagler Systems worked with Sikich to create a project statement dashboard built with Microsoft Power BI using their data from Dynamics 365 for Finance…

Turnkey Technology for Manufacturers

Once upon a time, when manufacturing companies switched from outdated technology to a new system, it involved: a thorough study of the business; tons…

How to Maintain Security in an ERP Implementation

“Businesses and users are going to embrace technology only if they can trust it.” – Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft That statement by Microsoft’s leader…

Inventory Management Advice

What are the current trends and challenges in inventory management? What technology is available to help you address the current supply chain landscape and…

Best Practices for Successful Implementation and Adoption of MES in Textile Manufacturing

The implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can significantly enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality control in a textile manufacturing environment. However, a successful…

What Matters Most as You Transition Your Manufacturing Business to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Without early, organization-wide communications and a comprehensive change management strategy, the deployment project of a new ERP system in your manufacturing business might not…

Why Manufacturers Should Master Project Accounting

In this article, we consider why manufacturers should prioritize project accounting and what it takes to get it right. Sikich can help you with…

Advancing Digital Leadership in Rolled Goods Manufacturing

Digital technology, market changes, volatile supply chains, and generational turnover prompt manufacturers to reinvent how they do business. Makers of rolled goods have an…

The Tie Between Better Forecasting and Better Inventory Management

For distributors, inventory flows from the manufacturer to distribution centers and branch locations, eventually ending in the hands of a customer. This process requires…