According to Industry Week's article, Favorable Forecast: Five Manufacturing Trends to Be Thankful For, there are a few areas that manufacturing ERP software is able to contribute to. Number 3 on the list, is "more 'real-time' enterprises," and number 5 is "more access to data," which are both highly benefitted by ERP (enterprise resource planning). These two trends couldn't be more in line with the right ERP software system.
At EVS, we've developed O2 Process Manufacturing ERP software and O2 Mobile warehouse management software. These two products will help your business meet those trends. Let me give you a few examples how.
First up, our process manufacturing software combined with the powerful ERP software will give you business access to the real-time data you need in order to make the best business decisions. From formula engineering/costing to production, quality control, regulatory reporting and security, O2 Process Manufacturing will eliminate islands of data businesses often face, allowing you to clearly see every corner of your operation.
O2 Mobile Warehouse offers real-time views of your inventory and unique warehouse distribution tools to help you stay on top of all of your warehouse happenings. Effective warehouse management is found with the warehouse distribution software, offering true pallet tracking, pick-while-you-pack/ship, pre shipment staging and more. For companies that manage lot tracked items or expiration dates of materials, this information is critical and can be quickly and easily managed with O2 Mobile.
Check out the rest of the manufacturing trends listed in the above forecast, and let us know what trends you are thankful for. For more information on how our ERP software systems can help your business, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
ERP Disaster Recovery Solutions: A Reality Check
I recently read an article detailing how a chemical company persevered through a powerful EF-3 tornado and successfully continued operations while rebuilding. What a remarkable and admirable challenge to overcome. The plant sustained extensive damage, including completely wiping out warehouses, office areas, electrical infrastructure, piping systems, and communications were all down. The "good news?" Some areas of the facility survived destruction, including the company's central server, "saving business records and many other crucial files."
As the company worked to get the operations up and running by contracting with other facilities to temporarily supply customers and outsourcing several areas of production, I believe this "good news" was in reality a complete stroke of luck. A spared central server saved the business from extensive downtime, or worse, going out of business. What if the central server housing business records and crucial files had been destroyed? Continuing operations, even if that is done through temporary outsourcing, becomes a nightmare when you've lost all of your customer data, vendor data, and internal records.
This is a great example of why a disaster recovery solution is such an important addition to your business. Insurance may help you replace the physical loss, but losing critical business data can permanently close your doors as there is no replacement.
If you, like many businesses today, find you don't have the time or resources to properly protect and maintain your business continuity, I encourage you to look at options such as a cloud disaster recovery system.
There are truly so many scenarios in which a disaster recovery cloud solution could save your business, that I hope you'll look beyond the risks of a natural disaster to the possibility of internal disasters, human error, etc. Don't leave your business at risk of disaster by overlooking such an important part of the preparation.
For more information on ERP disaster recovery solutions, visit www.evs-sw.com.
As the company worked to get the operations up and running by contracting with other facilities to temporarily supply customers and outsourcing several areas of production, I believe this "good news" was in reality a complete stroke of luck. A spared central server saved the business from extensive downtime, or worse, going out of business. What if the central server housing business records and crucial files had been destroyed? Continuing operations, even if that is done through temporary outsourcing, becomes a nightmare when you've lost all of your customer data, vendor data, and internal records.
This is a great example of why a disaster recovery solution is such an important addition to your business. Insurance may help you replace the physical loss, but losing critical business data can permanently close your doors as there is no replacement.
If you, like many businesses today, find you don't have the time or resources to properly protect and maintain your business continuity, I encourage you to look at options such as a cloud disaster recovery system.
There are truly so many scenarios in which a disaster recovery cloud solution could save your business, that I hope you'll look beyond the risks of a natural disaster to the possibility of internal disasters, human error, etc. Don't leave your business at risk of disaster by overlooking such an important part of the preparation.
For more information on ERP disaster recovery solutions, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Food and Beverage Manufacturers Face First Nutritional Label Revision In 20 Years
According to a recent USA today article, the FDA is seeking to make the first nutritional label revision in 20 years. While many experts and food manufacturers probably have their own ideas on what these changes should actually involve, the bottom line is that a change will be happening. As a manufacturer in the food and beverage industry, are you prepared to face this change?
Using O2 Food ERP software, nutritional data is included with the raw material items, easily creating nutritional labels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations and nutritional analysis content. Our food manufacturing software can manage a number of areas of your business, including food safety, regulatory requirements, quality control, cost management and forecasting, all within a central location.
Between the regulatory changes on the horizon in 2014 and now the announcement of revisions to nutritional labels, the benefits of having a food manufacturing ERP software system in place are only increasing. This food specific ERP software allows you to get accurate and real-time information, while managing multiple key areas of your unique business.
For more information on food and beverage ERP software, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Does Your ERP Software Help or Hinder Your Food Manufacturing Business?
Food safety and the accompanying industry regulations can be enough to keep food manufacturers up at night. This coming year looks to follow that trend as parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) start to come into play.
As a food and beverage ERP software developer, EVS understands the complex nature of the food manufacturing industry. O2 Food ERP software provides top of the line tools to help you manage quality and regulatory requirements, track lots, and manage aspects of food safety, such as HACCP and recalls with ease.
As your food or beverage manufacturing business grows this year, will your current software be enough to manage your unique industry needs? The features and benefits of a process manufacturing ERP software developed specifically for your industry will really make a difference in your business growth.
Take a few minutes to learn more about the food manufacturing software at EVS. For more information, visit www.evs-sw.com.
As a food and beverage ERP software developer, EVS understands the complex nature of the food manufacturing industry. O2 Food ERP software provides top of the line tools to help you manage quality and regulatory requirements, track lots, and manage aspects of food safety, such as HACCP and recalls with ease.
As your food or beverage manufacturing business grows this year, will your current software be enough to manage your unique industry needs? The features and benefits of a process manufacturing ERP software developed specifically for your industry will really make a difference in your business growth.
Take a few minutes to learn more about the food manufacturing software at EVS. For more information, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Monday, January 13, 2014
The Rollout Continues: A Special Preview of 500R2's O2 Process Manufacturing .Net Upgrade
- Increased speed
- More intuitive
- A significant improved user experience
- Improved search functionality, including smart search functionality on grids
- Improved functionality on major modules, including Control Center and QC modules
- Revamped Memos and Attachments, including drag and drop functionality
If you're the type that would rather see this in action, we've got you covered too. EVS just posted a short preview video that includes demonstrations on live screens and further details of the upgrade. Head over to the R2 Preview page and take a look for yourself, then tell us what feature or enhancement you're the most excited to see.
For more information on our process manufacturing software system or the upgrade to .NET, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Edging Out Regulations, Rising Health Care Costs Is Largest Concern For Manufacturers According to NAM Survey
It was a close margin, but in a recent National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, rising health care and insurance costs were named the top challenge facing manufacturers. It's no surprise that the survey shows health care costs as the number one concern as it comes at the launch of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Shifting the cost burden to employees or reducing coverage minimize the costs slightly. However, the cost to the employer is still increasing at a larger rate and shifting part of the burden only gets you so far. Having limited options available to mitigate this issue is probably a large reason why it's ranked the number one challenge. So, what can you do?
When factors outside of your manufacturing operation are causing increases in your costs, finding internal ways to trim costs is extremely important. At EVS, we work strictly with manufacturers and distributors to help make their businesses operate as efficiently as possible through the use of ERP software and related services. Not only does EVS develop process manufacturing ERP software, but we also implement and offer experienced consulting. With over 10 years of experience, we've seen companies find thousands of dollars in savings through the use of our industry specific process manufacturing software and warehouse management software systems.
While rising heath care and insurance costs look to be a concern that is here to stay for the long haul, look internally to save in other areas of your business. We'd love the opportunity to help you find those hidden cost savings throughout your entire business. For more information, visit our website at www.evs-sw.com.
Shifting the cost burden to employees or reducing coverage minimize the costs slightly. However, the cost to the employer is still increasing at a larger rate and shifting part of the burden only gets you so far. Having limited options available to mitigate this issue is probably a large reason why it's ranked the number one challenge. So, what can you do?
When factors outside of your manufacturing operation are causing increases in your costs, finding internal ways to trim costs is extremely important. At EVS, we work strictly with manufacturers and distributors to help make their businesses operate as efficiently as possible through the use of ERP software and related services. Not only does EVS develop process manufacturing ERP software, but we also implement and offer experienced consulting. With over 10 years of experience, we've seen companies find thousands of dollars in savings through the use of our industry specific process manufacturing software and warehouse management software systems.
While rising heath care and insurance costs look to be a concern that is here to stay for the long haul, look internally to save in other areas of your business. We'd love the opportunity to help you find those hidden cost savings throughout your entire business. For more information, visit our website at www.evs-sw.com.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
ERP Software for the New Year
Now that we've turned the corner and entered 2014, it's back to business as usual. Often during this time of year, it's quite common to hear people announce their new year's resolution(s). This is also a great time for manufacturers alike, to work on areas of their business that need some extra attention.
Whether your goal is to streamline your processes, cut down on waste of material and/or labor, or increase the accuracy of your warehouse and shipping department, EVS has a number of solutions to help you achieve your goals.
If 2014 is your year of growth, or even your year to get your operations running more efficiently, implementing ERP software and warehouse management software can be a real difference maker. With over 10 years of experience working with manufacturers and distributors, we have developed and offers industry specific manufacturing, process manufacturing ERP, and inventory management software solutions.
If you are ready to make 2014 a year to remember, EVS would love to be your partner! For more information on our ERP software and accompanying services, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Happy New Year!
Whether your goal is to streamline your processes, cut down on waste of material and/or labor, or increase the accuracy of your warehouse and shipping department, EVS has a number of solutions to help you achieve your goals.
If 2014 is your year of growth, or even your year to get your operations running more efficiently, implementing ERP software and warehouse management software can be a real difference maker. With over 10 years of experience working with manufacturers and distributors, we have developed and offers industry specific manufacturing, process manufacturing ERP, and inventory management software solutions.
If you are ready to make 2014 a year to remember, EVS would love to be your partner! For more information on our ERP software and accompanying services, visit www.evs-sw.com.
Happy New Year!
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